University of Northampton

Non-Destructive Testing (Top-Up) BSc (Hons)

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course overview

This Non-Destructive Testing BSc (Hons) course builds upon the ideas explored during the Non-Destructive Testing FdSc to increase knowledge and skills which will help you in your current job and increase your career prospects. In order to complete the award, you will study four modules and complete a substantial project, to a total of 120 credits. The non-destructive testing degree is closely linked to the Personal Certificate of Non-Destructive Testing (PCN) through the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing (BiNDT).

This course is available via Distance Learning with a January intake. If you are looking for our Apprenticeship in Non-Destructive Testing (Level 6 NDT Engineer), please visit our Apprenticeship pages.

Key highlights

  • Closely linked to PCN certification through the British Institute of NDT
  • Builds on foundation-level NDT study to deepen knowledge and skills
  • Four modules plus a substantial individual project
  • Studied by distance learning alongside your current job
  • Designed to enhance career prospects in non-destructive testing

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • NDT Engineer
  • NDT Technician
  • Inspection Engineer
  • Quality Assurance Engineer
  • NDT Level 3 Inspector
  • Materials Testing Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £865 per year | International: £1,280 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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