skip to main content
graphics-home-left-red
graphics-home-right-green
Add to your list

BEng (Hons) Degree in Engineering (Top Up) (Validated by The Open University)

Level 6
Part-Time
23/24
EXC60030
Open university logo

Overview

This BEng (Hons) Engineering Degree programme has been designed with industry objectives at its core. The aim of this programme is to produce graduates who can apply their understanding, knowledge, experience, skills and know-how to create social and economic value within the context of the Northern Ireland and UK economy.

It aims to produce graduates who understand the underlying engineering principles and can conceive, design and implement a solution to a problem, creating something new which adds value to an organisation and society, within the boundaries of organisational strategy.

Please see link to OU Regulations for validated awards of the Open University here

Download the full programme specification here

The objective is to develop graduates who:

  • Work pragmatically to solve problems and have strategies for being creative and innovative, overcoming difficulties by employing their skills, knowledge and understanding in a flexible manner
  • Are risk, cost and value-conscious, and aware of their ethical, social, cultural, environmental, health and safety, and wider professional responsibilities
  • Are familiar with the nature of business and enterprise and operate within appropriate codes of conduct
  • Are professional in their outlook, capable of team working, effective communicators, and able to exercise responsibility and sound management approaches.

Year One

  • Innovation through Engineering Design
  • Industrial Automation and Robotics
  • Operations Management

Year Two

  • Business and Management
  • Dissertation

There are no optional modules on this course.

The Honours Degree Top Up will be available to any candidate who satisfies the criteria below:

  • A Foundation Degree with a pass mark of 55% or above in L5 modules. (or other relevant L5 qualification such as a Pearsons Higher National Certificate/Diploma) in an engineering related discipline
  • candidates presenting with FDs or HNC/Ds from other awarding bodies will be considered under RPL procedures
  • GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above. (or equivalent, - for example, Level 2 Literacy and Numeracy Essential Skills qualifications are also accepted).

All applicants must have reached the age of 18 years on admission.

International students (for whom English is not their first language), must demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test. Trinity ISE - Pass at Level 3 also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.


Assessment is varied and broadly aligned to the skills which are prevalent in the engineering industry. This will include, but is not limited to, a range of activities such as reports, presentations, group work, project based learning activities, lab work, practicals and exams.

On Successful completion of this Honours Degree, you will be in a position to go straight into a job commensurate with a degree level education.

You will also be in a position to progress onto a Masters Degree programme with another institution.

South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organisation to offer higher education programmes leading to Open University validated awards. The Open University regulations can be found <a href="">here</a>. You can also download the full programme specification <a href="https://www.swc.ac.uk/swc/media/Documents/Learn/Programme%20Specifications/OU-BEng-Engineering-Programme-specification.pdf">here</a>


Fees:

2023/24 fees:

Full-Time: £4.710 per year

Part-Time: £310 per 20-credit module. £620 for 40-credit Dissertation module

For 2024/25 fees, please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy on the College website.


2 Available Sessions

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Dungannon

Part-Time

P6030DP10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

09:00-19:00

Time

Tuesday

Day/s

Martin.Carberry@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £930.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enrolment is currently closed

Omagh

Part-Time

P6030OP10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

12

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

09:00-19:00

Time

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Paul.Eagleson@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £930.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enrolment is currently closed
Got a question?

Share me

Discover Other Courses

Level 5

Ulster University FdEng Engineering with Specialisms (Mechatronics) HLA (Omagh Campus)

View

Level 6

BEng (Hons) Degree in Engineering (Top Up) (Validated by The Open University) (HLA)

View

Level 2

Engineering Manufacturing Skills Academy - Apprenticeship NI

View