Engineering (top-up)

BSc (Hons)

There is a major skills shortage in the UK for qualified engineers who can undertake a variety of jobs in areas such as management, design, development, planning, control, marketing and sales.

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Additional information
How to apply
Fees and funding
International

Course level

Undergraduate

Modes of study

Full time

Attendance

One year full-time

Location

Avenue Campus

Entry requirements

Applicants would normally be expected to have achieved 240 CATS points across levels 4 and 5 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline. We welcome international applications and applications from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications.

Applicants who have completed their HND/Foundation Degree in Engineering at The University of Northampton or Tresham will be permitted entry to the BSc (Hons) Engineering top-up. Applicants who have completed an HND or Foundation Degree in an engineering discipline elsewhere are also encouraged to make an application.

UCAS details

UCAS code: H10A

UCAS description: BSc/Eng1

School

School of Science and Technology

Course content

This course provides an opportunity to top-up from an HND, Foundation Degree (Science) or other equivalent engineering qualification to a BSc (Hons) Engineering. The course covers a range of topics that would be expected of a modern professional engineer. These include computer simulation, lean manufacture and quality applications. A substantial part of the course is a major project (normally industrially based). A significant feature of the course is that it is delivered one day per week. Successful students may also progress from the BSc Engineering onto the MSc Engineering at The University of Northampton.

Special course features

Taught one day per week
Modular
Designed in collaboration with industry to meet the needs of the professional engineer
Provides excellent progression opportunity for students who already have an HND or Foundation Degree

Typical modules

Applications of Technology
Computer Simulation and Modelling
Lean Manufacture
Quality Applications
Project

Assessment

Assessment is by coursework, oral presentations, group work, practical reports, critical reviews and end-of-module exams.

Career opportunities

Our graduates find employment in a wide range of industries including manufacture, telecommunications, pharmaceutical, automotive and medical, as well as in consultancy and Government services. Typical employment opportunities include design (electrical and mechanical), development, manufacturing, technical sales, technical servicing, quality, marketing and technical authors.

For undergraduate application information please see our how to apply page.

Current 'Home' and EU undergraduate students: Information on 2012/13 tuition fees

Fees quoted are for home and EU students commencing their course in the academic year 2012/13. Tuition fees are payable for each year of the course. The fees are subject to annual increases in subsequent academic years.