Newcastle College University Centre
UCAS Code: HH40 | Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Entry requirements
A level
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
Scottish Advanced Higher
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
UCAS Tariff
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines.
About this course
The FdEng Engineering course is designed to kick-start your engineering career, developing your skills in a specific discipline and providing a strong engineering foundation. You will build upon your basic engineering knowledge and develop advanced practical and theoretical skills in preparation for employment or further study. This Engineering course offers progression for those who have studied a related course during further education and provides an excellent balance of academic and industrial knowledge. It offers a pathway into mechanical or electrical engineering for those who may not have any previous experience of engineering as a subject but do have a strong maths or physics background. You will be encouraged to apply for and work towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status. You will also be given the opportunity to visit various engineering companies throughout your studies to gain vital first-hand experience of how engineering theory is put into practice. After this degree, you will be able to progress onto the BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up) degree, BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top-Up) degree, BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up) degree or a Higher or Degree Apprenticeship.
Modules
Year One: Academic Study Skills • Work Related Learning • Personal Development • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science • Technical Drawing for Engineers • Fluid Power Systems • Advanced Practical Skills • Thermodynamics • Industrial Automation and PLCs • Advanced Electronic Engineering • Advanced Electrical Engineering. Year Two: Personal Development • Work-Based learning • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Project Management Principles • Advanced Mechanical Science • Mechanical Power Transmission • Mechanical Engineering Design • Applied Digital Technologies • Digital Electronics • Electrical Power Systems • Electrical Engineering Design • Green Technologies.
Assessment methods
Students will be assessed using a variety of methods including but not limited to assignment work, reports, simulations, portfolios, presentations and controlled assessments.
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Top job areas of graduates
We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.
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Mechanical engineering
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