Summary
- Campus
- City Centre , Millennium Point
- Duration
- Part Time: 30 months
- Fees
- Part Time 2011-2012: £28 per credit
Key Facts
- The course represents a unique opportunity for graduate and professional engineer training within the UK, tackling the shortage of suitably trained calibration and control engineers in the industry.
- This course has been developed in conjunction with an industry steering panel, currently comprised of Jaguar Land Rover, JCB, Ford, Delphi, ETAS and ATI.
- This course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
On this course you will be taught much of the content by industry experts including Mathworks, ATI, ETAS, Denso and others.
“There are four of us in the group – we're a complete mix of people, all with different roles with the industry, and it's fun working together. The lecturer-student ratio is brilliant, and you can stop them at any time to ask a question.” Mark Cund
Why Choose Us?
- Located in the prestigious £114 million City Centre Campus at Millennium Point in the heart of Birmingham, we have fantastic facilities that support students from all levels of study including foundation, professional development short courses and postgraduate research.
- Our well-equipped laboratories enhance students' educational experience, providing a bridge between theoretical learning and hands-on teaching to prepare them for a career in industry.
- Birmingham City University’s School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems is a recognised leader in education, training and business solutions, offering a wide range of courses that benefit from active engagement with regional, national and international industry - giving students the best possible introduction to modern engineering.
- The School is the first UK-based academy for PTC Inc – a major software solutions provider to international business and the US Government, giving our students access to industry-standard tools such as ProE. We are a lighthouse member of the SAP University Alliance Programme and are also working with leading international technology and engineering solution provider, Technosoft, providing our students with access to the latest industry-standard computer-aided engineering (CAE) tools.
- The School has approximately 800 students and 40 academic and support staff, in disciplines extending from automotive, aerospace and manufacturing to ICT and the environment.
- The School has strong academic and research links with business and industry, such the industry steering panel, and actively works with leading international technology and engineering solution partners such as Mathworks, PTC and Technosoft.
- Our well-equipped workshops and laboratories enhance students' educational experience, providing a bridge between theoretical learning and practice essential for a career in industry.
Your Career
Career Prospects
Calibration Engineers are valued for their technical knowledge and ability to solve engine control problems by the use of analytical techniques. Use of integrated hardware software packages for modelling, simulation, analysis, control and design are now indispensible to this work. In order for the industry to function efficiently and effectively talented, ambitious calibration engineers, versed in current technology, processes and their practical application are keenly sort after.
Our graduates typically enjoy careers in areas such as:
- Academic research, further study or commercial Research and Development (R&D)
- Powertrain development engineering in the automotive industry
- Design and performance engineering
- Calibration Engineers.
Further Study Options
The University has a range of research (MPhil and PhD) postgraduate programmes. Details can be found on the postgraduate section of the website.
Entry Requirements & Applications
Entry Requirements
We would normally expect you to hold at least a Second Class Honours degree or equivalent in an appropriate discipline. However, we can also consider your application without standard entry qualifications if you can provide evidence of the necessary knowledge and skills to successfully complete the course.
Application Details
Direct to Faculty.
Enquiries
Prospective students from the UK or EU may enquire online by using the Course Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 5595.
Prospective students from non-EU countries may enquire via the International Enquiry Form or call +44 (0)121 331 6714.
Fees Notes
For information on postgraduate fees please contact the School directly:
Tel: +44 (0) 121 331 5400
Email: enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk
Further Information
Birmingham City University
Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the Environment
Millennium Point
Curzon Street
Birmingham
B4 7XG
Tel: +44 (0)121 331 5400
Email: enquiries@tee.bcu.ac.uk
Visit the School of Engineering, Design and Manufacturing Systems for more information.