BEng (Hons) Engineering (Top Up) – 1 year

The one-year BEng top-up programme is designed to help you complete the journey to a full degree programme, either from a Foundation Degree or an equivalent Level 5 qualification.

The College offers the following three programmes:

• BEng (Hons) Integrated Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Top-Up)
• BEng (Hons) Integrated Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up)
• BEng (Hons) Integrated Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)

These new programmes are in line with IET accreditation regulated by the Office of Students (OfS), with the qualification awarded by Sheffield Hallam University.

The programmes are delivered at our Roundhouse campus in the award-winning vocational skills centre packed with the latest industry-standard scientific and mechanical equipment – from rapid prototyping to robotics, CAD to electronics.

The course is delivered as a series of modules that cover the major themes relevant to today’s engineering industry. Each module contains industrial relevance and are generally delivered to small groups of students for nine hours (6 x 1.5 hours) over 33 weeks. As well as nine hours spent in college, it is expected that students will spend at least equal this time working outside college on assessments, research, revision and other guided learning activities.

Further information about the BEng Degree course can be obtained from the Engineering HE Coordinators. 

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications, experience and any other related issues. All applicants are also subject to approval by Sheffield Hallam University,

It is recommended that are currently employed in the engineering industry and have permission from your employer to undertake this programme, as it requires attendance for a full day at college.

You should have one of the following:

• A FdEng Engineering from Sheffield Hallam University or Derby College
• A Foundation Degree from another university in a relevant field
• A HND in an engineering field at Merit level or above

You will also need:

• GCSE English and Maths grades 9-4/A*- C (or equivalent

International students will need to demonstrate the minimum IELTS score identified for this course in English, in addition to having a successful interview. Please contact the College for more information.

The B.Eng. Hons. (Top Up) Degree in Integrated Engineering has three different pathways: Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing. The programme runs over two semesters and is based upon 120 Credits with 80 Credits being specific for each pathway

All Pathways

Systems Design & Engineering Analysis (40 Credits)

Project Management & Scoping (20 Credits)

Project Implementation (20 Credits)

Electrical Pathway

Power Electronics, Systems & Renewable Energy (40 Credits)

Manufacturing Pathway

Design Evaluation, Simulation & Operation of Manufacturing Systems (40 Credits)

Mechanical Pathway

Sustainable Engineering Design (40 Credits)

Assessment is based upon a model where 20 Credit modules have a single assessment and 40 Credit modules have two assessments. Assessments are a mixture of coursework exams, presentations and in-class assessments, which vary between the module and pathway.

The majority of programme will be delivered at the college’s Roundhouse campus which is supported by remote tutorials where required.

There is no requirement to bring any equipment with you other that usually required to take notes and collate other information relevant to your programme. However, a Windows-based PC could provide useful to run the software that is used during the course and provide access to the college’s student systems whether at home or in the workplace.

Each module has a different approach to assessment, optimised for the materials studied and skills acquired. There is a common theme of high-quality presentation, referenced research and in-depth analysis that runs through all assessments, be they examinations, seminars, coursework or laboratory reports.

The intensity of the programme means that any prospective student must be able to make the commitment to study extensively outside of normal college hours.

The programme is strongly academic and aims to develop engineers who have both academic and problem-solving skills in combination with work-based vocational skills. It partly meets the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. 

Students may take up a career in the development and maintenance of manufacturing process plant, the design and build of mechanical or electrical components, or the modelling of complex engineering systems to develop improved systems.

Offers are made subject to the availability of courses and the University Terms and Conditions.

For more information, contact Derby College Group on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk