FDEng Foundation Degree in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering at Swansea University

Programme overview

The Degree Apprenticeship in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering is a broad curriculum for learners employed in the engineering sector, delivered in partnership between Swansea University, Coleg Cambria and employer companies. The Foundation Degree stage takes two years, with one day a week released from work for study, mainly at Coleg Cambria Deeside. About 25% of the course is built around work-based projects, and the BEng is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Faculty: School of Aerospace, Civil, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering | Duration: 2 years (Foundation Degree stage of a 3-year BEng Degree Apprenticeship) | Intake: September | Study mode: degree apprenticeship | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

The curriculum covers mechanical and electrical engineering, engineering design, materials, manufacturing methods, control systems, numerical analysis and modelling, with a work-based project in each year. The final BEng year extends into automation and robotics, systems engineering, simulation and advanced materials.

Career pathways

The programme prepares employed engineers for progression in advanced manufacturing roles; the BEng is accredited by IMechE as meeting the academic requirements for IEng and partly meeting those for CEng.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Year 1 entry: A levels BBB including Maths and Physics (no requirement on the third A level, though one of Chemistry, Design, IT/Computing, Further Maths or Business/Economics is preferred), or a relevant BTEC with D*D*D* including a Distinction in the Further Maths module, or a relevant HNC (120 credits). A relevant BTEC Level 3 with an overall Distinction including a Distinction in the Further Maths module may also apply and is considered case by case; applicants may be required to sit and pass an entrance examination. Year 2 entry: relevant HNC (120 credits) with typically Distinctions including maths, considered case by case. Year 3 entry: a closely matching Foundation Degree, relevant FdEng (240 credits) or Level 5 Diploma. All applicants need GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths or Numeracy at grade C or above. Eligibility: employed for at least 30 hours per week in a related field, employer agreement to day release and workplace mentoring, and working 51% of the time in Wales to be eligible for funding. Direct application via Coleg Cambria after contacting the programme coordinator; the course does not recruit via UCAS.

Domestic applicants: GBP 7,500 a year. Foundation Degree: 7,500 GBP per annum for 2 study years; funding support through the Welsh Government Higher Apprenticeship programme for eligible UK learners, and full tuition funding from Medr for eligible employed students. Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years (Foundation Degree stage of a 3-year BEng Degree Apprenticeship)

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