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    Engineering

    You are a technical and methodical thinker with a desire to find solutions to any problems you come across. As an Engineering student at Newcastle College University Centre, you will thrive as you develop the skills you need for a successful career in industry.


    Learning in our industry-standard facilities, you will have access to our state-of-the-art CAD suites and equipment such as CNC, robotics, 3D printers, 3D scanners, metalwork lathes and fabrication tools.

    You will be encouraged to apply for and work towards EngTech status, giving you the edge as an Engineering graduate.

    Our degrees are linked extensively with industry. You will have the opportunity to work with big names in the industry throughout your studies, including IHC, Renolit IMechE, Port of Blyth and Siemens.

    If you seek to build a rewarding career, start your engineering journey with us.

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    Investing in your future

    Read more about our investment

    We've received £8million in funding from the Office for Students (OfS) and we're investing this into brand-new equipment and facilities to support you on your degree.

    In 2022, we spent part of a £2million investment into leading-edge teaching facilities on Engineering equipment, including:

    • Smart Robot car kits for digital programming

    • Computational fluid dynamics (CFD) software

    • An industrial robot

    • FLUID SIM to design and test hydraulic and pneumatic circuits

    • Siemens PLC including HMI

    • A 3D industrial printer

    • CNC lathe machine


    Over the next three years, we will also be building a dedicated Construction, Engineering and Energy HE Hub, which will include three high-spec CAD/BIM suites featuring equipment such as:

    • 4K Ultra-High Accuracy Microscope

    • Multisensor Measurement System

    What can I study?

    FdEng Engineering

    Do you have a passion for engineering and problem solving? Choose between a Mechanical or Electrical pathway on this FdEng Engineering course to progress in your engineering career.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    FdEng Engineering (Part-Time)

    Choose this course if you would like to progress into a career in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.

    Length: 2 years
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up)

    Are you ready to create change in a constantly evolving industry? This course is for you!

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top Up) (Part-Time)

    Do you want to take a step up in your engineering career? This part-time BSc (Hons) in Engineering Management (Top Up) is the perfect option if you are looking to upgrade your foundation degree to a bachelors or enhance your current qualifications with a management specialism.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top-Up)

    Are you looking for a stimulating career in an industry that is constantly evolving? Electrical and Electronic Engineers are innovators and problem solvers.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)

    Would you like to be a part of one of the biggest industries in the UK? This Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering degree will kick-start your engineering journey and help you develop skills in your chosen engineering discipline.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Full-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top Up) (Part-Time)

    Top your engineering degree up to a Bachelors degree in one year with this intensive part time BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering course.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top Up) (Part-Time)

    Are you looking for a part-time course to top up your Engineering degree? This BEng (Hons) in Electrical Electronic Engineering (Top Up) could be perfect for you.

    Length: 1 year
    Study: Part-Time
    Start date: 8th September 2025
    Location: Rye Hill Campus

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    Meet our staff and students

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    Grace Lilley

    BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up)

    "I've had access to fantastic staff support throughout my degree, and I've learnt and developed so many transferable skills that I know will make me attractive to employers in the Engineering industry. We've also had quite a few guest speakers in to discuss their experiences, which has been really helpful and quite inspiring, really!"
    Hazel Bone

    Hazel Bone

    Course Leader - Engineering

    "As well as my day to day teaching activities I work with our students encouraging them to take part in Equality and Diversity competitions, Young Engineer for Britain, Greenpower Electric Car competition, Jaguar F1 in Schools, where I have represented the college on many occasions in regional finals with our students. You may You may also recognise me from Robot Wars Techno-games where I competed for a number of years with my robot FireStorm."

    Arnaud Victorien Ekonde

    Arnaud Ekonde

    BSc (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering (Top-Up)

    I would definitely recommend studying at Newcastle College University Centre if you’re an international student. The University Centre offers a supportive, friendly environment for all students, with a diverse community of students and staff who all go out of their way to make sure you have everything you need to thrive. It’s also very financially accessible to study here, as the academic course fees for international students are almost the same as the home students’ fees, which is a massive selling point!
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    What can I do with an Engineering qualification?

    Mechanical engineers Electrical engineers Electronics engineers Design and development engineers Production and process engineers Engineering professionals n.e.c. Engineering technicians Science, engineering and production technicians n.e.c. TV, video and audio engineers IT engineers

    Daily tasks:

    • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of materials and systems.
    • Ensures that equipment, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and safety standards.
    • Designs mechanical equipment, such as steam, internal combustion and other non-electrical motors for railway locomotives, road vehicles, aeroplanes and other machinery.
    • Determines materials, equipment, piping, capacities, layout of plant or system and specification for manufacture.
    • Undertakes research and advises on energy use, materials handling, thermodynamic processes, fluid mechanics, vehicles and environmental controls.

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    • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor the performance and safety of electrical assemblies and systems.
    • Ensures that manufacture, operation and maintenance comply with design specifications and contractual arrangements.
    • Determines and specifies manufacturing methods of electrical systems.
    • Supervises, controls and monitors the operation of electrical generation, transmission and distribution systems.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Tests, diagnoses faults and undertakes repair of electronic equipment.
    • Organises and establishes control systems to monitor performance and evaluate designs.
    • Determines and specifies appropriate production and/or installation methods and quality and safety standards.
    • Undertakes research and advises on all aspects of telecommunications equipment, radar, telemetry and remote control systems, data processing equipment, microwaves and other electronic equipment.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Prepares specifications for materials and other components.
    • Produces final design information for use in preparation of layouts, parts lists, etc..
    • Arranges construction and testing of model or prototype and modifies design if necessary.
    • Prepares working designs for steam, aero, turbine, marine and electrical engines, mechanical instruments, aircraft and missile structures, vehicle and ship structures, plant and machinery equipment, domestic electrical appliances, building systems and services, and electronic computing and telecommunications equipment.
    • Assesses product requirements, including costs, manufacturing feasibility and market requirements.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Designs, controls and constructs process plants to manufacture products.
    • Undertakes research and develops processes to achieve physical and/or chemical change for oil, pharmaceutical, synthetic, plastic, food and other products.
    • Liaises with materials buying, storing and controlling departments to ensure a steady flow of supplies.
    • Advises management on and ensures effective implementation of new production methods, techniques and equipment.
    • Investigates and eliminates potential hazards and bottlenecks in production.
    • Devises and implements production control methods to monitor operational efficiency.
    • Recommends optimum equipment and layout and prepares drawings and specifications.
    • Studies existing and alternative production methods, regarding work flow, plant layout, types of machinery and cost.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Provides technical consultancy services.
    • Examines and advises on patent applications.
    • Prepare sketches, drawings and specifications showing materials to be used, construction and finishing methods and other details.
    • Devises and implements control systems to monitor operational efficiency and performance of system and materials.
    • Designs new systems and equipment with regard to cost, market requirements and feasibility of manufacture.
    • Establishes principles and techniques to improve the quality, durability and performance of materials such as textiles, glass, rubber, plastics, ceramics, metals and alloys.
    • Researches into problem areas to advance basic knowledge, evaluate new theories and techniques and to solve specific problems.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Visits and advises clients on the use and servicing of mechanical and chemical engineering products and services.
    • Inspects completed aircraft maintenance work to certify that it meets standards and the aircraft is ready for operation.
    • Diagnoses and detects faults and implements procedures to maintain efficient operation of systems and equipment.
    • Prepares estimates of materials, equipment and labour required for engineering projects.
    • Sets up equipment, undertakes tests, takes readings, performs calculations and records and interprets data.
    • Plans and prepares work and test schedules based on specifications and drawings.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Otherwise assists technologists as directed.
    • Performs calculations and records and interprets data.
    • Undertakes tests and takes measurements and readings.
    • Sets up apparatus for experimental, demonstration or other purposes.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Carries out service tasks such as cleaning and insulation testing according to schedule.
    • Re-assembles equipment, tests for correct functioning and makes any necessary further adjustments.
    • Dismantles equipment and repairs or replaces faulty components or wiring.
    • Uses electronic testing equipment to diagnose faults and check voltages and resistance.
    • Examines equipment and observes reception to determine nature of defect.

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    Daily tasks:

    • Maintains documentation to track and log work in progress and completed.
    • Advises on and installs operating soft/firm ware and may carry out upgrades.
    • Repairs or replaces defective components.
    • Diagnoses hardware related faults.
    • Installs, tests and maintains computer-related hardware (processors, memory chips, circuit boards, displays, sensors, data storage devices, printers, etc.) according to given specifications.

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