BEng (Hons) Manufacturing and Production Engineering

UCAS code: H702 - for full time start. If you are a part time applicant you can apply directly at www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline using course code J901

Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: three years, part time: up to six years. Applications will be accepted for years one and two only.

Campus: Markeaton Street site, Derby Campus

This course is available to international students

This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, which gives you increased opportunities for networking, a wealth of online resources through technical and professional networks, an archive and library service and national and international recognition for this qualification. It is also accredited by the Engineering Council, so you can be sure that it is recognised professionally and will provide you with the skills that the industry demands

In the final stage, you'll specialise in modules such as lean engineering, advanced materials, manufacturing strategy and systems, as well as ethical and environmental considerations in engineering. All of these subjects are essential to a modern manufacturing engineer.

You'll also take an individual project module to extend your research and development skills and to give you real experience of solving an engineering problem in industry. It's an excellent way for prospective employers to assess your skills for your first job or for career development.

If you don't have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, you can study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first.

You'll study a total of 120 credits per year. This will be made up of single or double modules.

Stage one

You'll study modules such as:

• Applied Scientific Methods
• Materials and Manufacturing Processes
• Management of the Business Environment
• Computer Aided Design
• Engineering Design and Workshop Technology
• Quality and Reliability

Stage two

You'll study modules such as:

• Advanced Applied Analytical Methods
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• Industrial Control Systems
• Engineering Design Modelling
• Innovation and Engineering Context
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Corporate Responsibility and Professional Development

Diploma in Professional Practice (optional)

You'll study modules such as:

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• Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice

Stage three

You'll study modules such as:

• Advanced Manufacturing Technology and Systems
• Manufacturing Automation and Control
• Advanced Engineering Materials and Applications
• Advanced Operations Management
• Independent Study and Professional Development (Manufacturing) (double module)
• Industrial Engineering

Our entry requirements are usually 260 UCAS points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

The UCAS tariff points are a guide - we'll also consider all the information that you've included in your application. We'll also want to see that you're enthusiastic and motivated to take this course and that you have the potential to benefit from coming to university.

General undergraduate entry requirements

Fees for 2013/14

This is a resource intensive course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £8,250 (each year)
• £1,030 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £10,225 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

This course will prepare you to become an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) within the manufacturing or engineering industries. So you'll be ready for careers in manufacturing engineering, lean engineering and in applications of advanced materials.

You could go on to take an MSc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.

You can gain valuable industry experience on an optional work placement between stages two and three. You'll also gain an additional qualification, the Diploma in Professional Practice.

Find out more about placements.