FdEng Industrial Engineering

Program Overview

The part-time FdEng Industrial Engineering program equips individuals with the knowledge and skills required for a career in industrial engineering. Delivered in collaboration with employers, it emphasizes real-world application through work-based modules and industry-standard equipment. Students have the option to specialize in Mechanical, Electrical and Automation, or Manufacturing and Production pathways and can pursue a one-year top-up to obtain a BEng (Hons) degree.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Designed to meet the needs of people working in engineering, the FdEng Industrial Engineering course is delivered on a part-time basis to fit around employment. It has been developed with employers from a variety of industries and incorporates a number of work-based modules.

Objectives:

• To equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in a career in industrial engineering.
• To develop students' understanding of new and emerging technologies as well as a firm foundation in theory.
• To provide students with a strong foundation in the core principles of industrial engineering, including manufacturing processes, quality control, and project management.
• To enable students to apply their knowledge and skills to real-world engineering problems.

Outline:

• Year 1 (Level 4)
• Core Modules:
• Analytical Engineering Techniques
• Fundamentals of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Work-Based Investigation and Training
• Design and CAD
• Engineering Management
• Year 2 (Level 5)
• Core Modules:
• Industrial Project
• Analytical Control Techniques
• Modern manufacture and Industry 4.0
• Mechanical Pathway:
• Computer Aided Engineering
• Mechanical Systems Design
• Materials Engineering
• Electrical and Automation Pathway:
• Power, Distribution and System Design
• Industrial Automation & PLC
• Instrumentation & Condition Monitoring
• Manufacturing and Production Pathway:
• Industrial Automation & PLC
• Mechatronics Application & Manufacturing Systems
• Materials Engineering
• Work-based modules

Teaching:

• Students will take part in practical laboratory work and work-based learning in their workplace.
• Tutorial demonstrations and assessed practical work are also part of the course.
• Wrexham University is committed to supporting its students to maximise their academic potential.
• The university offers 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.
• The university's Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.

Careers:

• The course will develop students' intellectual and practical skills to meet the future needs of a rapidly changing technology and business environment.
• The course prepares students for a career as a professional Engineer in industry, in roles such as:
• Design Engineer
• Automation Software Engineer
• Test and Calibration Engineer
• Commissioning Engineer
• Materials Engineer
• Quality Control
• Maintenance Management
• Production Management
• Mechatronic Systems Design Engineer
• A management role in the industry

Other:

• The course is industry-led and designed to upskill staff in the local area.
• Students will be taught by a dedicated teaching team, many with industrial backgrounds.
• The course is delivered flexibly on day release allowing students to fit study around work.
• The university has excellent links to industry and local businesses.
• Students will use industrial standard equipment in the university's specialist engineering laboratories.
• There is an option of a one-year top-up (Level 6) to obtain a BEng (Hons) in Industrial Engineering.
• The overall cost will be less and students will graduate with a full honours degree in only three years (Level 6 top-up subject to meeting entry requirements).