FdSc Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
When can you start this course? | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
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Why choose this course?
- This course has been designed to provide specific skills and knowledge for a career within the mechanical engineering sector and was designed with guidance from appropriate professional bodies.
- It's a specialist and distinctive course, providing you with the skills and confidence that is required for a career in mechanical engineering.
- You'll be able to apply your skills and knowledge in a wide range of industries including consultancy, mechanical industry and motorsport both in the UK and overseas.
About the course
Course code: UH3AA
Throughout this practical engineering course, you'll develop the range of specialist skills, knowledge and understanding you'll need to work towards Incorporated Engineer registration.
This course will give you a sound basis in engineering principles and vocational experience. You'll specialise in areas such as manufacturing systems and CAD. These subjects are essential to a modern mechanical or manufacturing engineer.
You'll also study a number of work based learning modules, carrying out live engineering projects in conjunction with your employer to promote your career development.
This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and The Engineering Council, so you can be sure that you'll be learning the latest knowledge and skills in engineering.
Your career
This course is a professionally accredited course in the vocationally orientated aspects of mechanical engineering.
When you've successfully completed this course you will be eligible to move on to our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering or BEng (Hons) Manufacturing and Production Engineering courses, allowing you to top up your qualification to an honours degree with the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineering level.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
- January 2013
Fees
Please contact us for details of the fees for this course.More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Course length
You can study it part time for 3 years, or 2 years accelerated.
Apply to us directly at www.derby.ac.uk/applyonline
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 160 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...




