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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering FdSc
Foundation degree
Online
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Methodology
Online
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Duration
2 Years
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Online campus
Yes
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Delivery of study materials
Yes
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Support service
Yes
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Virtual classes
Yes
This course has been designed to provide specific skills and knowledge for a career within the mechanical and manufacturing engineering sector and was designed with guidance from appropriate professional bodies.
It's a specialist and distinctive course, providing you with the skills and confidence that is required for a career in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
You'll be able to apply your skills and knowledge in a wide range of industries including consultancy, mechanical industry and manufacturing industry both in the UK and overseas.
Employable Graduates – we’re ranked 15th highest amongst all UK universities and 12th for English institutions with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree: HESA 2016.
Throughout this practical engineering course, you'll develop the range of specialist skills, knowledge and understanding you'll need to work towards Incorporated Engineer registration.
This course will give you a sound basis in engineering principles and vocational experience. You'll specialise in areas such as manufacturing systems and CAD. These subjects are essential to a modern mechanical or manufacturing engineer.
You'll also study a number of work based learning modules, carrying out live engineering projects in conjunction with your employer to promote your career development.
About this course
This course is aimed at the vocationally orientated aspects of mechanical and manufacturing engineering. When you've successfully completed this course you will be eligible to move on to our BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering or BEng (Hons) Manufacturing and Production Engineering with Industrial Year courses, allowing you to top up your qualification to an honours degree with the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineering level.
GCSE Maths and English Grade C/Grade 4 (or above) or equivalent qualification
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Subjects
- Design
- Engineering
- Manufacturing Engineering
- Materials
- Systems
- Industry
- Scientific methods
- Environment
- Business Environment
- Management
- Computer Aided Design
Course programme
You'll study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.
Stage oneYou'll study modules such as:
- Applied Scientific Methods
- Management of the Business Environment (Work Based Learning)
- Computer Aided Design
- Materials and Manufacturing Processes
- Regulatory Systems (Work Based Learning)
- Quality, Reliability and Work Environment (Work Based Learning)
You'll study modules such as:
- Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development (Work Based Learning)
- Advanced Applied Analytical Methods
- Engineering Design Modelling
- Project Foundation Degree - Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (Work Based Learning)
- Structural Analysis and Materials
- Thermofluids
- Design for Manufacture and Materials Optimisation
- Industrial Control Systems
- Computer Integrated Manufacturing
Additional information
£9,250 per year* (2020/21)
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering FdSc
