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Course summary
This one-year course is suitable for young/mature adults seeking to reskill/upskill in the engineering sector.
Modules
In this one-year course, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the engineering sector by studying level 4 units. Altogether, this course has 8 mandatory units out of which five are core units and the remaining three are specialist units. All units have a 15 credit value.
Core Units (Mandatory):
Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
Unit 4003: Engineering Science
Unit 4061: Programming for Engineers
Unit 4062: Professional Engineering Practice (Note: This is a Pearson-set)
Unit 4063: Engineering Mechanics and Materials
Specialist Units (Mandatory):
Unit 4021: Electrical Machines
Unit 4026: Electrical Systems and Fault Finding
Unit 4064: Analogue and Digital Electronics
Assessment method
Assessment is through a series of time-constrained written assignments that involve design projects, reports, practical, simulations, posters, logbooks and presentations and tests.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H200
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Uxbridge College Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
International applicants
For more information, see our web page link here: https://www.hcuc.ac.uk/international
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
One A-Level either in maths, physics or engineering with grade C or above, or BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MPP grade in Electrical and Electronic Engineering or General Engineering or above or the international equivalent of the above (UK ENIC equivalent qualification).
Students with the Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline with industrial experience may be considered.
You should have GCSEs grade 9 - 4 (grades C and above) in English, maths and science or equivalent, plus you will take a college test in maths and general science/engineering in case of non-availability of GCSE qualification.
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS overall 6 and 5.5 in each band.
English language requirements
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS overall 6 and 5.5 in each band.
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
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| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
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| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
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| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
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| International | £8500 | Year 1 |
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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.