BEng (Hons) Manufacturing and Production Engineering
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Entry requirements
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You can also start this course in January |
Why choose this course?

- The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The Engineering Council.
- You'll develop the range of skills, knowledge and understanding needed to become an Incorporated Engineer.
- In the final stage, you'll specialise in modules that are essential to a modern manufacturing engineer.
About the course
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.
Find out more about what subjects and modules you'll be studying...Your career

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 in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering and work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.
Work placements
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.
Start dates
UCAS code
UCAS code: H702 - for full time September start.
If you aren't a full time September starter please apply directly at www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline using course code J901.
Fees
This is a resource intensive course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £7,495 (each year)
- Part time: £935 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total).
International students
- Full time: £9,975 (each year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...




