Engineering (Top-Up) - BSc (Hons)

University of Northampton

If you already have a foundation in engineering and want to take the next step towards a full honours degree, this one-year Top-Up course provides an opportunity to strengthen your technical expertise, broaden your professional knowledge and prepare for the challenges of modern engineering practice. Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) is designed to build on your existing qualifications and develop your understanding of advanced engineering concepts. You'll explore both electronic and mechanical engineering applications while developing the analytical, technical and problem-solving skills expected of today's engineering professionals. Throughout the course, you'll apply your previous learning to new and increasingly complex engineering challenges. Using modern engineering approaches and technologies, you'll investigate how engineering solutions are designed, evaluated and implemented, while developing the confidence to tackle problems in innovative and imaginative ways. A key strength of the programme is its focus on industry-relevant practice. You'll study topics that reflect the needs of contemporary engineering environments, including computer simulation and modelling, lean manufacturing, quality management and advanced electromechanical system design. These areas help develop the skills that employers increasingly value across engineering sectors. You'll also undertake a substantial Engineering Project, often linked to real industrial challenges. This major piece of work provides an opportunity to apply your knowledge to a significant engineering problem while demonstrating your technical, professional and project management abilities. Taught by academics with industry experience, you'll benefit from learning that connects engineering theory with professional practice. You'll develop experience using computer simulation tools and working with mechanical and embedded system design concepts while strengthening your ability to analyse, evaluate and solve engineering problems. By graduation, you'll have enhanced your engineering knowledge, expanded your professional skillset and achieved a BSc (Hons) qualification that supports progression towards Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and a wide range of engineering career opportunities.

* You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. * Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically. * We invest more money into your education than 90% of Universities in the UK\* ✱ source: Guardian University League Table 2020