Program Overview

Year One

• Engineering & Mathematics
• Industry Introduction
• Industry & the Environment
• Learning, Thinking & Study Skills in Higher Education

Year Two

• Engineering Principles & Theory
• Construction Products Technology
• Business & Operational Management
• Cement Raw Materials Processing

Year Three

• Production Facility Engineering
• Cement Process Engineering
• Cement Clinker Processing
• Mineral Products Workbased Project

How you will learn

The programme is influenced by the principles of work-based learning. As such a flexible range of teaching and learning methodologies are used relevant to particular groups or practices.

Indicative methods of assessment include activities such as:

• Practical projects focused on particular workplaces
• Management and technical reports
• Annotated presentations
• Reflective portfolios or collections of work completed throughout the module / programme
• E-assessments via the Virtual Learning Environment
• Problem solving tasks
• Varied writing tasks and oral assessment
• Practical assessment of professional competence

Entry requirements

This Foundation Degree is designed for those already employed within the sector, or recently new to the sector who have a requirement to further develop their skills and knowledge, and progress their career.

The following broad criteria applying for entry:

• Learners are employed or have affiliation with an employer.
• Learners will have been nominated to attend following a review/discussion with their line manager and/or recruitment manager.
• Learners will have been identified by the organisation as being able to succeed on the programme.
• The selection of participants is consistent with the University’s equal opportunities policies and sensitive to legal obligations to avoid discrimination on the basis of gender, race or disability.
• Learners can demonstrate English language capability to that of GCSE English Language, IELTS 6.0 or its equivalent as a prerequisite of enrolment on the programme.
• Learners will complete an application form as provided by the University of Derby and meet the above requirements.
• Learners must be at, or over the age of 18 upon the commencement date of their programme.

Fees and funding

UK and EU students

• Year 1: £2,575
• Year 2: £3,165
• Year 3: £3,910

International students

• Year 1: £3,165
• Year 2: £4,025
• Year 3: £4,880

How to apply

Students should apply directly to the University.