BEng (Hons) Engineering and Technology
- UCAS code: H108
- Mode of study: Full time or sandwich with work placement
- Duration: 4 years full time, 5 years sandwich with work placement
- Entry requirements 2013: 80-120 points to include 1 A level, or equivalent, in any subject. Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE), BTECs and Access courses will also be considered.
- Please see details of the range of other qualifications that will also be considered on the 'Entry Requirements' tab below. Please do contact us for advice on other qualifications that aren't listed here.
Find out more:
Tel: +44 (0)23 9284 2555
Email: technology.admissions@port.ac.uk
Department: School of Engineering (ENG)
Course overview
Do you have the enthusiasm, determination and drive to complete a degree, but lack the entry requirements? If so, our Engineering and Technology programme is for you. If you are committed to a career in technology at graduate level, this foundation year could be your first important step to fulfilling your potential.
At the end of the first year successful students will be able to automatically transfer onto the first year of a technology degree programme in the School of Engineering, the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying or the School of Computing.
To study the practical products in everyday use we need technology. Maths and science are the basic tools which are complemented by other subjects, enabling you to build a course that prepares you for your degree.
The course focuses on skills and knowledge required for creating and making, whether it’s the buildings and services in our modern environment, everyday household items or the computerised systems and gadgets that enhance our working lives. There’s no doubt that civil, mechanical and electronic engineers are the people that make a physical difference to the world we live in and there is a worldwide demand for graduates in these disciplines.
Career focused
The entrance criteria of this degree have been designed to comply with the requirements of the major engineering and technology-based graduate programmes. Competent students can have the opportunity to apply their skills to real-life practical problems as part of the department’s partnership scheme with charities, local and global organisations. Please view the 'Career prospects' section for further details.
To find out more about placement opportunities in the Faculty of Technology, please visit our Placements Office pages.
Course content
The subjects covered include:
- Mathematics: algebra, calculus, trigonometry and graphs
- Electrical Technology: electrical fundamentals and systems
- International Computer Driving Licence (ICDL): word processing, spreadsheets, presentations and files
- Engineering Science: physics and measurement
- Engineering Materials Structure: chemical and physical properties
- Design: concepts and design development
Teaching and assessment
By coming to the University of Portsmouth you will experience a lively and modern learning environment. We have a long and distinguished record of running very successful courses and pride ourselves on working at the leading edge of technology and learning methods.
We also have a reputation for providing a supportive and friendly atmosphere in which our students can quickly settle and enjoy their studies. Courses offer many individual subject choices, which allow you to tailor your programme to your individual strengths and interests. Assessments are linked to the subject and include coursework, exams, tests and laboratory work.
Staff are very experienced in providing support to students and help and guidance are readily available through a strong system of personal and subject tutors. Group tutors are allocated to help with all aspects of your studies.
Career prospects
Placement opportunities
In the Faculty of Technology we feel that students should be given as many opportunities as possible to gain meaningful work experience and build employability skills throughout their studies to make them more attractive to future employers.
Working with other University services, the Faculty’s Student Placement and Employability Centre (SPEC) ensure students have access to a range of volunteering and work experience opportunities, including year-long industrial placements (either in the UK or your home country), and provide support for the different types of application processes.
To find out more about how you can gain work experience whilst studying BEng (Hons) Engineering and Technology, please visit our Placements Office pages.
Graduate roles
This course is recognised by the following professional bodies as an accepted entry qualification for studying courses leading to Chartered Engineer (CEng) and Incorporate Engineer (IEng) status:
- The Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)
- The Joint Board of Moderators for the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) and the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
Successful students from the engineering pathway go on to study mechanical engineering, product design, civil engineering, construction management, electrical and electronic engineering, computer engineering and many others.
The foundation course is a stepping stone to year one of a technology-based degree, which will give you your career options.
Facilities and features
You will have easy access to a wide range of powerful and modern multimedia computers and associated hardware equipped with the latest software, as well as day-to-day contact with knowledgeable, enthusiastic and highly motivated staff. In addition, academic staff maintain close links with the world of work, both in Portsmouth and further afield. This ensures that our courses reflect the current and future needs of commerce and industry. You will also have access to University-wide resources, including our student support services and our extended library, which houses an excellent collection of journals and books.
Maths Café
The Maths Café is a daily drop-in facility, where ANY student of the University can receive help on any maths or statistics problem they encounter in their studies. We operate in a friendly, informal location which we hope will encourage students to visit us. Handouts on key topics are available to take away. Students can be shown how to use computer aided learning packages, which can be accessed from any computer attached to the University's computer network.