What the course leads to
What courses can I do after this?
Progression to the BEng/MEng (Hons) Engineering is an option for appropriate students.
What do I need to apply
To do this course you should have...
HNC
- Four GCSEs at at least grade 4/C, to include English and mathematics or an equivalent qualification, plus
- One A Level at grade C in a relevant subject or equivalent AVCE or National Diploma / Certificate (or equivalent UK or overseas qualifications), or
- A BTEC National Certificate or National Diploma in Manufacturing or Engineering (Mechanical Design). Students should normally have a Merit in Mathematics and/or Mechanical Principles,
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma
- Applicants should have good literacy and numerical skills appropriate to the programme, a good understanding of computing and an aptitude for technical work
UCAS tariff points 32 from one full A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject
Relevant subjects: Physics, Maths, CDT, Engineering
FdEng
120 Level C credits from an HNC in an appropriate discipline
Normally at least 40 credits should be at Merit level or above and 20 of these credits should be from a mathematical analytical unit
Course costs
Course Code | UCAS Code | Start Date | Costs |
---|---|---|---|
BP10018 | N/A | 04/09/2024 | TBC |
* Please note fees are subject to change.
Costs
HNC - £3,250 per academic year
FdEng - £4,000
Students who are eligible, can apply for a student loan with Student Finance.
Course content
Course Content
HNC Years 1 & 2 – Level 4 (Part time over 2 academic years or full time over 1 academic year)
- Analytical Methods for Manufacturing
- Business & Project Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Electrical & Electronic Principles for Marine Applications
- Mechanical Design Principles
- Project
FdEng Year 3 - Level 5 (1 calendar year)
- Marine Auxiliary Systems
- Major Project
- Quality Management
- The Engineering Professional
- Work Based Unit
More info
Start Day/Time
HNC - course starts in September
FdEng - course starts in July
Duration
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More about the course
Covid-19
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Attendance: Part time over 3 years (2 academic years for the HNC plus 1 calendar year for the FdEng) or full time over 2 years (1 academic year for the HNC plus 1 calendar year for the FdEng)
Applications: Please note that students taking the part-time HNC/FdEng should apply directly to The Bournemouth & Poole College and not via the UCAS process.
If you meet the entry requirements and would like to apply, simply click on the Apply Now button above.
If you have any questions regarding the course, please use the ‘Enquire Now’ button, contact the Higher Education Team +44 (0)1202 205180
email: highereducation@bpc.ac.uk
Venue: The course is delivered at The College's North Road campus, Poole
The college reserves the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses.