Program Overview

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Course overview

Getting it wrong can prove costly, as bad data can be disruptive to decision making and improvement planning. However, getting it right helps to manage risk and support quality management, continuous improvement and waste reduction activities that enhance productivity.

Developed in consultation with the National Physical Laboratory (NPL), Rolls-Royce Plc, Jaguar Land Rover, Airbus and other employers and stakeholders, this vocational entry course represents the

world’s first foundation degree in metrology

- the science of measurement.

Based around, but not exclusively on, the field of industrial dimensional metrology, this course aims to develop understanding of different measurement systems and metrology tools and techniques across manufacturing engineering, with its many supporting metrology service organisations.

The course is a part-time, work-based Industrial Metrology degree designed by industry, for industry.

Part-time block delivery is designed to link to work-based activity.

You must already be in a role that has access to measurement processes/planning or services.

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Global Ready

An international outlook, with global opportunities

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Teaching excellence

Taught by lecturers who are experts in their field

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Employability

Career ready graduates, with the skills to succeed

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Why you should study this course

Metrology is the science of measurement. Industrial metrology is the application of metrology within manufacturing and its supporting services. It is a keystone of manufacturing trade and productivity. No trade can take place without some form of measurement validation to say that the component part or batch of parts conform to design intent and specification.

Sustainable trade comes from supplying quality parts on time and for a competitive cost, therefore effective measurement is a key function in gaining confidence in data, driving productivity and so a pillar in supporting that business objective.

The aim of this course is to produce industrial metrologists that offer a lead to their organisations in relation to measurement issues and metrology planning. Gaining a deep understanding of industrial metrology planning and evaluation tools as well as the importance of metrology in driving productivity.