Course summary
This one year course is suitable for young, mature adults seeing to reskill / upskill in the engineering sector. Students continue to build on the essential skills, knowledge and techniques necessary for all engineers whilst working through a larger number of subject-specific specialist and optional units
Modules
This year has 5 mandatory units out of which two are core units including one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment and three are specialist units. In addition to mandatory units, there are two additional specialist units. All units are 15 credit units except Research project which is a 30 credit unit. Core Units (Mandatory) Research Project (Yearly) Professional Engineering Management (Pearson-set) (Yearly) Specialist Units (Mandatory) Further Mathematics (Yearly) Virtual Engineering (Yearly) Advanced Mechanical Principles (Semester 1) Additional Specialist Units Industrial Systems (Yearly) Thermofluids (Semester 2)
Assessment method
Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments which involve design projects, practical, simulation, posters, logbooks and presentations
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- H301
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Uxbridge College Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For more information, see our web page link here: https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/college-information/international.html
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (RQF).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000 | Year 1 |
| England | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | Year 1 |
| International | £8500 | 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 fees quoted for home students are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
The fees quoted for overseas students are tuition fees only – you will be required to pay an additional amount for
course materials, exam fees, registration (£125) and ID. This additional charge depends on the course you are following and will be £100 to £500. We will notify you of this charge as early as we can.
Provider information
Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ