1Mar
UndergraduateCourse summary
This course provides a broad base of topics in engineering, allowing students the knowledge to make an informed choice for career or further study. The subjects chosen show employers candidates who are multiskilled in engineering disciplines. The chosen units prepare students to move on to specific areas of engineering at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision making. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of engineering situations. By the end of Level 5 study, students will have a sound understanding of the principles in their area of specialist study and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the industry. They will be able to perform effectively in their specialist area.
Modules
Research project – covers the skills needed to research and produce a report on a given or chosen engineering topic. This module counts as 2 towards the final grade. Professional engineering management – the skills to manage projects of more complexity and with more staff. Further mathematics – building on the HNC mathematics to give greater understanding of the techniques used to sole engineering challenges. Advanced mechanical principles – looking at further areas of engineering that may be encountered in a career. Advanced manufacturing technology – looking at the use of adaptable manufacturing techniques and how industry 4.0 can be utilised in manufacturing. Lean manufacturing – the tools used to streamline operations and improve productivity and efficiency I the workplace. Industrial systems – the study of electronic control systems and mechatronic interfaces.
Assessment method
A range of assessment methodologies are utilised and designed to enable you to explore the discipline and your career aspirations. Assessment methods include both formative and summative submissions. The formative assessments focus on theoretical underpinnings and practical application of theory to practice. In the main, formative assessments provide opportunities for group work, peer to peer support and feedforward to support the completion of summative assessments. A variety of summative assessment methods are used, including engineering problems, case studies, practical and lab reports (including computer aided design), data analysis and project work.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Completion of HNC General Engineering or other relevant Level 4 qualification (Engineering)
English language requirements
A* to C grade and/or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths and English
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6360 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6360 | 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
Outside of course fees, there are some additional costs associated with the completion of the programme. Additional costs may include the purchase of core texts – we acknowledge individuals may prefer hard copy core texts for annotation and reference. Membership of engineering body recommended approximately £20
Provider information
West Suffolk College
73 Western Way
Bury St Edmunds
Suffolk
IP33 3SP