Engineering with Foundation Year (General Engineering)
South and City College Birmingham
Engineering with Foundation Year (General Engineering)
Course Summary
The course is designed for applicants who are new to engineering, or have studied for a practical level 3 subject. The first year is taught at level 3 in preparation for studies in year 2 at level 4 and the Higher National Certificate. Students will also have the opportunity to experience other types of engineering such as electrical, electronic and mechanical during the foundation year before specialisation at level 4.
The course focusses on developing the core engineering skills required by industry, along with those skills for general engineering. Students may develop an interest in other engineering subjects and there is an opportunity to in year 2 or continue with a general engineering programme.
In addition to the engineering knowledge you’ll gain and skills you’ll hone, the course will develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals who are able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector adapting to a constantly changing world.
Holders of a BTEC Higher National in Engineering meet the academic requirements for the Engineering Council Engineering Technician Standard (EngTech).
Course Details - Modules
Year 1 (Level 3/4)
General Engineering Principles: regardless of your chosen specialism, an understanding of the fundamental principles which underlie modern Engineering will stand you in good stead for your future career, including the study of mathematics.
Engineering Science: scientific theory to design, develop or maintain structures, machines, systems, and processes
Engineering Design Project: turns an idea into a useful artefact, the problem into a solution, or something ugly and inefficient into an elegant, desirable and cost-effective everyday object.
Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Engineering: CAD is the use of computer technology in engineering industries, enabling the exploration of design ideas, the visualising of concepts and to simulate how a design will look and perform in the real world prior to production.
Study Skills: developing academic skills throughout the programme in readiness for higher academic achievement.
Year 2
Engineering Design,
Engineering Maths,
Engineering Science,
Managing a Professional Engineering Project,
Machining and Processing of Engineering Materials,
Mechanical Workshop Practices,
Engineering Management,
Course Details – Assessment Method
The course is continuously assessed through a number of assignments set within the individual units. The assessment methods are wide and varied. You could find yourself writing a technical report, delivering a presentation, planning, producing and evaluating a practical design or producing an artefact. The assessment methods are chosen with a view to developing the skills demanded of industry.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January 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:
GENG
Institution code:
S20
Campus Name:
Bournville College
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Foundation
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A minimum of 32 UCAS tariff points from at least one A level
A minimum of 32 UCAS points is required for entry on to the programme, including points from a Level 3 qualification.
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, equivalent Level 2 qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills to IELTS 5.5 including reading and writing at 5.5.
Please discuss with the course leader the entry point for this course
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Grade
AdditionalDetails
GCSE English and Maths at Grade 4 or above, equivalent Level 2 qualification or be able to demonstrate equivalent skills to IELTS 5.5 including reading and writing at 5.5.
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
EU
6165.0
Year 1
England
6165.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6165.0
Year 1
Scotland
6165.0
Year 1
Wales
6165.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
6165.0
Year 1
Republic of Ireland
6165.0
Year 1
International
7500.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
High Street Deritend
Digbeth
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5SU
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