Mechanical Engineering

About this programme

Are you looking to become a professional engineer and take your career to the next level? This top-up degree is designed for students who have already completed an HND or foundation degree in engineering and want to graduate with a full honours degree. You'll develop your skills in design, control, sustainability, and advanced manufacturing, and gain the critical thinking and analytical knowledge needed for roles in high-level engineering or postgraduate study. This course is ideal for learners who are already working in the industry or looking to progress into technical, design, or project engineering roles. It also supports future progression towards Professional Registration. The course covers 120 credits at Level 6 and builds on your existing skills, with a strong focus on applied engineering and innovation. Modules include: • Professional Engineering Project (studied over the two-year programme) • Control Engineering • Sustainable Design • Design for Manufacture • Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics These modules are designed to give you a broad and future-facing skillset in areas including automation, design software, and advanced simulation techniques. Assessment includes: • Written assignments • Presentations • Exams • Practical and project-based work The Professional Engineering Project is studied across both years and forms the core of your final assessment. You'll study part time for two academic years with a mix of classroom, lab and project-based learning. You'll typically attend one day per week.