Engineering (Industrial Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 48 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) in an appropriate discipline:

• DD from A levels to include mathematics and a technology, engineering or science-based subject
• PPP from Extended Diploma, MP from Diploma, MM from 90 Credit Diploma in a science or technology-based subject, including passes in mathematics

The entry criteria for direct entry onto Level 5 of the programme are:

• HNC or HND with an overall merit grade in: Mechanical, General or Aeronautical Engineering or an appropriate Engineering discipline

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are expected to achieve a minimum 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Qualification Obtained

Learning and Teaching Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need your own scientific calculator; we recommend the Casio FFX-91ES (costs start from around £15).

Books, journals and electronic resources can be accessed via the College's learning resources facilities.

Tuition Fees

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Regulation and Accreditation

Accrediting Institution: Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Awarding Body: Lancaster University

Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS)

Terms and Conditions

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Career Options and Progression

This degree pathway will enable you to be a proactive problem-solver across industries and manufacturing industry giants, in transport, civil, aerospace sectors as well as high-tech companies and start-ups and smaller-scale, local enterprises, whether in production, manufacturing or their support services and administration.

Industrial engineering enables graduates to compete for a very wide range of jobs, including government positions and key roles within businesses. The development and evolution of information systems, productivity, sustainability and optimisation are among the topics industrial engineers consider on a daily basis in their work.

With an Industrial Engineering qualification, you may work across all sectors in process optimisation, planning, development, research, and across practically all industry fields, from healthcare and retail to energy production and manufacturing, and even banking and government organisations.

You will be able to work as process engineer, quality control specialist, project manager, safety engineer and many others. Work will also be found in inspection services, health and safety and numerous other fields. Industrial engineers work very well in teams with all other engineering professionals and are great additions to innovative tech companies and start-ups.

Upon graduation, you may expect a reasonable starting salary depending on companies. Your salary will go up as you gather varied experience and engage in professional development and lifelong learning.

Certifications in project management, lean, and lean six sigma, along with international experience, provide good opportunities to rise up in qualifications and salary. Midcareer many industrial engineers go into managerial positions that require a mix of business, management and engineering knowledge and skills. This makes them very adaptable to corporate international settings. Some consider MBA or EMBA qualifications at this point, or Masters degrees In Project Management, Operations, Logistics and Supply Chain.

A number of industrial engineers are also entrepreneurs and business owners. A few engage in start-up ventures or work as consultants. At senior level, you may expect higher salaries in the usual engineering range depending on knowledge, skills, experience and the company.

Graduates are knowledgeable in business development, operations management and project management practices. Industrial Engineering produces highly performant graduates who thrive in industry careers.

They are also able to focus on the development of project and human resource management skills. They can fill a wide variety of roles in production, manufacturing, design, logistics, testing, quality and systems development. Industrial Engineering graduates work in production and manufacturing as planning, engineers, process engineers, sales engineers, managers.

They also work in quality control, cost and risk control, data analysis, optimisation, and production management as improvement specialists or quality officers. They may find work in research, design and development. Industrial engineers are required to have a broad understanding of a range of engineering and associated management subject disciplines which are constantly updated when working in the industry.