BEng Tech Instrumentation and Control Engineering Top-up Online

BEng Tech (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Top-up) (Online) at Teesside University is designed for students who already hold a Level 5 qualification, such as a Higher National Diploma (HND) or a Foundation Degree, and want to gain a full Bachelor of Engineering degree. The programme can be completed in one year full-time or two years part-time.

Delivered completely online, this flexible course allows students to study from anywhere in the world while managing work and personal commitments. It provides advanced knowledge of instrumentation, measurement, and control systems that are vital in industries like oil and gas, power generation, process control, and manufacturing.

Modules include Advanced Sensors, Control Systems, and Digital Control & Instrumentation. Students are assessed through coursework, examinations, practical work, and a final engineering project that involves solving real-world industrial challenges.

Teesside University, Middlesbrough, is a public university known for its innovation, technology, and strong student support. It provides high-quality education both on-campus and online to local and international students, combining academic excellence with industry relevance.

The university’s teaching is grounded in research and professional practice, helping students build strong technical and problem-solving skills. Teesside offers a wide range of courses in Engineering, Health, Computing, Business, Arts and Humanities, and Social Sciences.

Applicants must submit academic transcripts or certificates, proof of identification, a personal statement, and academic or professional references.

Grade Requirements:

• A Level 5 qualification such as a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree, or Diploma of Higher Education (DipHE).
• The qualification must be in a relevant field — Instrumentation, Control, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering (or equivalent in your country).

English Proficiency:

• IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no component below 5.5).
• Other accepted tests include TOEFL and PTE (Pearson Test of English).
• Applicants who do not meet English requirements can take the university’s pre-sessional English course.

The tuition fee for the BEng Tech (Hons) Instrumentation and Control Engineering (Top-up) (Online) course is £6,600 per year for both local and international students studying full-time.

Students enrolled in this online programme are not eligible for university scholarships or fee discounts. However, online learners can explore flexible payment options or discuss funding support directly with the university.

Graduates of this top-up course gain the technical and analytical skills needed to work in industries such as automation, oil and gas, power generation, and process control. Common career paths include:

• Control Systems Engineer
• Instrumentation Engineer
• Project Engineer
• Process Control Engineer
• Automation Engineer

Applications can be made directly through the Teesside University Admission Portal or via UCAS. International students are encouraged to contact AHZ Associates for free professional counselling and application support. Early applications are recommended to allow time for visa and admission processing.