Fd (Science) Engineering

Applicants should be employed in an engineering-related field, and have the support of their employer.

Applicants should possess GCSEs (or equivalent) in Mathematics, English, and a technology or science-based subject at grade C or above.

For entry into the first year of the two year course applicants should either have obtained a science, mathematics or technology qualification to A-level standard with a minimum of 80 UCAS points from at least 1 A Level.

Equivalent qualifications may include: Advanced GNVQ; ONC or OND; Advanced Modern Apprenticeship and Edexcel’s National Award, Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction). Subjects must include maths and Science,

or

be a mature student wishing to be considered on the basis of appropriate experience and be able to demonstrate proficiency in Mathematics and written English.

Direct entry into the second year may be considered for applicants possessing an appropriate HNC, HND or an equivalent qualification.

All national and international qualification equivalents will be considered.

Language entry requirements :

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

As a Foundation Degree accredited by both the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE), our course has been developed to meet the needs of both you and employers.

In your first year you will study: Engineering Mathematics, Thermodynamics and Fluids, Engineering Materials, Electrical Engineering Science, Mechanical Engineering Science, thus providing you with a broad understanding of engineering principles. In addition, you will undertake a company-based project that will enable you to appreciate what your employer, and the global engineering community, expect of a professional engineer. You will also learn the importance of considering sustainability and environmental issues when practising as a professional engineer.

All second year students study Control Systems, Engineering Management and undertake a company-based project.

If you wish to have:

· a Mechanical Engineering focus you will also study: Mechanical Design, Engineering Mechanics, and additional Thermodynamics and Fluids

· an Electronic Engineering focus you will also study: Electronic Design, Telecommunications, and Signal Processing

· a Mechanical and Electronics (Mechatronics) focus you will also study: Electronic Design, Engineering Mechanics and Signal Processing

Successful completion will enable you to progress into the final year of an appropriate BEng (Hons) degree.