BEng (Hons) Engineering (Top-up) - Part-time

As a University Centre Colchester BEng (Hons) Engineering student, you will gain a systematic understanding of mechanical or electrical engineering that will involve the acquisition of knowledge, the demonstration of enquiry and analysis, and the ability to research engineering issues at the forefront of current engineering practice and development. You will tackle core subjects in Lean Manufacturing and Business Improvement as well as organising, planning and executing a large-scale engineering project that will be based in the workplace. As the course progresses, you will undertake individual specialised projects related to electrical or mechanical engineering disciplines.

This programme is an industry recognised qualification that builds skills currently in high demand by employers. It provides access to exciting opportunities within a challenging and rewarding sector with fantastic career paths and many job prospects both locally, nationally and even internationally.

Entry requirements are generally given as GSCE and A Levels. These are the UK standard qualifications that are awarded at the end of a student’s time at school or college, and your country may have equivalent qualifications that can be used to support your application. You must be a minimum age of 16 or over to apply for one of our courses. Check the course finder for the exact qualification for each course.

When you search for courses, don’t worry if the entry requirements don’t specify your qualifications – we can accept alternative equivalent qualifications for many of our courses. We are happy to consider qualifications from other countries for entry onto our courses and an assessment will be made of their equivalence to our UK qualifications.

Applications Open Now!

The application window for Access to Higher Education courses opened on 1st October 2021.

Applications for this course are made via our online application form and you are able to access it from this course page.

Once you are ready to apply then please click the ‘Apply Online‘ button located in the menu section below.

Upon successful submission of an application you will receive an acknowledgement email from our Admissions team. If you do not receive this you should contact the team to check that your application has been received.

We will then process your application and applicants will receive further correspondence from the College about the next stages of the admissions process. These will include details about interviews with the course tutor or any pre-assessments.

Our next Adult Learner Information Evening takes place on Wednesday 4th May 2022, 6pm – 8pm, where tutors will be on hand to discuss the course.

Book onto the next adult learner event here

In the mean time, if you have any further questions about the application process, want to check the progress of your application or if you are unsure about anything please contact us using the enquiry line or enquiry form below.