Manufacturing Engineering with Foundation Year
Birmingham City University
Manufacturing Engineering with Foundation Year
Course Summary
**With state-of-the-art production equipment, industry-standard software and close links with local, national and international businesses, this course prepares you for the engineering and managerial challenges facing modern manufacturing organisations.**
The emphasis throughout is on hands-on activity, including practical and industry-based project work, both in teams and individually. The course has been designed in close consultation with industrial partners and professional bodies, providing you with the opportunity to address global issues that will impact upon society and the environment.
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BEng (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study course that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
This degree aims to develop engineers who can apply the principles of systems management, engineering and information technology to the solution of operational problems in industry and commerce. Manufacturing engineers are employed in a wide range of engineering, educational and commercial organisations. Graduates from the course are equipped to progress into positions of responsibility in relevant industry, or further programmes of specialised study or research.
There are many challenges facing manufacturing industry. Companies now strive for competitive advantage and have to evaluate their performance more effectively in order to make best possible use of all resources: Talented, innovative, ambitious engineers are needed to give manufacturing organisations a competitive edge.
**Why Choose Us?**
- State-of-the-art facilities - You will be based at our Millennium Point campus in City Centre, where our facilities have undergone a £6.5 million investment with a new maker area, engineering labs/equipment and IT equipment to provide you with the very best learning experience.
- Conceive Design Implement Operate (CDIO) Initiative – Work in groups and undertake project-based challenges to enhance your employability opportunities and skill set.
- Industry sponsored events - Get involved with opportunities to showcase your work at our industry sponsored events such as InnovationFest.
Course Details - Modules
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Course Details – Assessment Method
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Course Details – Professional Bodies
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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: H702
Institution code: B25
Campus Name: Millennium Point Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
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
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
80 UCAS points
A maximum of 3 subjects are considered. These can be other A-levels or level 3 equivalents.
Please visit: http://www.bcu.ac.uk/student-info/offer-making-strategy for more information about contextual offers.
Achieve a minimum of 80 tariff points achieved in either five Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of grades CCDDD is required. Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers.
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
80 UCAS points
A maximum of two AS-level subjects can be considered along with two A-levels or a combination of equivalent level 3 qualifications
60 credits overall. Minimum of 45 credits at level 3. Including 12 technical credits at Merit or Distinction.
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Achieve a minimum of 80 tariff points achieved in either three Advanced Highers or from a combination of two Advanced Highers plus two Highers.
Where three Advanced Highers have been taken achieve a minimum of grades DDD.
Where a combination of Highers and Advanced Highers have been taken you must achieve (grades of DD in two Advanced Highers plus grades of DD in two Highers).
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) to achieve a total of 80 UCAS tariff points
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above grade 5 in Maths (Standard Level) from the IB Diploma will be accepted
For students who do not already hold a GCSE in English Language at Grade C/4 or above Standard Level English Language (not literature) English A - Grade 4 or above or English B - Grade 5 from the IB will be accepted.
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Pass the Irish Leaving Certificate with a minimum of 80 tariff points, achieved in four Higher level subjects. This must include Maths and English Language taken at either Ordinary level (minimum grade O1-O4 (or A-C/A1-C3)) or Higher level (minimum H3/D1 taken from three subjects).
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
See Level 3 Entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details.
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A-level or an equivalent level 3 qualification
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
80 UCAS points
Considered with one A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
80 UCAS points
Considered with two A-levels or equivalent level 3 qualification
• 80 UCAS points
Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s)
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | AdditionalDetails |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.0 | with no less than 5.5 in any level |
Unistats information
Student satisfaction : 85%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 58%
Go onto work and study: 82%
Fees and funding
| England | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Wales | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
| EU | 9250.0 | Year 1 |
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
University House
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU
15 Bartholomew Row
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Birmingham
B5 5JU