University Centre Somerset - Bridgwater & Taunton College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is one of two Nuclear degree pathways available at UCS, the other being the Electrical, Electronic and Control Engineering with Nuclear. The multi award-winning National College for Nuclear @BTC has truly dedicated state-of-the-art facilities including a reactor simulator and virtual reality training environment and will provide tomorrow’s engineers with high-tech, specialist training to support the nuclear industry. Working with our industrial partners such as, EDF Energy, AWE, Cavendish Nuclear, Magnox and MoD ensure the training and education provides a world-class experience that develops the skills needed in this high profile, technical and demanding sector. These partnerships allow you to gain technical knowledge and real practical experience, along with behavioural and personal skills, required for your future career. These are acquired through a mix of learning in the workplace, learning through the National College for Nuclear and the opportunity to practise and embed new skills in a real-world context. Upon successful completion of the Degree and curtain conditions fulfilled, EDF have offered our Graduates guaranteed interviews for their highly regarded Graduate and sought-after scheme. Modules are taught covering a range of electrical and control engineering topics, alongside nuclear specific modules. These are taught in seminar-style classroom and workshop settings, in a mix of face-to-face and online study. Plus, specialist Guest Speakers from the industry to enhance your knowledge and understanding of the sector. Mathematics is embedded throughout, rather than taught as a separate module. Modules may include:
- Nuclear Science, Materials, and Design
- Solid Mechanics
- Thermofluidic Dynamics
- Electromechanical Systems Engineering
- Heat Transfer and Power
- Electromechanical Systems and Design
- Electromechanical Systems Analysis
- Advanced Nuclear Science and Project Management
- Stress, Materials and FEA
- Thermofluid Systems and CFD
- Industrial Nuclear Science and Technology
- Nuclear Project Dissertation.
Modules
There are 4 modules taught per year (full-time), covering a range of mechanical, electrical and control engineering, alongside nuclear specific modules. These are taught in seminar-style classroom and workshop settings, in a mix of face-to-face and online study. Mathematics is embedded throughout, rather than taught as a separate module. A total of 12 modules will be taught from the following list, depending on which degree pathway discipline is chosen. • Module 1: Nuclear Science, Materials, and Design • Module 2: Solid Mechanics • Module 3 Thermofluidic Dynamics • Module 4: Electromechanical Systems Engineering • Module 5: Electrical Supply and Machines • Module 6: Heat Transfer and Power • Module 7: Electromechanical Systems and Design • Module 8: Electromechanical Systems Analysis • Module 9: Advanced Nuclear Science and Project Management • Module 10: Electronic Systems • Module 11: Electronic Control Systems Design • Module 12: Stress, Materials and FEA • Module 13: Thermofluid Systems and CFD • Module 14: Industrial Nuclear Science and Technology • Module 15: Nuclear Project Dissertation
Assessment method
This course is delivered on a modular block basis, completing 4 modules per year (if full-time) of 5 weeks each, following a typical academic year. There may be opportunities for residential trips during the course, which will require separate payment of fees. You are assessed on your knowledge and skills on an ongoing basis and will have to demonstrate that you can meet the required standards throughout your degree. There will be a mixture of coursework, projects, vivas and exams.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- H821
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Cannington Campus
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International applicants are required to apply through UCAS. Please contact the HE Admissions Team for further details regarding this course
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 102 points
at least five GCSEs at Grades 5-9 (or A*-C) including Maths and English
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7800 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7800 | 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
The course fee is £7800.00* per year of study.
For more information regarding course fees, please see the Fees and Funding page on the UCS website.
*Fees are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.
Provider information
Cannington Campus
Rodway Hill
Cannington
Bridgwater
TA5 2LS
Course contact details
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