Course Summary

The course aims to train future generations of engineers in skills suitable for industry both locally and nationally. It covers the basic engineering topics early in the program to ensure students are equipped to study the more advanced topics such as design, computer-based analysis, quality systems, lean practices, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and industry 4.0 in following years. A common first year allows students to make informed choices for future specialisations, whilst still including some multi-skilling. The courses is written to allow candidates on higher apprenticeships to progress to completion, via APL, without adversely affecting direct entry candidates; the college already has an engineering access course approved for delivery for those candidates returning to study or requiring additional tuition. Students may be accepted from alternate higher education pathways in engineering, previous study will be assessed to provide the correct entry point on the program. The delivery team have significant industry experience in a variety of engineering industries to draw on, as well as utilising college industrial connections to ensure content is applicable to the modern engineering environment.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1 Modules Computer aided design Introduction to electrical, electronic & control engineering Engineering mathematics Engineering science & Materials Workshop practices Manufacturing Principles Year 2 modules Engineering design Research Project Quality Systems Specialist Modules Computer Based Analysis Further Mathematics Introduction to Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics Year 3 modules Lean manufacturing Engineering Project Specialist Modules Applied Thermodynamics Applied Fluid Mechanics

Course Details – Assessment Method

There is formal or ‘summative’ assessment at the end of each module. This includes a range of exams, project reports, laboratory reports, coursework assessments, The grades from formal assessments count towards your module mark.

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: N010

Institution code: W46

Campus Name: The STEM Innovation Centre (West Suffolk College)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Access to year 2 can be achieved with an engineering based HNC, entry to year 3 can be achieved with an engineering based HND depending on units studied. This will be assessed by tutors on a case by case basis.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 8500.0 Year 1
England 8500.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8500.0 Year 1
Scotland 8500.0 Year 1
Wales 8500.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 8500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Students are encouraged to join one of the engineering institutions. Fees vary depending on institution selected, approximately £20.

Provider information

Out Risbygate
Bury St Edmunds
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Suffolk
IP33 3RL

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