Engineering

Entry requirements

• Calculus of variations and advanced calculus (M820)

• A UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a subject with a high mathematics content.
• Minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of:
  • Reading: 5.5
  • Writing: 5.5
  • Speaking: 5.5
  • Listening: 5.5
  • Overall: 6.0.

Months of entry

May, November

Course content

Combine core engineering modules with an option module in applied mathematics, environmental management, innovation management or systems thinking to shape a qualification that suits your career aspirations. You’ll broaden and deepen your understanding of professional engineering and work collaboratively on a project. The diploma is a step toward Chartered Engineer status and has the same structure as the first two-thirds of the MSc.

Key features of the course

• Develop advanced engineering, project management, communication and teamwork skills
• Complete group project work with other students (at a residential school)
• Top up to the MSc in Engineering in just one more year

To gain this qualification, you need 120 credits. You'll study three compulsory 30-credit core engineering modules and choose 30 credits from a range of option modules.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.