Course summary
The FdEng Engineering course is designed to kick-start your engineering career, developing your skills in a specific discipline and providing a strong engineering foundation. You will build upon your basic engineering knowledge and develop advanced practical and theoretical skills in preparation for employment or further study. This Engineering course offers progression for those who have studied a related course during further education and provides an excellent balance of academic and industrial knowledge. It offers a pathway into mechanical or electrical engineering for those who may not have any previous experience of engineering as a subject but do have a strong maths or physics background. You will be encouraged to apply for and work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. You will also be given the opportunity to visit various engineering companies throughout your studies to gain vital first-hand experience of how engineering theory is put into practice. After this degree, you will be able to progress onto the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up) degree, BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) degree, BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up) degree or a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship.
Modules
Year One: Academic Study Skills • Work Related Learning • Personal Development • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science • Technical Drawing for Engineers • Fluid Power Systems • Advanced Practical Skills • Thermodynamics • Industrial Automation and PLCs • Advanced Electronic Engineering • Advanced Electrical Engineering. Year Two: Personal Development • Work-Based learning • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Project Management Principles • Advanced Mechanical Science • Mechanical Power Transmission • Mechanical Engineering Design • Applied Digital Technologies • Digital Electronics • Electrical Power Systems • Electrical Engineering Design • Green Technologies.
Assessment method
Students will be assessed using a variety of methods including but not limited to assignment work, reports, simulations, portfolios, presentations and controlled assessments.
How to apply
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:
- HH40
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
England | £9250* | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA