Course Summary

Top up your existing qualification to an honours degree. You can top up your OU Foundation Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification from somewhere else. Tailor your studies to suit your background and previous study. Develop your knowledge and skills and open up further career or educational opportunities. Study choices include communications, design, electronics, environmental management, mathematics, micro and nano technology, renewable energy, and structural integrity. You’ll also complete an engineering project. **Key features of the course** - Progress from your vocational qualification (e.g. HND) to an honours degree. - Choose modules to fit with your previous study. - Develop your analytical skills, key to the successful study of engineering. - Prepare for further engineering study at postgraduate level.

Course Details - Modules

This top-up degree has one stage, comprising 120 credits. You’ll start at Stage 3, choosing 90 credits from a range of modules and concluding with a 30-credit project module.

Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

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Institution code: O11

Campus Name: Distance Learning

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

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International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


You must have passed one of the following OU qualifications within the last eight years: Foundation Degree in Engineering (X11) Diploma of Higher Education in Engineering (W11) Foundation Degree in Materials Fabrication and Engineering (X12) Diploma of Higher Education in Materials Fabrication and Engineering (W12) If you have, ring the Partnerships Team on 0300 303 6333 to register. Alternatively, you must have a qualification from somewhere else that meets the following criteria: in engineering or a closely related subject equates to a total of 240 credits, 120 of which are at FHEQ level 5 or SCQF level 8 (e.g. DipHE, HND or foundation degree) passed within the last 8 years Download, complete and return a Top-up Bachelor of Engineering application form with evidence of your previous study. If you’re planning to start in October 2018, you must apply by 16 August 2018.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Fees and funding

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Provider information

Student Recruitment Team
PO Box 197
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Milton Keynes
MK7 6BJ

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