Engineering (Industrial Engineering) - BEng Hons Degree (Part-time)

Course Code: ET1HE610

DEGREE-LEVEL

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Start Date	Location	Duration / Fees
08/09/2025	Bispham Campus	3 Years / £6,167 per year	Apply

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Course Overview

This is the 3-year, part-time Industrial Engineering programme starting at Level 5.

You will be expected to have achieved a Level 4 qualification before starting this programme.

We are in unprecedented times. Industry 4.0 has given rise to the need for professionals with the technical and management expertise to develop and manage engineering and business systems.

This Industrial Engineering programme will empower you with the versatility, flexibility and adaptability to soar and succeed in this exciting and fast-moving environment.

You'll acquire a deep understanding of industry, business, quality and management processes taking a keen interest in human factors, improvement, ergonomics, customer satisfaction and quality.

Industrial engineers operate at the centre of complex processes, systems and organisations, putting into practice their technical engineering knowledge, alongside expertise in business development, operations management and project management.

Businesses and industries depend on the principles of Industrial Engineering, which include increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and improving product and service quality.

Industrial engineers optimise complex processes, organisations and systems or even create them to achieve higher efficiency by saving time, money or effort, and to monitor quality and increase productivity.

Industrial Engineering overlaps with operations research, management science and ergonomics. It is a human-oriented discipline accommodating the viewpoints and motives of users at all levels.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of 48 UCAS points (excluding Functional Skills) in an appropriate discipline:

DD from A levels to include mathematics and a technology, engineering or science-based subject
PPP from Extended Diploma, MP from Diploma, MM from 90 Credit Diploma in a science or technology-based subject, including passes in mathematics

The entry criteria for direct entry onto Level 5 of the programme are:

HNC or HND with an overall merit grade in: Mechanical, General or Aeronautical Engineering or an appropriate Engineering discipline

Applicants for whom English is not their first language are expected to achieve a minimum 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component

Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis.

Please note: Where wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is a mandatory requirement of the course, it is the responsibility of the learner to ensure that they are able to wear such equipment. Further information can be obtained at the IAG session which all applicants are invited to or by calling Course Enquiries on 01253 504343.

Career Options and Progression

This degree pathway will enable you to be a proactive problem-solver across industries and manufacturing industry giants, in transport, civil, aerospace sectors as well as high-tech companies and start-ups and smaller-scale, local enterprises, whether in production, manufacturing or their support services and administration.

Industrial engineering enables graduates to compete for a very wide range of jobs, including government positions and key roles within businesses. The development and evolution of information systems, productivity, sustainability and optimisation are among the topics industrial engineers consider on a daily basis in their work.

With an Industrial Engineering qualification, you may work across all sectors in process optimisation, planning, development, research, and across practically all industry fields, from healthcare and retail to energy production and manufacturing, and even banking and government organisations.

You will be able to work as process engineer, quality control specialist, project manager, safety engineer and many others. Work will also be found in inspection services, health and safety and numerous other fields. Industrial engineers work very well in teams with all other engineering professionals and are great additions to innovative tech companies and start-ups.

Upon graduation, you may expect a reasonable starting salary depending on companies. Your salary will go up as you gather varied experience and engage in professional development and lifelong learning.

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Most courses are assessed via a combination of coursework and exams – the percentage weighting of each of these is outlined below. Coursework might range from written tasks and assignments to the collation of a portfolio of evidence based around a work placement. Coursework differs from exams in that it is usually non-timed and carried out independently.

Exam

Exams are formal, timed written assessments, carried out in a controlled environment and overseen by one or more invigilators. They assess your grasp of the theory and underpinning knowledge related to your chosen career area. The opposite of practicals, they require you to set out your practical understanding within an academic context. Some courses have no exams – the exam/coursework ratio is outlined below.

Practical

Practical assessments identify your technical ability to apply theory to hands-on tasks in your chosen career area. They can be timed or non-timed and involve observation of your practical skills and competencies, either in a work-based environment or a dedicated College setting that closely resembles the workplace. Practical work-based assessments are supported and carried out by a trained assessor.

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Course Structure

Teaching and Learning Methods

Scheduled Learning

Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits.

Independent Study

Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision.

Placement

Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically.

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Industry Placement and Field Trips

Other Costs and Equipment Needed

You will need your own scientific calculator; we recommend the Casio FFX-91ES (costs start from around £15).

Books, journals and electronic resources can be accessed via the College's learning resources facilities.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.