Engineering (Top-up) (Q78)

Open University
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Distance learning 2 Years Engineering and technology

About this course

Top up your existing qualification to an honours degree. You can add to your OU Foundation Degree in Engineering or an equivalent qualification from elsewhere. Tailor your studies to suit your background and previous study. Develop your knowledge and skills and open up further career opportunities. Study choices include communications, design, electronics, environmental management, mathematics, mechanical modelling, nanoengineering, renewable energy, and structural integrity. You’ll also complete an engineering project.

Key features of the course

  • Accredited on behalf of the Engineering Council

  • Progress from your vocational qualification (e.g. HND) to an honours degree

  • Choose modules to fit with your previous study

  • Develop your analytical skills – key to successfully studying engineering

  • Prepare for further engineering study at postgraduate level
  • Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2119 Natural and social science professionals
    2124 Electronics engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
    Study Mode
    Distance learning
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Milton Keynes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Engineering and technology