Program Overview

Course Overview

Engineering Principles SU (Online) is a 10-credit, level 4 course that explores a range of topics in electrical/electronic technology, chemical science, and mechanical principles. The course is designed to help students develop basic engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills, preparing them for study on a University engineering degree.

Course Details

What You Study

• Basic electrical and electronic technology:
  • DC circuits
  • Ohm’s law
  • Series and parallel circuits
  • Kirchhoff’s laws
  • DC networks
  • AC circuits
  • Alternating quantities
  • Resistance, inductance, and capacitance
  • Simple series circuit
  • Introduction to electronics
• Basic chemical science:
  • Physical and chemical changes
  • Elements, compounds, and mixtures
  • Symbols and chemical formulae
  • Atomic and formula mass
  • Electron arrangement and bonding
  • Organic chemistry
• Basic mechanical principles:
  • Beams
  • Static engineering systems
  • Shear and bending moment
  • Dynamic engineering systems
  • Motion and Newton’s laws of motion
  • Friction
  • Energy and energy transfer
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Introduction to fluid properties
  • Moments of area
  • Pressure in static fluids
  • Viscosity – its measurement and effects

How You Are Assessed

You are assessed by a 1.5 hour online test in the final week.

Entry Requirements

• You require grade C / 4 in GCSE mathematics, or equivalent, before enrolling on this course.
• International applicants must have an IELTS overall score of 5.5 or higher.
• Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form.

Part-time Entry

• Fee for applicants: £50
• Length: Credits: 10, Level: 4
• Online
• Start date: Starts Tuesday 3 June, Tuesdays for 6 weeks, 9.30am-4.30pm plus exam on Friday 11 July, 1.30pm-4.30pm

Summer University

• You can study up to 30 credits at Summer University and you can select up to three modules on the same application form.
• If you would like to add a module later, or change one of your choices, then please email [insert email].
• Age restriction: Due to the content and delivery of our Summer University courses, it is advised that applicants are aged 16+ at the time of enrolment. If you are applying for an online course and are under the age of 18 at the time of enrolment, you must provide a completed parental consent form. You can download the parental consent form and send to [insert email] after you submit your application.