Mechanical Engineering

Course

In Plymouth

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Plymouth

About the course

This Foundation Degree will enable you to develop the necessary technical knowledge and skills required for gaining entry into the exciting world of mechanical engineering. The course has been designed to provide you with a wide breadth of knowledge in order to prepare you for the multi-disciplined elements of working in this industry.

For more information about this course please read the Programme Quality Handbook which contains programme specifications and module information.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Plymouth (Devon)
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Kings Road, PL1 5QG

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade 4 (C) or above, including maths and science, and one or more of the following:

48 UCAS tariff points
a BTEC National Certificate/Diploma or Extended Diploma in a related subject
an Advanced Apprenticeship
a level 3 qualification in mathematics
a level 3 qualification in a related subject
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Should the entry requirements not be met then individual cases will be considered.

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Subjects

  • Credit
  • IT
  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Design
  • Engineering Science
  • Maths
  • CAD
  • Engineering

Course programme

What you'll learn

The course includes the following subjects:

Full-time
Year 1
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science 1
  • Engineering Materials
  • CAD (computer-aided design) Techniques and Design
  • Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering
Year 2
  • Engineering Science 2
  • Advanced CAD and FEA (finite element analysis)
  • Thermo and Fluids
  • Engineering Design
  • Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems
  • Project
Part-time
Year 1
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science 1
  • Engineering Materials
  • CAD Techniques and Design
Year 2
  • Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
  • Management Techniques in Mechanical Engineering
  • Engineering Science 2
  • Advanced CAD and FEA
Year 3
  • Thermo and Fluids
  • Engineering Design
  • Engine Technology and Auxiliary Systems
  • Project

Mechanical Engineering

Price on request