Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Program Overview

Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: H10A
• Level: UndergraduateUG BSc (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 1 year, Part Time: 2 years
• Starting: September
• UK Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
• International Fees 25/26 >: Full Time: £17,000
• Location >: Waterside

Overview

The Engineering sector is a fascinating, multifaceted industry that is integral to advances all around the world, from the development of facilities using renewable energy resources to the expansion of sustainable communities that drive lasting change. This Engineering top-up degree will show you the influence that engineering has on the world and the contribution that you can make.

Highlights

• Top up your existing qualifications to a full BSc degree in 1 year.
• Progression courses available.
• Flexible part-time study option available.

Entry Requirements

• In order to study this course, you must have completed an HND or a Foundation Degree or an equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• You should be able to demonstrate prior knowledge of electronic and mechanical engineering to an equivalent of level 5 (Year 2 of a UK Bachelor’s degree). Qualifications in Civil Engineering are not accepted.
• English Language Requirements: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Course Content

• This one year BSc Engineering Top-Up course advances your knowledge of electronic and mechanical system design, as well as analysing the applications of engineering technology in new and innovative ways.
• You will cover a range of topics that would be expected of a modern professional engineer, including computer simulation, lean manufacture and quality applications.
• A substantial part of the course is a major project (normally industrially based).

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • International – Full Time: £17,000
• Scholarships and Bursaries: For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
• Additional Costs: There are no additional costs for this course for students beginning their studies in September 2025.

Careers and Employability

• This course will enable you to enter careers in a number of engineering sectors, such as:
  • manufacturing
  • chemical/pharmaceutical
  • automotive
  • civil
• You will also be able to go into job roles in scientific writing and journalism, marketing and sales.

Related Courses

• Engineering BSc (Hons)
• Lift Engineering MSc
• Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) / MEng

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Engineering (Top-Up) BSc (Hons) is a one-year program designed to advance students' knowledge of electronic and mechanical system design, as well as analyzing the applications of engineering technology in new and innovative ways.

• To provide students with a strong foundation in relevant, cutting-edge engineering topics.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Coursework
• Oral presentations
• Group work
• Practical reports
• Critical reviews
• End-of-module exams

Teaching:

• The course is delivered on one day per week, allowing students to be flexible with their studies and fit them in around their work and personal life.
• The course has a high practical industry focus, which allows students to advance their understanding of engineering concepts while developing their confidence and theoretical knowledge.
• Students will examine the use of computer simulations to build physical systems, thus reducing the need for wastage of failed or flawed products while improving the speed and sustainability of the design and manufacturing processes.

Careers:

This course will enable students to enter careers in a number of engineering sectors, such as:

• Manufacturing
• Chemical/pharmaceutical
• Automotive
• Civil
Students will also be able to go into job roles in scientific writing and journalism, marketing, and sales.

Other:

• The course is a progression course, meaning it is designed for students who have already completed an HND or a Foundation Degree or an equivalent qualification in Engineering.
• Students should be able to demonstrate prior knowledge of electronic and mechanical engineering to an equivalent of level 5 (Year 2 of a UK Bachelor’s degree).
• Qualifications in Civil Engineering are not accepted.
• The course includes a substantial major project, which is normally industrially based.
• Students will investigate the development and application of lean manufacturing to production routes while still ensuring the quality of products remains high.
• Students will be immersed in the multidisciplinary field of engineering by using computer simulation tools and mechanical and embedded system design.
• The course has a high employability rate for its students.

UK – Full Time: £9,250

UK – Part Time: £1,540 per 20 credit module

International – Full Time: £16,500