Program Overview

Introduction to FdSc Marine Autonomous Vehicles

The FdSc Marine Autonomous Vehicles course is a two-year full-time program, with a part-time route available, offered by City College Plymouth in partnership with the University of Plymouth. This course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to work in the marine autonomous vehicles industry.

Course Details

Year 1

The first year of the course includes the following core modules:

• Engineering Mathematics: Develops the student's mathematical ability and applies principles to the solution of engineering problems.
• Engineering Science 1: Introduces mechanical principles, energy transfer, and AC electrical theory.
• Digital and Analogue Devices and Circuits: Provides a practical understanding of digital and analogue devices and circuits in common use within Electrical/Electronic Engineering Systems.
• Naval Architecture: Introduces the theory of ship stability and the interaction between a vessel, its cargo, and counteracting the effects.
• Applications of Pneumatics and Hydraulics: Investigates pneumatic and hydraulic diagrams, examines the characteristics of components and equipment, and evaluates the applications of pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Object Oriented Programming: Introduces the object-oriented programming paradigm, requiring a programmer to design and develop code by considering what objects may exist in some system, how these are related to each other, and how these may interact with each other.

Final Year

The final year of the course includes the following core modules:

• Industrial Control and Mechatronics: Introduces a multidisciplinary view of typical mechatronic systems, integrating a number of engineering disciplines.
• Advanced CAD & FEA: Develops 3D modelling techniques, surface and solid modelling within a dedicated 3D modelling package, and creates 3D visualisation and animations to communicate design concepts.
• Composites Materials for the Marine Industry: Explores the use of composite materials in the marine industry.
• Project: An integration of the skills and knowledge developed in other modules of the course within a major piece of work.
• Fluid mechanics and CFD: Considers fundamental concepts of fluid static, continuity, viscosity, and flow, and provides the working principle of hydraulic systems and machinery.
• Software Development: Explores the principles and techniques of software development, acquiring an understanding of analysis, design, software construction, and testing.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

As this course is delivered by one of the University's partner colleges, please contact the college directly for information on fees and funding. The UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced, and the University may increase annual tuition fees in subsequent years.

How to Apply

All applications for undergraduate courses are made through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admissions Service). To apply for this course, visit the UCAS website for more information about submitting an application, including application deadline dates.

Progression Routes

Completing this course enables students to progress onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth, such as:

• BEng (Hons) Marine Technology
• BEng (Hons) Marine Technology (Top-Up)

Partnership with City College Plymouth

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions around the world to make higher education more accessible. City College Plymouth is one of these partners, offering specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price. Students of the partnership institution get the best of both worlds, with a supportive learning environment and a university-level qualification awarded by the University of Plymouth.

Studying with City College Plymouth

City College Plymouth is one of the largest colleges in the South West, with two main sites linked by shuttle buses, a dynamic Students' Union, and a Student Liaison Team. For more information about studying at City College Plymouth, visit their website.

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