In this one-year course, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the engineering sector by studying level 5 units. This course has eight mandatory units out of which two are core units and the rest are specialist units. All units have 15 credit value.
Core Units (Mandatory)
- Professional Engineering Management Note: This is a Pearson-set unit (Yearly)
- Further Mathematics (Yearly)
Specialist Units (Mandatory)
- Commercial Programming Software (Yearly)
- Distributed Control Systems (Yearly)
- Further Electrical Machines and Drives (Yearly)
- Embedded Systems (Yearly)
- Analogue Electronic Systems (Yearly)
- Further Control Systems Engineering (Yearly)
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Entry requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Engineering for England.
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Who is the course for?
This one-year course is suitable for young/mature adults seeing to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.
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Study methods
Mixture of theory by lectures/teaching, practical demonstrations, workshops, tutorials, virtual learning environments, guest speakers and field trips with 15 contact hours per week over 32 weeks during academic year. Student are expected to complete approximately 90 hours per unit for each 15 credit unit of independent study (i.e. on research and completing assignments) and unsupervised form of learning (e.g. e-learning, e-assessment, coursework, work-based learning, etc.).
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How is the course assessed?
Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments which involve design projects, practical, simulation, posters, logbooks and presentations.
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Where Next – Job Opportunities
The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the Engineering sector. Previous students have successfully gained employment in the following roles: production engineer, design engineer, project engineering, installation and commissioning, maintenance engineer, technical sales, technical trainers, technician, lecturers, quality control, etc.
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Fees
- Home student fee: £6,500
- International student fee: £8,700. There is also a registration fee for international students. This is between £115-25.
The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.
If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.
- Home student fee: £6,500
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How to apply
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OR download an application form here and post it to the address on the form.
When we have received your application we will contact you to arrange an interview time.
