Engineering
Mechanical Engineering (HND and BEng University Route)
Campus Midlothian Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 8
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2024
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Course overview
BEng in Mechanical Engineering is a direct route to university. You will learn a range of modules including Thermofluids and Engineering Principles. These will be taught at a high level allowing you to develop transferable skills, essential for your future engineering career. Your studies will include Higher National (HN) units on mechanical engineering subjects which will broaden your knowledge of the mechanical engineering industry. In year 1 you will study the HNC in Mechanical Engineering and year 2 the HND before progressing to the third year of the BEng in Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. You must also study the additional Heriot-Watt mathematics alongside your normal studies, which covers the first two years of their mathematics content.
This course combines advanced engineering techniques with hands-on learning. You will learn essential skills required to solve mechanical engineering problems in a wide variety of industries such as; traditional energy, renewable energy, manufacturing, transport and materials.
This is a full-time course taught at Edinburgh College’s Midlothian campus. The course is taught by teaching staff with extensive industry experience using the latest technologies. You will be taught between classrooms and workshops and will gain essential and hands-on experience in the engineering sector. This course is intended to meet the needs of employers and further education.
If you have any questions regarding this course, contact a member of our teaching staff at kevin.maloney@edinburghcollege.ac.uk or phone +44 131 297 9285.
What you will learn
Year One (HNC)·
- H7MB34 Communication: Practical Skills
- DR1T34 Statics and strength of material
- D75X34 Information Technology: Applications Software 1
- DT9T34 Dynamics
- DT9P34 Thermofluids
- H7K033 Engineering Maths 1
- DT9X34 Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- DT8Y34 Quality management
- DV1134 Graded Unit 1
- DR3L34 Engineering Principles
- DR1W34 Engineering Drawing
- DR3M35 Design for Manufacture
- H7MB34 Engineering Mathematics 2
- DR1X34 CAD
- DT4634 Materials Selection
- Heriot-Watt Mathematics (Year 1)
Year Two (HND)
- DV0135 Strength of Materials: Advanced
- DG3D35 Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
- DT6035 Plant Systems
- H7K234 Engineering Mathematics 3
- DN3Y34 Fundamentals of Control Systems and Transducers
- DR1V34 Engineering Skills
- DV1235 Graded Unit 2
- H7K335 Engineering Mathematics 4
- DT5T35 Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- DT9W35 Applied Industrial Plant Maintenance
- FY9E34 DC and AC Principles
- DG3134 Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers
- Heriot-Watt Mathematics Year 2
- There are no placements in this qualification, but there may be the opportunity to visit local companies.
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on each unit
- At the end of the first year, you will sit a three hour written graded unit 1 examination based on the knowledge that you have learnt through your year 1 studies and will be awarded an A, B or C grade.
- Throughout year two you will also complete a graded unit 2 project where you will build or improve a mechanical device, which like your graded unit 1 will be awarded an A, B or C grade. Most Universities expect you to achieve at least a B grade in each of the above units, although some expect you to achieve A grades.
- All units within the course must be achieved in order to gain the full award
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Two Highers (C or above) in Mathematics and Physics or another Engineering Science-based discipline.
Criteria for existing Edinburgh College students or students from other colleges:
- NC in Engineering or NC in Multi-Discipline Engineering (Level 6)
- Applicants with equivalent certificates are welcome to apply
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You may be required to attend an academic interview and sit an aptitude test to ensure that this is an appropriate course for you and that you will be able to handle the workload.
- This is a short test designed to check if your mathematics and physics knowledge is the correct level for this course.
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5All international applicants will need to demonstrate competency in the English language. Applicants who do not have a recognised English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test such as IELTS and attain the required English language score.Progression and Articulation Routes
- This is a direct route onto a mechanical engineering university degree at Edinburgh Napier University or Heriot-Watt University
- Further studies of mechanical engineering as an undergraduate student at various other universities
Career options
This course will open career prospects at technician level in:
- Mechanical engineering
- Manufacturing engineering
- Marine engineering
- Aeronautical engineering
- Jobs in various engineering industries such as; traditional energy, renewable energy, manufacturing, transport and materials
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Midlothian Campus | Full time | 26/08/24 |
