Non-Destructive Testing FdSc

• Overview

  This two-year course will give you a solid grounding in subjects relevant to Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and related industries. You will study all 12 of the compulsory modules online, at your own pace.

  Course

  Highlights

  • Flexible online study to fit around your schedule.
  • This course is linked to PCN certification through the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing.

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• Course Details

  The first year of this course focuses on the fundamentals that are essential to NDT, including material properties, mathematics and electronics. You will also learn some key transferable skills such as report writing and interview techniques.

  In the second year you will expand on your knowledge and examine the applications of NDT, including dye penetration, magnetic particles, manufacturing processes, use of products, eddy current, ultrasonic and radiographic techniques. You will also learn quality assessment techniques, to ensure quality assurance in NDT and how to examine the quality of tools that are used in design.

  Additional

  Information

  Methods of Learning

  The delivery of the course, through a modular approach via distance learning, gives you the flexibility to study when you can. The course is available full-time or part-time and you can choose which modules to study at each stage.

  You can take one module as a taster to decide if the full course is for you, or just to specialise in one area.

  Modules are assessed by coursework only.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

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    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    Each Open Day has a packed programme of subjects talks, advice sessions and activities designed to give you all the information you need about studying with us.

    To find out more about the day, please feel free to have a look at our Open Day Guide.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    This course will help you to progress in your career in the NDT industries. When you have successfully completed the Foundation degree, you can progress onto the BSc (Hons) Non-Destructive Testing Top-up to gain a full honours degree.

    
• Requirements

  As a course designed for people who are working in the NDT industry, we do not expect you to have any formal qualifications. Instead we look for demonstrable work experience or professional qualifications that are relevant to the course, such as the Personal Certificate of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) or equivalent. Depending on the level of certification, you may be exempt from some of the course modules. If you are not currently employed in an appropriate industry, you will need to demonstrate that you can gain an industrial placement prior to starting your course.

  For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.

  If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.

  English Language Requirements

  All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

  Contacts

  Course enquiries
  study@northampton.ac.uk

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Enquire online
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  Applying for 2020
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  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Stage 1
  • Stage 2

  • Introduction to Non-Destructive Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1035

    Core Module Y
  • Material Properties (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1036

    Core Module Y
  • Electronic Principles (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1021

    Core Module Y
  • Mathematics for Technology Part 1 (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1024

    Core Module Y
  • Technical Project (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1037

    Core Module Y
  • Personal Development (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1038

    Core Module Y

  • Visual and Surface Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG2036

    Core Module Y
  • Radiographic Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG2037

    Core Module Y
  • Ultrasonic Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG2038

    Core Module Y
  • Eddy Current Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG3029

    Core Module Y
  • Quality Management of Non-Destructive Testing (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG2040

    Core Module Y
  • Quality Tools and Techniques in NDT (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG2041

    Core Module Y

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  Our virtual learning environment facilitates constant communication between you and course leaders. You are able to access key course materials at times to suit you and can submit the assignments electronically.

  The course is closely linked to PCN certification through the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BINDT).

• Further Studies
  • Progression Courses

    Further your Study

    Our progression courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt. Benefit from our progression courses to give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

    Non-Destructive Testing Top-Up BSc

    
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• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning: £730 per 20 credit module for Home students

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Distance Learning: £715  per 20 credit module for Home students

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £1,100  per 20 credit module for International students

  For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  19/20 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £1,090  per 20 credit module for International students

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

• Distance Learning Study

  Studying this course via distance learning means your core learning will be delivered electronically and you will be encouraged to engage with your fellow students and tutors online. Studying online will give you the flexibility to study at your convenience* without the need to travel or physically attend classes, whilst enhancing your employment opportunities. You will be aided throughout the process by our supportive teaching staff that are professionally qualified and have industry and academic experience to share with you.

  Our online learning courses are flexible and designed so you can balance study with your commitments at work and home. The programme structure and learning materials enable you to study at your own convenience and develop your own study schedule while offering opportunities for you to engage with your peers.

  Northampton Integrated Learning Environment (NILE) is a dedicated online university learning space for students. Your tutors will use NILE to engage with you, and you will use NILE to access course materials, assessment information, virtual classrooms and discussion boards. Your assessed work will be submitted and graded online, so you will be able to see your grades and feedback wherever you are in the world. The system that underpins NILE is Blackboard and access to this system is through nile.northampton.ac.uk

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