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Course summary
This general engineering qualification fulfils the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer status. In addition, the combination of this degree and an accredited MSc meets the requirements for Chartered Engineer status. Engineering is a creative and analytical subject. You’ll develop the skills, techniques, and knowledge professional engineers need and learn the underpinning science and mathematics. The course has a common core with routes to suit your interests. You’ll work on real-life projects to create innovative solutions to challenging problems, teaming up with other students and working individually on projects. Key features of the course
- Accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council
- Gain the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng)
- Take part in individual and team-based projects, practical activities and remote access experiments
- Move to a different engineering qualification if your aspirations change, even after you’ve started
- Choose from a broad engineering route and six specialist routes
- Develop your employability skills, including personal and professional development planning
Modules
This degree has three stages, each comprising 120 credits: In Stage 1, you’ll study four 30-credit modules. In Stage 2, you’ll study three 30-credit core engineering modules and one 30-credit module from your chosen route. In Stage 3, you’ll study 90 credits from your chosen route and complete a 30-credit project module.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering Council
- Engineering Designers, Institution of
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
- Materials, Minerals and Mining, Institute of
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
There are no qualification requirements for this course.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £21816 | Whole course |
| Republic of Ireland | £20952 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £7128 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £6954 | Whole course |
| Wales | £7872 | Whole course |
| EU | £22416 | Whole course |
| International | £22416 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £22416 | Whole course |
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
Fee information is valid for modules starting before 31 July 2025. Fees typically increase annually.
Provider information
Open University
Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ