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

Course Code: ET1HE610

DEGREE-LEVEL

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Start Date	Location	Duration / Fees
07/09/2026	Bispham Campus	3 Years / £6,357 per year	Apply

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Course Overview

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.

This three-year, part-time BEng (Hons) Industrial Engineering programme, which is designed for students who have already completed a relevant Level 4 qualification and are ideally looking to combine study with existing work commitments, will empower you with the versatility, flexibility and adaptability to succeed in this exciting and fast-paced environment.

Starting at Level 5 and building on your existing foundational knowledge of core engineering principles, you will acquire a deep understanding of industry, business, quality and management processes taking a keen interest in human factors, improvement, ergonomics, customer satisfaction and quality.

Having garnered all this knowledge, you will be ideally placed to optimise or even create the complex processes and systems that allow organisations to achieve higher levels of efficiency by saving time, money or effort or by increasing quality or productivity.

Entry Requirements

The entry criteria for this 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 multiple large-scale manufacturing industries, in transport, civil, aerospace sectors as well as high-tech companies, 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.

As with all the engineering sectors, a lack of highly skilled industrial engineers means that the job market is buoyant and ambitious graduates who are willing to develop their skills can look forward to good starting salaries and excellent progression opportunities.

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).

There may also be additional costs to consider, such as optional educational visits and photocopying/printing.

Relevant books, journals and electronic resources can be accessed via the College’s learning resource centres.

At the start of your course, it is highly recommended (but not compulsory) that you apply for student membership through a professional organisation such as IMechE or IET. Some organisations provide discounted student membership, while for others there is no charge.

IMechE - Affiliate Member*: No charge for an apprentice, college engineering student or undergraduate student studying a STEM degree.
IET* - Students and apprentices membership fees (duration of the course or up to five years) £35.

*Correct as at February 2024

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.