18Oct
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University College Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
OVERVIEW Manufacturing engineering is at the heart of modern industry, where innovation, efficiency and technology come together to shape how we produce everything from consumer goods to renewable energy systems. Our Automated Manufacturing Engineering BEng (Hons) degree is designed to give you a strong foundation in core engineering principles while introducing the advanced technologies and methods driving today’s global manufacturing sector. Throughout the course, you will explore engineering mathematics, mechanical and electrical principles, CAD design, materials science, thermofluid mechanics, and software applications like FEA and MATLAB. The programme also focuses on forward-thinking areas like smart manufacturing, automation, Industry 4.0, and sustainable production. With a balance of theory and practical learning through simulations of real-world challenges, virtual engineering, and project work, you will develop the critical problem-solving and technical skills needed in modern engineering environments. Studying in Birmingham – known for its industrial legacy – gives you access to a vibrant engineering community and excellent employment prospects. Graduates of this course will be well-equipped for aerospace, automotive, electronics, energy, and advanced manufacturing careers, with the ability to design, manage, and improve complex systems and processes. This degree is an ideal pathway for anyone aiming to shape the future of global manufacturing. WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge engineering facilities
- ENRICHMENT – Go on visits to manufacturing and engineering sites with industry partners such as Shell Energy and Greater Birmingham and Solihull Institute of Technology (GBSIoT)
- EXPERT TUITION – Learn from experienced, highly-experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the engineering industry, as well as leading guest speakers
- AWARD-WINNING UNIVERSITY – Study at the highest-ranking university in the region according to student choice (Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2023)
- Control engineering rigs
- Cyber-physical systems
- Mechatronics automation
- PLCs
- Fluid dynamics software
- MATLAB and SolidWorks design software
- Enhanced IT facilities
- Manufacturing engineer
- Production engineer
- Quality engineer
- Process engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Automation engineer
- Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course.
Modules
Year 1: - Engineering Maths, Mechanical Principles, CAD Design, Software Applications, Pneumatics and Hydraulics, Materials Science and Engineering. Year 2: - Systems and Control Principles, Thermofluid Mechanics, Renewable Energy and Sustainability, Smart Manufacturing, Virtual Engineering and Simulation, Mechatronic Systems. Year 3: -Internet of Things Operation and Control, Industry 4.0 Manufacturing, Project Management, Independent Project, Advanced Manufacturing Systems.
Assessment method
Note: Indicative information only. Actual timetables and assessment regimes will be issued at your induction. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website: www.ucb.ac.uk Assessment Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course: -Coursework – 70% - Practical assessment – 25% - Written examinations – 5% Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill |
| IELTS (Academic) | BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component | |
| Institution's Own Test | BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component |
To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.
UCB English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16000 | Year 1 |
| International | £16000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/
EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx
Provider information
University College Birmingham
Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB