University of Bradford
School of Engineering, Design and Technology
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University of Bradford
FdEng [National Qualifications Framework level I]
Engineering Technology
(Manufacturing Engineering)
(Plant & Process Engineering)
(Computer Aided Engineering)
(Electronic Engineering)
(Electrical Engineering)
(Mechanical Engineering)
Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)
Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
2 Years Full Time
3 years Part time
N/A
Engineering, Design
Original: 27 October 2002;
Amended: 7 May 2008; 30 July 2011;
Last amended: 5 April 2012 (L M-J)
Engineering is fundamental to the economic and social prosperity of the UK. It is a “people serving” profession
responsible for the creation of all material objects and systems necessary for modern life from concept to customer to
decommissioning. Engineering is fundamental to the creation and sustainability of the environment itself. Your studies
will be a foundation for life aimed at developing an appreciation of engineering principles and technical competence in
their application using a wide range of personal and professional skills. Our commitment to this integration is inherent
within the design of this course with its combination of classroom, workshop and work-based learning. The course is
operated by the University of Bradford through Partner Institutions who deliver modules flexibly and locally. The
partnership of industry and education that developed and continues to monitor the course content assure its relevance.
Overarching Programme Statement The Foundation Degree is primarily focused on people wishing to enter, or who
are already established in, technical employment and has a strong emphasis on work focused learning. You may follow
the generic Foundation degree, in which case you have a very wide range of optional modules to choose from, or one of
the five specialist strands. All strands facilitate progression from Stage 2 of the FD programme to final Stage of an
Honours degree programme. However, if you follow the generic strand, you will be guided in your choice of modules to
ensure that your course of study is sufficient to gain access to your desired Honours degree. The delivery format
addresses academic study whilst ensuring application of knowledge through work based learning and project based
assessment. All strands will provide you with an appreciation of the core areas of ICT, Business Management and
Financial Management. In addition you will acquire technical skills based on Mathematics and Science which underpin
the technical knowledge associated with your specialist interest.
Manufacturing Engineering – you will acquire and assimilate up to date manufacturing methodologies, processes,
systems and best practice required for volume manufacturing in today’s increasingly competitive global markets. An
appreciation of both Quality and Environmental responsibilities is embedded throughout the entire programme.
Plant and Process Engineering – you will acquire and apply modern techniques in relation to the control of high value
capital plant and processes, whilst appreciating quality and environmental responsibilities in today’s modern plants,
factory services and processes.
Computer Aided Engineering – you will develop the ability to design using current software and hardware,
complemented by knowledge of the protocols and computer aided manufacturing techniques required by today’s modern
businesses and customer demands.
Electronic Engineering – you will acquire and apply specialist knowledge and skills associated with robotics and
control, networks and devices in a rapidly developing sector of the market.
Electrical Engineering – you will acquire specialist knowledge and skills associated with power generation, drives and
the control of industrial systems.
Mechanical Engineering - You will acquire specialist technical knowledge and skills to understand the static and
dynamic behaviour of industrial machinery.
The ability of an engineer to think clearly and logically is widely appreciated by many other professions and your studies
may well be a stepping-stone to an alternative career in accountancy, teaching, law etc – a real foundation for life and for
a lifetime of learning. Upon graduation you will be able to continue your studies at Bradford with a view to obtaining an
Honours degree.
We aim to produce graduates who are creative and competitive for a rewarding career. This aim is achieved by:

Providing a supportive, structured environment in which students are encouraged to be creative and to develop
independent learning skills;
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Developing subject knowledge and understanding, discipline skills and personal transferable skills; to enable
graduates to pursue programmes of further study, or to enhance their career prospects;
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Promoting educational opportunities for ethnic minority, women, mature and alternatively qualified students, as well
as for school-leavers and traditionally qualified students. This degree should be particularly attractive to those
students currently undertaking qualifications such as Advanced Modern Apprenticeships.
Learning outcomes indicate what you should know and understand, and be able to do upon successful completion of
the course. Engineering is an inter-active process usually involving creation, planning, analysis, design, economic
evaluation, manufacture, operation & maintenance and decommissioning with a view to minimizing environmental
impact. As such, you will develop the following:
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Knowledge and Understanding of fundamental concepts, principles and theories underpinning manufacturing or
robotics and control; appropriate numerical methods to solve technical problems; principles and practice of design;
business and management practices; key concepts, principles and theories required for successful innovation.
Discipline Specific Skills in the use of computers in the creation, design, and rapid prototyping; numerical methods
for modelling and analysing technical problems; selection and application of principles and data collection &
manipulation methods to support problem solving; skills of analysis & synthesis to support design; ability to
recognise limits in your knowledge base and its impact on problem solving and design; plan, undertake and report
on work-based project studies.
Personal and Transferable Skills in data management & presentation; interpretation of information; IT and
communication skills; creative and systematic problem solving; scientific method; life long learning; teamwork &
leadership; and personal management.
The curriculum
The map of the curriculum which you will study on your specialist strand is detailed on the final page showing core (C)
and optional (O) modules. Each stage of the course comprises 120 credits. For 10 credit modules all of the teaching
and assessment is undertaken in the same semester. Some of the 20 credit modules have teaching and assessment
which occurs either within a semester or in two consecutive semesters. The course may be spread over two years full
time study or three years part time study comprising two semesters in each year.
The curriculum map reflects the ideal progression route through the degree course. However, to provide flexibility to
meet both your and your employer’s needs it is possible to replace 10 Credits of specified option modules in each Stage
with a free choice of “elective” module (E) from those specified as optional on the generic Foundation Degree.
Additionally, to match your employment pattern, multiple delivery of modules may take place in all semesters. Both
elements of flexibility will be developed in consultation with your employer, your College and the programme manager.
Assessment regulations: a summary (the text of the progression regulations is maintained on the Web http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Undergrad_Regs_.html )
Part time students will be eligible for the award of a College Certificate on the successful completion of 80 Credits of
module study. When you have successfully completed the first 120 credits (i.e. year 1) you will be eligible for the
University of Bradford Certificate of Higher Education. When you successfully complete the Foundation Degree (i.e. 240
credits) you will be awarded the FdEng Degree. Should you achieve an overall average of at least 60.0% you will be
eligible for the award of merit, similarly an overall average of at least 70.0% will be eligible for the award of the degree
with distinction. The learning outcomes for these awards are consistent with those of the Framework for Higher
Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Teaching, learning and assessment strategies
Typically, each module at Stage 1 and 2 will involve you in 36 hours of organised teaching respectively. You will
experience a wide range of learning environments in College, work-place and University settings. Concepts, principles
and theories are generally explored in formal lectures, practised in associated tutorials and employment and
demonstrated in laboratory classes. Practical skills are developed in laboratory, drawing office or design studio sessions
together with opportunities presented within the work place or within a work focused environment, e.g. through a
placement project. Cognitive and personal skills are developed in more open-ended problem solving and design
exercises, often tackled by working in small groups supported by members of academic staff or your employer. Project
work is used to bring various aspects of your course together.
Methods of Assessment are similarly varied and your progress will be assessed using a mix of formal examinations,
various technical reports, essays and oral presentations.
Work Based (Focused) Learning (WBL)
WBL is an important and integral part of the programme requiring the student to demonstrate through tutor led guidance
the application of acquired knowledge/skills via a work focused/based project or assignment. The main elements are:

Seminars/Tutorials - (employer / academic staff) interactive style, designed to provide an insight into the work
environment, dealing with the practical aspects of employment, Health and Safety, and time management while
working with others.

Work placements or Work Based (Focused) learning (employer / academic staff) – in most cases short duration
providing guidance, advice throughout the project, in some cases requiring an initial interview to establish an
appropriate project within the work placement.

Laboratory/Practical (employer/University/College) – where appropriate, practical exercises, workshops, company
visits might offer an effective delivery option
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Directed Study (employer/ academic staff) – assistance from industrial coach, Tutor / mentor, and access to books,
websites, technical articles, attendance at Professional Institution meetings etc…

Other (student led) – self-study using employing a combination of practical activity and research.
Assessment method – typically a written report of approximately 2000 words which may include an element of
laboratory work if appropriate. Written reports will be assessed by local academic staff and will be moderated by the
University.
Admissions policy
Each year we admit about 50 FTE undergraduates to this course. A wide range of qualifications will be considered by
the Admissions Team, and normally include an appropriate Advanced Modern Apprenticeship or Advanced Vocational
Qualification which will be considered on an individual basis. In addition, you should have GCSE passes or equivalent in
English and Mathematics. If you are a mature applicant without any of the above formal qualifications you will be invited
for interview with a member of academic staff to discuss whether your experience and qualifications would be suitable.
This is done on a case-by-case basis. In some cases it may be necessary to undertake a short Bridging Programme to
prepare you for entry to the course.
Holders of a Higher National Certificate will be considered for direct entry to Stage 2 of the course.
Student support and guidance
This is provided both by University, partner Colleges and training providers, and your employer. You will be allocated a
personal Tutor / Mentor who is someone with whom you will be able to talk about any academic or personal concerns. If
you are registered on the part time course you will also be allocated an industrial mentor to help guide your professional
development. The School has a system of handbooks, year tutors and formal staff-student liaison committees so that
issues are rapidly dealt with. Also you will have access to University’s Blackboard and VLE for establishing links across
all the colleges to enhance student participation and networking opportunities. The University and partner Colleges and
training providers offer important facilities such as extended access to Library and Computing facilities, counselling and
welfare services, careers advice and a Disabilities Office. The latter routinely arranges dyslexia assessments and
appropriate additional time allocation for sitting examinations.
Distance learning provision
The delivery mechanism from the University of Bradford based delivery of the programme is tutor supported distance
learning. The learning materials will be available through the VLE in a “self study” format and will be supported through a
module tutor who will be allocated. A personal tutor will be allocated in order to develop an appropriate module diet that
will meet the requirements of the curriculum and to provide other academic and pastoral support as required.
The provision is based upon a trimester system of teaching periods that nominally start in September, January and May
throughout the academic year. Students are able to undertake any appropriate module (curriculum permitting) at any of
the trimester periods, although guidance will be provided by the personal and course tutor where necessary.
Where modules require examination there is a process in place to allow students to undertake these examinations within
their workplace outside of a 40 mile radius of the University of Bradford. This provision is subject to the academic staff
being satisfied that University regulation around examinations will be followed and that assessment security can be
guaranteed.
The Next Step
Upon graduation you will be eligible to transfer to Stage 3 of one of our part-time or full-time BSc (Honours) degrees or,
following the completion of a brief Bridging Programme, to a BEng (Hons) programme such as Mechanical and
Manufacturing Engineering; Electrical/Electronic Engineering. Further details are available from our Admissions Office.
Engineering Technology – Part-time (distance learning) Programmes
Mod Code Credits Stg
Level
Module Title
Gen ME PPE CAE ElE EcE Mech
Stage 1 (Full time Year One)
ENG5000M
ENG5001M
ENG5002D
ENG5003D
ENG5004L
ENG5005M
ENG5006M
ENG5007M
ENG5008D
ENG5009M
ENG5010M
ENG5011M
ENG5012M
ENG5013M
ENG5014M
10
10
20
20
20
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Personal and Professional Development - 1
Mathematics la
Digital Electronics
Materials and Mechanical Principles
Information and Communication Technology
Manufacturing Systems
3 D Solid Modelling
Analogue Electronics
New Product Design & Introduction

Management & Business
Mathematics 1b
Mechanical and Material Metrology

Computer Integrated Manufacture

Industrial Sensors & Actuators

Industrial Communication Networks

Elective from the available options list
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Professional Skills
O O O
Further Mathematics
C C C
Financial Management
O O O
Power & Energy Management
 O O O
Health and Safety Management
 O O O
Further Mechanical Principles
O
Quality Engineering & Management
 O O O
Engineering materials
 O O O
Project management
O O O
Production & Operations Management
O C O
Control
O
O
Rapid Prototyping
O
Condition Monitoring of Industrial Systems
O O O
Structured Programming
O
Computer Aided Design and Engineering
O** O** O
CAD in Manufacturing
O** O**
Personal & Professional Development 2  C C C
Robotics & Control
 O O
Plant & Factory Services
 O O C
Production Processes
 O O
Programmable Logic Devices
 O
Further Dimensional Metrology
O
Electrical Power Generation

O
Object Oriented Programming using C++
O
Power & Drives
O
Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics O O O
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
O** O**
Design Project
 C C C
20
2
2
Elective from the available options list
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
C
C
O
C
C
O
O
O
C
C
O
C
C
C
O
C
E
O
O
E
O
O
E
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
O
C
C
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
C
O
C
C
O
C
O
O
O
E
E
Stage 2 (Full time Year Two)
ENG5015M
ENG5016M
ENG2013M
ENG5017M
ENG5018M
ENG2076M
ENG5019M
ENG2023M
ENG3009M
ENG5021M
ENG5022M
ENG5023M
ENG5024M
ENG1034M
ENG5025M
ENG2061L
ENG1048L
ENG5027M
ENG5028M
ENG5029M
ENG5030M
ENG2077M
ENG5031M
ENG2041M
ENG5033M
ENG5034M
ENG2015M
ENG5035D
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E
E
C
O
C
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
C
O**
O**
C
O
O
O**
C
O
C
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O**
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
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Gen ME PPE CAE ElE EcE Mech
Stage 1
Total Core 50 80 80 80 80
80
Total Option 70 40 40 40 40
40
Total stage 1 credits 120 120 120 120 120 120
80
40
120
Credit rating of options to be selected
Stage 2
Total Core 50 60 60 60 60
60
60
Total Option 70 60 60 60 60
60
60
Total stage 2 credits 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Module title identified in italics show work-based (focused) learning modules
Generic course – Gen, Manufacturing Engineering – ME, Plant & Process Engineering – PPE, Computer Aided
Engineering – CAE, Electronic Engineering – EcE, Electrical Engineering – ElE, Mechanical Engineering - Mech.
**
CAD in Manufacturing module is not available to students taking Computer Aided Design and Engineering and/or
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly.
Engineering Technology – Full and Part-time Programmes
Mod Code Credits Stg Sem Level
Module Title
Gen ME PPE CAE ElE EcE Mech
Stage 1 (Full time Year One)
ENG5000M
ENG5001M
ENG5002D
ENG5003D
ENG5004L
ENG5005M
ENG5006M
ENG5007M
ENG5008D
ENG5009M
ENG5010M
ENG5011M
ENG5012M
ENG5013M
ENG5014M
10
10
20
20
20
10
10
10
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1/2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Personal and Professional Development - 1
Mathematics la
Digital Electronics
Materials and Mechanical Principles
Information and Communication Technology
Manufacturing Systems
3 D Solid Modelling
Analogue Electronics
New Product Design & Introduction

Management & Business
Mathematics 1b
Mechanical and Material Metrology

Computer Integrated Manufacture

Industrial Sensors & Actuators

Industrial Communication Networks

Elective from the available options list
C
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
C
C
C
E
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
20
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
20
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3&4
3&4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Professional Skills
O O O
Further Mathematics
C C C
Financial Management
O O O
Power & Energy Management
 O O O
Health and Safety Management
 O O O
Further Mechanical Principles
O
Quality Engineering & Management
 O O O
Engineering materials
 O O O
Project management
O O O
Production & Operations Management
O C O
Control
O
O
Rapid Prototyping
O
Condition Monitoring of Industrial Systems
O O O
Structured Programming
O
Computer Aided Design and Engineering
O** O** O
CAD in Manufacturing
O** O**
Personal & Professional Development 2  C C C
Robotics & Control
 O O
Plant & Factory Services
 O O C
Production Processes
 O O
Programmable Logic Devices
 O
Further Dimensional Metrology
O
Electrical Power Generation

O
Object Oriented Programming using C++
O
Power & Drives
O
Applied Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics O O O
Design for Manufacture & Assembly
O** O**
Design Project
 C C C
20
2
3-4
2
Elective from the available options list
C
C
C
C
C
C
C
O
C
C
O
C
C
O
O
O
C
C
O
C
C
C
O
C
E
O
O
E
O
O
E
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
C
C
C
O
C
C
C
O
C
O
C
O
C
C
O
C
C
O
C
O
O
O
E
E
Stage 2 (Full time Year Two)
ENG5015M
ENG5016M
ENG2013M
ENG5017M
ENG5018M
ENG2076M
ENG5019M
ENG2023M
ENG3009M
ENG5021M
ENG5022M
ENG5023M
ENG5024M
ENG1034M
ENG5025M
ENG2061L
ENG1048L
ENG5027M
ENG5028M
ENG5029M
ENG5030M
ENG2077M
ENG5031M
ENG2041M
ENG5033M
ENG5034M
ENG2015M
ENG5035D
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E
E
C
O
C
O
O
O
C
O
O
O
O
C
O
C
O**
O**
C
O
O
O**
C
O
C
O
C
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O**
C
C
C
C
E
E
E
E
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Gen ME PPE CAE ElE EcE Mech
Stage 1, Semester 1 – option count
Stage 1, Semester 2 – option count
Total Core
Total Option
Total stage 1 credits
40
30
50
70
120
20
20
80
40
120
20 20 20
20
20 20 20
20
80 80 80
80
40 40 40
40
120 120 120 120
20
20
80
40
120
Credit rating of options to be selected
Stage 2, Semester 3 – option count
50 40 20 40 40
40
40
Stage 2, Semester 4 – option count
20 20 40 20 20
20
20
Total Core 50 60 60 60 60
60
60
Total Option 70 60 60 60 60
60
60
Total stage 2 credits 120 120 120 120 120 120 120
Module title identified in italics show work-based (focused) learning modules
Generic course – Gen, Manufacturing Engineering – ME, Plant & Process Engineering – PPE, Computer Aided
Engineering – CAE, Electronic Engineering – EcE, Electrical Engineering – ElE, Mechanical Engineering - Mech.
**
CAD in Manufacturing module is not available to students taking Computer Aided Design and Engineering and/or
Design for Manufacturing & Assembly.
For further information, please check the University prospectus or contact the Admissions tutor.
The Admissions Office
The Admissions Office
The University of Bradford
School of Engineering, Design & Technology
Richmond Road
The University of Bradford
Bradford
Chesham Building
BD7 1DP
Richmond Road
UK
Bradford
BD7 1DP
UK
+44 (0)1274 233054
+44 (0)1274 234567
http://www.brad.ac.uk/courses/
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