Engineering BSc (Hons) at University of Northampton

Engineering is an evolving sector that needs engineers with a wide variety of knowledge and skills. Our Engineering course will give you the foundations, key principles and professional skills you need in modern engineering and related industries. Our staff have significant industrial experience and use the latest learning and teaching technology.

Course Details

In your second year you have the chance to do an optional industrial placement with your employer if you have one, an independently sourced placement or a paid placement through the Northants Engineering Training Partnership (NETP).

During your first year you will be introduced to the fundamental principles and concepts of engineering, along with knowledge and understanding of technical requirements and management issues. You will also cover design and analytical principles and materials science.

In the second year we will extend your knowledge and skills to more complex issues. We encourage you to work in an industrial setting so that you can work alongside professional, experienced engineers to solve real problems. We will work with the companies and oversee the work that you do to make sure you have the best possible learning environment. The industry experience will develop your problem-solving, teamwork and analytical skills and you will have the chance to use computer aided engineering software packages. Your second year will also include a substantial project to demonstrate everything that you’ve learned through the course.

The final year will develop your skills and abilities further, encouraging independent critical thinking and evaluation of engineering technologies. We will look at computer simulation and modelling, current quality and manufacturing practices, and the applications of technology for solving real engineering problems. You will also work on a substantial project, which is often industry based or industry related.

Methods of Learning

We use a variety of innovative study methods to help you address new challenges and theoretical learning. You will be immersed in the multidisciplinary field of engineering by using computer simulation tools, mechanical and embedded system design.

Schedule

Each 20 credit module consists of 200 hours in total, which will be broken down to individual study, lecture and seminars, laboratories, assessment and other course related activities.

Assessments

You will be assessed through:

• coursework
• oral presentations
• group work
• practical reports
• critical reviews
• end of module exams.

Coursework is used to assess specific learning outcomes and offer the opportunity for you to develop transferable skills in terms of research, communication skills, problem solving, oral presentation skills, group activities and time management.

Scholarships

EU and International Scholarships

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Wilson Endowment Scholarship

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