Course summary
With state-of-the-art production equipment, industry-standard software and close links with local, national and international businesses, this course prepares you for the engineering and managerial challenges facing modern manufacturing organisations. The emphasis throughout is on hands-on activity, including practical and industry-based project work, both in teams and individually. The course has been designed in close consultation with industrial partners and professional bodies, providing you with the opportunity to address global issues that will impact upon society and the environment. The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BEng (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study course that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate. This degree aims to develop engineers who can apply the principles of systems management, engineering and information technology to the solution of operational problems in industry and commerce. Manufacturing engineers are employed in a wide range of engineering, educational and commercial organisations. Graduates from the course are equipped to progress into positions of responsibility in relevant industry, or further programmes of specialised study or research. There are many challenges facing manufacturing industry. Companies now strive for competitive advantage and have to evaluate their performance more effectively in order to make best possible use of all resources: Talented, innovative, ambitious engineers are needed to give manufacturing organisations a competitive edge. Why Choose Us?
- State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment with a new maker area, engineering labs/equipment and IT equipment to provide you with the very best learning experience.
- Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) Initiative – Work in groups and undertake project-based challenges to enhance your employability opportunities and skill set.
- Industry sponsored events - Get involved with opportunities to showcase your work at our industry sponsored events such as InnovationFest.
Course details
How to apply
25Jan
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
- Course code:
- H702
- Institution code:
- B25
- Campus name:
- Millennium Point Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Birmingham City University
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Birmingham
B5 5JU