Year 1 (Level 4)
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics
- Engineering Science A
- Work Based Investigation and Training*
- Operations Management
Plus additional modules specific to chosen route:
- Plant Equipment Fundamentals (Plant Maintenance)
- Transducers (Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation, Mechatronics)
- CAD CAM (Mechanical, Plant Maintenance & Mechatronics)
- Application of Mechanical Systems (Mechanical)
- Diagnostics & Testing (Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation)
Year 2 (Level 5)
Modules
- Engineering Science B
- Project Management and Presentation Techniques*
- Project*
Plus additional modules specific to chosen route:
- PLC’s (Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation, Mechatronics)
- Process Control & Instrumentation (Electrical, Automation & Instrumentation, Plant Maintenance)
- Industrial Data & Network Design (Automation & Instrumentation)
- Power Distribution & System Design (Electrical & Plant Maintenance)
- Industrial Electronics (Mechatronics)
- Mechatronic Application (Mechatronics)
- Metrology & Materials (Mechanical)
- Manufacturing, Design & Technology (Mechanical)
- Applied Engineering (Mechanical & Plant Maintenance)
- Manufacturing, Design & Technology
*work-based modules
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
FdEng Industrial Engineering
Our general requirement for the foundation year is UCAS tariff points of 48 but all applications are considered individually and we consider work experience, vocational training/qualifications, as well as motivation and potential to succeed.
An academic qualification in engineering at Level 3 e.g. BTEC National Extended Diploma PPP will give 48 UCAS tariff points. An HNC in the relevant field may enable you to join the 2nd year of the course via Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) or Recognition of Prior Experiential Learning (RPEL)
Please state on your application form your preferred pathway after Industrial Engineering within the Course title field. Eg. FdEng Industrial Engineering (Mechanical).
All applicants must be employed in an appropriate role/job function in industry. Advice and guidance to applicants regarding their appropriate experience and their industrial background will be offered by the admissions tutor. Personal experience is taken into account even if no formal education qualifications are held.
Part-time applicants should apply using this form.
This foundation degree will not only cover the traditional theoretical aspects associated with engineering but also encompass new and emerging technologies that are crucial to maintaining efficiency in a competitive world market. You will take part in practical laboratory work and work-based learning in your workplace. Tutorial demonstrations and assessed practical work are also part of the course.
Teaching and learning
Wrexham Glyndŵr University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential.
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
Our Careers and Employability service is there to help you make decisions and plan the next steps towards a bright future. From finding work or further study to working out your interests, skills and aspirations, they can provide you with the expert information, advice and guidance you need.
The course will develop your intellectual and practical skills to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing technology and business environment. As well as continuing your professional development the course prepares you for:
- A career as a professional engineer in industry
- Design engineer
- Automation software engineer
- Test and calibration engineering
- Commissioning engineer
- Materials engineering
- Quality control
- Maintenance management
- Production management
- Mechatronic systems design engineering
- A management role in the industry
The fees you pay and the support available will depend on a number of different factors.
Wrexham Glyndŵr University’s tuition fees for 2021/22 for a part-time undergraduate degree course are £4,500 per year.
Full information can be found on our fees & finance pages. You will also find information about what your fees include in the FAQs section of those pages.
You can see the full programme specification here.
If you’re looking for a place to stay while you study then why not take a look at our accommodation section to get more information, including prices.
Those studying at our Plas Coch campus can stay at Wrexham Village, while students at our Northop campus can stay at Corbishley Hall, our on-campus halls of residence.
When a course is revalidated, it must also be reaccredited. Accreditation also has to be renewed periodically for existing courses. The details on the website are based on the accreditation of the previous or current version of the course, and the anticipated updates are made as soon as they are known. The majority of courses that are still ‘subject to re-accreditation’ are approved as expected however, this is not guaranteed and should the accreditation not be approved as planned, or be significantly amended or delayed, you will be informed by the university. The course will still run, but assistance will be provided to those who have been offered a place to find a suitable alternative course either at Wrexham Glyndwr University or at another provider, if applicants do not wish to continue without accreditation.
