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Engineering: Mechanical (in conjunction with the University of Strathclyde)

City of Glasgow College

Venues

Riverside Campus

Content

City of Glasgow College is delighted to be partners with The University of Strathclyde in the delivery of the Engineering Academy Programme. This is a pioneering programme that offers you an alternative route into university and employment as a Strathclyde student. The first year is an enhanced HNC programme at the college with direct transfer into second year of one of the engineering degrees at Strathclyde University.

In the first year at college you will study the following subjects:

Statics and Strength of Materials; Thermofluids; Dynamics; Materials Selection; Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 & 4; Pneumatics and Hydraulics; Engineering Principles; Computer-Aided Draughting for Engineers; Engineering Drawing; Communications; Introduction to Quality Management; DC and AC Principles; Design for Manufacture.

In addition to attending college, you will also attend the university each week to undertake lab work within your chosen department and complete a workshop skills unit.

Entry Requirements

4 Highers at BBBC including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics. Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering will be accepted in place of one non-essential Higher.

Progression Routes

Year 2 of relevant degree course at the University of Strathclyde

Start Date

August

Qualification

HNC

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

OBRT

Course Length

1 year

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

7

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy