Instrumentation and Control Engineering BEng (Hons)
Middlesbrough , United Kingdom
Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000
Per year
Start Date
2025-09-01
Medium of studying
On campus
Duration
36 months
Program Facts
Program Details
Degree
Bachelors
Major
Electrical Engineering
Area of study
Engineering
Education type
On campus
Timing
Full time
Course Language
English
Tuition Fee
Average International Tuition Fee
GBP 17,000
Intakes
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2025-09-01 | - |
About Program
Program Overview
Instrumentation and Control Engineering BEng (Hons)
Overview
Instrumentation and control engineers are responsible for the efficient and safe control of large-scale processes, from nuclear power stations, oil refineries and chemical plants to smaller operations such as manufacturing centres, breweries and food production facilities.
Course Details
Course Structure
Year 1 Core Modules
- Electrical Principles
- Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Practice
- Physics and Instrumentation
- PLCs and Embedded Systems
Year 2 Core Modules
- Industrial Communications
- Instrumentation and Control Design and Implementation
- Integral Transforms and Matrices
- Linear Systems and Control
- Measurement Systems
- Multidisciplinary Software and Systems
Optional Work Placement Year
- Work placement
Final-Year Core Modules
- Advanced Sensors
- Control
- Digital Control and Instrumentation
- Project
- Sustainable Systems and Industry 4.0
How You Learn
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Hands-on lab sessions
- Self-guided study time
How You Are Assessed
- Coursework assignments
- Project reports
- Lab reports
- Presentations
- Formal exams
Entry Requirements
- 96-112 points including maths, from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications
- Accredited prior learning
- International students: check international web pages for acceptable international qualifications and UKVI-compliant English language requirements
Employability
- Career opportunities: technical consultancy, project engineering, operations leadership, research and development
- Employers: ABB, BASF, BNFL, Honeywell, Tioxide, Petrofac, SABIC, and INEOS
Professional Accreditation
- Accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a chartered engineer
Other Course Routes
- Foundation year
- Work placement
Fees
- UK applicants: £9,535 a year (full-time), £4,635 (120 credits) (part-time)
- International applicants: £17,000 a year (full-time)
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- Campus facilities
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- International travel opportunities
- Women in STEM
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Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Instrumentation and Control Engineering BEng (Hons)
prepares students for careers in the design and maintenance of advanced measurement and control systems used in large-scale processes across various industries. The program equips graduates with the skills to manage multimillion-pound chemical and manufacturing plants.
Key features:
- Focus: Design and maintain advanced measurement and control systems
- Applications: Chemical and manufacturing plants, breweries, food production facilities
- Duration: 3 years (4 years with a work placement)
- Program type: BEng (Hons)
- Awarding body: Teesside University
Objectives:
- Equip students with the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge for a successful career in instrumentation and control engineering.
- Develop the skills for designing, implementing, and maintaining advanced measurement and control systems.
- Provide a comprehensive understanding of the principles behind various sensors and systems used in modern industries.
- Emphasize the importance of sustainable practices and industry 4.0 trends in the field of instrumentation and control engineering.
Structure:
The program combines classroom learning with practical laboratory work and hands-on projects. Students undertake modules covering a wide range of topics, including:
- Electrical Principles
- Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Practice
- Physics and Instrumentation
- PLCs and Embedded Systems
- Industrial Communications
- Instrumentation and Control Design and Implementation
- Integral Transforms and Matrices
- Linear Systems and Control
- Measurement Systems
- Multidisciplinary Software and Systems
- Optional Work Placement (Year 3)
- Final-year Core Modules:
- Advanced Sensors
- Control
- Digital Control and DSP
- Project
- Sustainable Systems and Industry 4.0
Note:
Modules offered may vary.
Outline:
Year 1:
- Core modules focus on building foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, electrical and electronic principles, engineering practice, and an introduction to instrumentation.
Year 2:
- Students delve deeper into industrial communications, instrumentation and control design, linear systems and control, measurement systems, and multidisciplinary software and systems.
- An optional work placement year can be undertaken between Year 2 and Year 3.
Year 3:
- Final-year core modules explore advanced topics in sensors, control, digital control and signal processing, culminating in a project and a module on sustainable systems and Industry 4.0.
Assessment:
- Coursework assignments
- Project reports
- Lab reports
- Presentations
- Formal exams
Teaching:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Hands-on laboratory sessions
- Tutorials
- Independent study
Careers:
- Instrumentation and control engineers work in various industries, including:
- Chemical and process industries
- Oil and gas production
- Power generation
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing
- Food and beverage production
- Automation and robotics
- Graduates find employment opportunities as:
- Instrumentation and control engineers
- Design engineers
- Process engineers
- Control systems engineers
- Automation specialists
Other:
- The program is accredited by The Institution of Engineering and Technology for meeting the requirement for registration as an incorporated engineer.
- Students can opt for a foundation year or an integrated masters program.
- The University offers a disability support team, financial assistance, and recognition of prior learning for eligible students.
Tuition Fees and Payment Information:
- Full-time
- Entry to 2024/25 academic year
- Fee for UK applicants
- £9,250 a year
- Fee for international applicants
- £17,000 a year
- Part-time
- 2024/25 entry
- Fee for UK applicants
- £4,500 (120 credits)
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Admission Requirements
Instrumentation and Control Engineering, BEng (Hons)
Entry Requirements
UK Applicants:
- 96-112 points including maths, from any combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications. This includes:
- A-level
- BTEC
- Access to HE Diplomas
- Scottish and Irish Highers
- T-Level (Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing, Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction (specialism Civil Engineering), Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing from City & Guilds)
- International Baccalaureate
- For T-levels, you must achieve a minimum of a Merit grade in the relevant specialism.
- You can use the UCAS tariff calculator to determine the points value of your qualifications.
- Alternative routes: You may be eligible for entry if you have studied a HNC or HND, or have gained relevant credits at Level 4 in a related subject.
- Mature students: Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) may be awarded for relevant knowledge and skills gained outside of formal qualifications.
International Applicants:
- Please refer to the Teesside University international web pages for information on acceptable international qualifications and UKVI-compliant English language requirements.
- You can find specific information for your country by selecting it from the drop-down menu on the web page.
Language Proficiency Requirements:
- Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate proficiency in English by achieving the required score in one of the following tests:
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any component
- TOEFL: 80 overall with no less than 17 in listening and reading, 18 in writing, and 20 in speaking
- PTE Academic: 54 overall with no less than 51 in any component
- Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) grade C or above
- Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) grade C or above
Note:
Specific entry requirements and language proficiency requirements may be subject to change. Please refer to the official Teesside University website for the most up-to-date information.
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