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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Engineering course at Newcastle College University Centre.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: HH40
Here's what Newcastle College University Centre says about its Engineering 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.
Source: Newcastle College University Centre
Course details
Qualification
Foundation Degree in Engineering - FdEng
Department
Engineering
Location
Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
7 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
The modules you will study
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.
How you will be assessed
Students will be assessed using a variety of methods including but not limited to assignment work, reports, simulations, portfolios, presentations and controlled assessments.
Newcastle College University Centre student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle College University Centre
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Newcastle College University Centre students who took the Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
med
Teaching on my course
84%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
75%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
Learning opportunities
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
72%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
78%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
72%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
75%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
94%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
97%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
91%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
53%
low
Organisation and management
53%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
53%
low
How well organised is your course?
53%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
Learning resources
74%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
66%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
73%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
84%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
67%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
94%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Engineering at Newcastle College University Centre.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.7k
First year after graduation
£29.6k
Third year after graduation
£37k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Engineering.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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