University Centre South Devon – South Devon College
Manufacturing and Mechatronic Engineering
Course Summary
This engineering qualification will prepare you to join the growing world of technology by developing the skills you'll need to succeed and enhancing your career prospects. The programme has been developed in response to the requirements of employers, both locally and worldwide, to provide the skills that a new generation of engineers require.
You will learn in our fully equipped workshops and additive manufacturing suite, which includes computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, computer-aided design (CAD) software and our industry-standard 3D printer.
The course incorporates a Higher National Certificate (HNC) as part of the first year of study, and is available as a full-time or part-time programme of study. There are flexible delivery options to ensure minimal impact on your existing responsibilities, including employment.
Course Details - Modules
Each module is worth a specified number of credits: you take a combination of compulsory (and if available optional modules) enabling you to cover key subject knowledge while developing your own interests. For full time students a total of 120 credits will be studied in each academic year. In the majority of cases this will consist of 6 modules. For part time students it will depend on the intensity of your studies.
Year One:
Engineering maths - 20 credits
Developing research and practice - 20 credits
Electrical and mechanical concepts - 20 credits
Design and mechatronics - 20 credits
Materials and manufacturing - 20 credits
Industrial CAD practices - 20 credits
Year Two:
Application of CAD/CAM and Finite Element Analysis - 20 credits
Robotics and Mechatronic Industrial control - 20 credits
Mechanical Science - 20 credits
Robotic/Mechanical Build - 20 credits
Quality and project management - 20 credits
Independent research - 20 credits
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
87G5
Institution code:
S32
Campus Name:
UCSD
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
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