BSc (Hons) Agricultural Machinery Engineering (Top Up)

This course is delivered at University Centre Myerscough and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire.

The agricultural machinery engineering industry within the United Kingdom employs highly capable, motivated staff who can contribute to the success of their organisation in all areas. This degree will provide the ideal platform for those who wish to progress within the industry.

This course is designed as a progression route for those students who have completed a Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject area. It focuses on developing further an understanding of the agricultural machinery engineering industry and how businesses/organisations function within the industry. The knowledge provided by this course provides a basis for working in management or operational roles either in the United Kingdom or elsewhere in the world.

Foundation Degree or HND in a related subject or 2 years (one at Level 4 and the other at Level 5) of Honours Degree work in a related discipline achieved at 'pass' standard or above. Applicants with alternative equivalent qualifications will also be considered positively. Applicants must also produce evidence of successfully completing a research based module at level 5.

Applicants for whom English is a second language must be able to demonstrate proof of International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at level 6.0 (with no component score lower than 5.5) or equivalent.

All offers may be subject to successful interview

Steel toe capped footwear and flame proof overalls may be required for independent research purposes.

Extra Costs:

Additional costs for items that are essential for the course include:

Flame proof overalls and safety footwear - £85

Additional costs for opportunities and items that are optional for the course include:

Accommodation and subsistence on field trips and visits - £40

Team Polo shirts - £24

You must be able to demonstrate proof of your English language skills by showing that you have a minimum of CEFR level B2 in each of the four components of language learning; reading, writing, listening and speaking. If you are applying with a visa then in most cases, you will require a UKVI version of an authorised test at an approved centre. You can find more information on the Government website. Depending on the test you take, there will be a comparison guide on the test centre website to show which score is required to ensure you meet the B2 CEFR level.  

Graduates will be in a position to apply for management posts in the manufacturing and retail sector, or contract management within the market sector, or in International Business Management, International Trading, and advancement into teaching or research.