Program Overview

Introduction to the Engineering Academy

The Engineering Academy is a unique access route into university and employment, offering a pathway to a range of engineering degrees in the University's leading Faculty of Engineering. As a student in the Engineering Academy, you will be a registered student of the University of Strathclyde with access to all of the facilities.

How the Academy Works

Your first year is taken as an enhanced HNC programme at one of the partner colleges, together with practical skills units and departmental activities which take place at Strathclyde. Students who complete the enhanced HNC award, gain an A in the Graded Unit and engage with Strathclyde activities are guaranteed direct progression into one of our undergraduate degree programmes.

Progression Opportunities

• HNC Chemical Engineering allows you to progress to Year 2 of the BEng Hons Chemical Engineering degree
• HNC Electronics allows you to progress to Year 2 of the BEng Hons Electronic & Electrical Engineering degree
• HNC General Engineering allows you to progress to Year 1 of the BEng Hons Biomedical Engineering degree and Year 2 of the following degrees:
  • BEng Hons Civil Engineering
  • BEng Hons Civil and Environmental Engineering
  • BEng Hons Product Design Engineering
  • BEng Hons Manufacturing Engineering with Management
  • BEng Hons Sports Design Engineering
  • BSc Hons Product Design and Innovation
  • BEng Hons Mechanical Engineering
  • BEng Hons Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • BEng Hons Naval Architecture with High Performance Marine Vehicles
  • BEng Hons Naval Architecture with Ocean Engineering

Key Benefits

As an Engineering Academy student you'll:

• be a registered student of the University of Strathclyde while you're completing year 1 in college
• become familiar with University life
• have access to an academic counsellor at Strathclyde
• have electronic access to the University's Virtual Learning Environment
• be given your own Strathclyde email address and login
• be able to join Strathclyde Sport
• have full access to the University Library
• gain student membership of the University of Strathclyde Students' Union
• be eligible to apply for accommodation on the University of Strathclyde campus

Entry Requirements

• Standard entry requirements: BBBC (Including Maths and Physics/ Engineering Science at B. For entry to Chemical Engineering, Higher Physics is not required but Higher Maths and Higher Chemistry at B are required, and for entry to Biomedical Engineering, Higher Biology or Human Biology at B is also required.)
• Minimum entry requirements: BBCC (Including Maths and Physics/ Engineering Science at B. For entry to Chemical Engineering, Higher Physics is not required but Higher Maths and Higher Chemistry at B are required, and for entry to Biomedical Engineering, Higher Biology or Human Biology at B is also required.)
• English language requirements: If English is not your first language, please visit our English language requirements page for full details of the requirements in place before making your application.
• Additional information:
  • Deferred entry is accepted
  • Access qualifications are also considered
  • SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics
  • Foundation Apprenticeship will be accepted as one of the non-mandatory Highers

Fees and Funding

• Fees may be subject to updates to maintain accuracy. Tuition fees will be notified in your offer letter.
• Annual revision of fees: Students on programmes of study of more than one year (or studying standalone modules) should be aware that the majority of fees will increase annually.
• Available scholarships: We have a wide range of scholarships available. Have a look at our scholarship search to find a scholarship.
• Additional costs:
  • Course materials & costs: The department provides a service whereby printed notes are available to the students subject to a small charge to cover copying costs.
  • Placements & field trips: The department and student societies support a number of industrial visits throughout the year.
  • Study abroad: Study abroad is possible in Years 3 to 5 but is only compulsory (in year 4) for the "with International Study" degree programmes.

Careers

Engineering Academy graduates have gone on to a wide variety of roles including:

• Product Management Executive
• Global Supply Chain Engineer
• Offshore Project Engineer
• Graduate Scheme Engineer
• Design Engineer business owner
• PhD study

Industry Sponsorship and Placements

A wide range of employers across Scotland and further afield have partnered with the Engineering Academy to provide sponsorships and summer work placements. This will allow you to put the theory you learn into practice and get hands-on industrial experience. The placements take place during the summer break between Years 2 and 3 and 3 and 4. The continuous contact with your sponsor company ensures you have an enhanced CV, giving you an extra edge in today’s competitive job market.

Program Outline

Careers:

• Product Management Executive
• Global Supply Chain Engineer
• Offshore Project Engineer
• Graduate Scheme Engineer
• Design Engineer business owner
• PhD study

Other:

• The Engineering Academy is a unique access route into university and employment.
• It is a collaboration between the University of Strathclyde, partner colleges and industry which will deliver a pathway to a range of engineering degrees in the University's leading Faculty of Engineering.
• As a student in the Engineering Academy, you will be a registered student of the University of Strathclyde with access to all of the facilities.
• In year one, you will study an enhanced HNC qualification with one of our partner colleges and also attend the University of Strathclyde to develop your academic and practical engineering skills.