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...
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.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Main Site
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HH40
Institution Code
N23
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff64 Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MPP Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines GCSE/National 4/National 5Maths and English Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)MM Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines Scottish Advanced HigherC,C Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines A levelC,C Must be in Engineering, Maths and/or Science Disciplines |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |