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Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Top-up) (Online) BEng Tech (Hons)

Overview

This online top-up degree is a natural progression route for holders of a QCF Level 5 HND or equivalent in a related discipline. It is ideal for those who wish to study flexibly from anywhere in the world and enhance their career prospects.

Course Details

Core Modules

• Advanced Sensors
  • Develop an understanding of the principles and technology of analytical measurement systems.
  • Study limitations of accuracy and operational requirements of analytical sensor elements.
  • Investigate recent generations of sensor systems based on microprocessor systems, application-specific integrated circuits, and microcontrollers.
• Control
  • Explore control system design techniques for Single Input Single Output (SISO) continuous systems using classical control theory and state space methods.
  • Develop practical techniques of creating and simulating linear and dynamic models.
  • Introduction to non-linear systems and models.
• Digital Control and Instrumentation
  • Develop knowledge of discrete-time computer-based control systems, digital control and signal processing, industrial informatics, and related components and software.
• Project (BEng Tech)
  • Investigate an area of engineering for an extended period.
  • Produce a report or dissertation of the work covered.
  • Give an oral presentation, a poster presentation, or both.
• Sustainable Systems and Industry 4.0
  • Learn about the emergence of Industry 4.0 and its impact on manufacturing operations.
  • Study sustainability themes such as energy management and power systems, sustainable water and wastewater systems, sustainable transportation technologies, transitions to sustainable food systems, and mechanical manufacturing systems.

How You Learn

• Pre-recorded and online seminars using the online learning platform.
• Self-directed learning time to review lecture notes, prepare coursework assignments, work on projects, and revise for exams.

How You Are Assessed

• Exams
• In-course assessment
• Project-work
• Verbal and poster presentations

Entry Requirements

• A Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or Diploma in higher education (DipHE) in a closely related discipline.
• International students must also provide evidence of English language skills equivalent to IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component.

Employability

• Career opportunities in various engineering industries, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, marine, medical, rail, power, processing, chemical, oil and gas, and food production.

Learning Platform

• Teesside University online learning courses are delivered through the Brightspace Learning Environment.
• Benefits include:
  • Accessible on smartphone, tablet, and computer.
  • Easy to use and navigate.
  • Modules set out by topics and themes.
  • Progress bar to track progress.
  • Support to become familiar with the VLE.
  • Feedback, help, and guidance from tutors throughout the course.

Tuition Fees

Full-time

• £6,600 a year
• Not eligible for any fee discounts
• Length: 1 year
• UCAS code: H60C Tech/ICEO
• Start date: January, May, or September

Part-time

• £4,635 (120 credits)
• Length: 2 years
• Attendance: 100% online
• Start date: January, May, or September

Choose Teesside

• Ranked in the top 50 for online learning in the Uswitch Online Learning Index 2022.
• Named University of the Year at the Edufuturists Awards 2022.
• Ranked in the top 350 list of global universities aged 50 years or under.
• Over 1,000 students enrolled on open learning courses.
• High-quality, stand-alone, open learning education for over 30 years.