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Derby University logo On 1st August 2012 Leek College merged with the University of Derby to become part of its Division of Further Education. From September 2013 everyone joining as a first year student on the Foundation Degrees and HNC’s delivered at Leek College will be studying on awards validated by the University of Derby. It is expected that the subjects offered will be similar to those we currently deliver and full details will be posted in the near future.

Foundation Degree in Mechanical Technology

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Designed with the assistance of employer organisations and their representatives, this Foundation Degree is ideal for engineers seeking to develop a range of mechanical technology skills to complement their existing experience.

This nationally recognised model allows you to achieve this qualification in just 2 years.

Units Studied

Year 1 modules
CE00724-4 Personal  Development 1 (work based),
CE00023-4 Mathematics for Technology,
CE00025-4 Technology A,
CE00026-4 Technology B,
CE00435-4 Thermodynamics,
CE00027-4 Mechanical Principles,
CE00022-4 Design Principles for Technology,
CE00021-4 Design Project.
 
Year 2 modules
CE00029-5 Material Properties and Selection,
CE00068-5 Fluid Technology,
CE00028-5 Control Technology,
CE00069-5 Product Creation Technology,
CE00072-5 Applied Mechanical Technology,
CE00070-5 Work-Based Project,
CE00070-5 Work-Based Project,
CE00725-5 Personal Development 2 (work based).
 
For more information on each module just visit www.staffs.ac.uk/current/student/modules/ and type in the module.

How the course is assessed

Coursework, assignments, examinations., personal development, work-based project and design project.

What next?

This course provides the opportunity for students to progress to the Top-up BSc/BSc (Hons) in Mechanical Technology at Staffordshire University.
Key Information Set

Stadardised details and Key Information about this course.

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Accreditation

Course Level

Level 4/5

Duration

2 years, part time.
One whole day per week between 9.00am and 8.00pm.

Entry Requirements

If you are aged between 18 and 21 the entry requirements are any of the following:

BTEC National Diploma in Engineering.
A level Mathematics, Science or Physics.

Mature students with relevant experience and mathematical ability are welcome. There are flexible entry requirements for those over 21 based on an interview with the Admissions Tutor.

Fees

£3000 per year. For information about financial support available (including the new Tuition Fee Loan for part-time students) and how to apply visit http://www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance or call 0845 300 5090.

Course Leader

Stephen Cliff

start of quoteIt’s extremely rewarding to see the professional development, both technical and attitudinal, of the students over the period of the course. I believe that this is largely due to the work based project nature of the programme, which has proved really successful in helping them reach their potential.