BEng (Hons) Operations Engineering (Progression route)
University of SuffolkEast Coast College (Lowestoft), United Kingdom
Course overview
The BEng (Hons) Operations Engineering is an exciting programme offering a degree level qualification to Engineers from a wide range of backgrounds. | The variety and complexity of modern equipment requires process and maintenance engineers to possess relevant multidisciplinary skills in order to analyse and specify faults and effect the relevant action. The course welcomes applicants form a wide range of engineering backgrounds as the course modules cover a wide range of both mechanical and electrical disciplines which will provide you with the technical engineering knowledge and skills to understand the engineering principles that underpin the design and operation of plant engineering systems and equipment. | You will gain the knowledge and critical understanding required within your field of study whist acquiring skills in analytical methods, plant and process principles, project management, engineering science and sustainability.
Key highlights
- Degree-level top-up for engineers from a wide range of backgrounds
- Modules span both mechanical and electrical engineering disciplines
- Focus on design and operation of plant engineering systems
- Builds skills in analysing, specifying and rectifying equipment faults
- Covers analytical methods, project management, engineering science and sustainability
Entry requirements
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Maintenance Engineer
- Process Engineer
- Plant Engineer
- Operations Engineer
- Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
- Engineering Project Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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