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FdEng Engineering (Part-Time) (Year 2)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Part-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

FdEng Engineering (awarded by NCG)

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This one‑year Level 5 Foundation Degree is ideal for students who already hold a Level 4 HNC and want to progress quickly. This accelerated route lets you complete Level 5 in just one year, with the option to move on to a Level 6 Honours Degree (Top‑up) the following year.

Building on your existing knowledge, this second year course enables you to specialise in mechanical, electrical, or advanced manufacturing engineering. You’ll explore areas like advanced engineering maths and project management, gaining the skills you need to accelerate your career.

You’ll develop stronger problem‑solving skills from pathway‑specific technical learning such as mechanical systems and component design to digital technologies, electronics, power systems and emerging green technologies.

Many learners who have joined directly at this level have progressed to Honours Degrees and gone on to work with well‑known engineering employers, including Network Rail, Siemens and Baker Hughes

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths and english at grade 4 or higher

and

Pass or higher in a relevant Level 4 HNC or CertHE qualification.

Part-time students must be working in a technical capacity within an engineering organisation for the duration of the course.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course, you will gain a Foundation Degree (FdEng) in Engineering.

What will I learn?

Vocational Work Project
Pre-Professional Identity
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Project Management Principles
Advanced Mechanical Science
Mechanical Power Transmission
Mechanical Engineering Design
Applied Digital Technologies
Digital Electronics
Electrical Power Systems
Electrical Engineering Design
Green Technologies
Advanced Manufacturing Modules
Electrical Engineering Design
Applied Digital Technologies
Modelling & Simulation
Industrial Automation and PLC’s.

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Seminars
Group work
Independent study tasks
Collaborative projects.

How am I assessed?

Timed assessments
Portfolio work
Reports
Individual presentations
Written assessments / knowledge checks

Where can I progress?

After this degree, you will be able to progress onto one of our BEng (Hons) Electrical or Mechanical degrees, or our BSc (Hons) Engineering Management 1 year top-up.

Successful completion of this course automatically qualifies you to enrol on one of our top-up degrees.

Depending on your industrial experience achievement of your foundation degree can allow you to achieve Incorporated Engineer status (IEng).

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

Hazel Bone

Course Leader | Engineering

I joined Newcastle College in 2003 as a Mechanical Engineering lecturer, teaching from Level 1 up to degree level. I’ve been involved in projects like WISE, Young Engineer for Britain, Greenpower, and Jaguar F1 in Schools, often representing the college in regional and national finals. Before this, I completed a Rolls Royce apprenticeship and worked with Parsons and Siemens while gaining my BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering. I’m also a qualified Design Draughtsman with experience in multiple 2D and 3D design packages. And if I look familiar, you may have seen me on Robot Wars or Techno Games with my robot FireStorm.

Lukman Abu

Lecturer | Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

"With 15 years of teaching across international contexts, I bring a unique perspective that enriches our curriculum and benefits our students. The comprehensive support we offer, academically, professionally and personally, helps students become confident, capable engineers ready for global careers."

Carmelo Catalanotto

Advanced Technical Lecturer | Engineering

"For the past 18 years, I’ve been teaching engineering at various levels, helping students build skills in design, quality, CNC and advanced manufacturing principles. I’m passionate about making engineering clear, practical, and enjoyable. I love supporting learners through hands‑on projects, guiding them when they get stuck, and celebrating those moments when everything finally “clicks.” Outside of teaching, I run a YouTube channel called “Mel the Engineering Geezer,” where I share machining projects, engineering tips and workshop builds. It’s another way for me to inspire curiosity and show how rewarding engineering can be."

Kevin Stach

Lecturer in Engineering | Project / Computer Aided Design

"My 13 years at Newcastle college have predominantly involved teaching all level of students SolidWorks to augment their knowledge of developing mechanical projects. In recent years I've taught transferring components from the virtual environment (CAD) to producing components using additive manufacturing technique. I am interested in Design and have been granted 3 Patents for my design work"

Ben Lawson

Programme Lead | Engineering

“I bring extensive industry experience across a wide range of roles at all levels. I am passionate about fostering an engineering mindset as a key driver of success within the sector. This includes building technical confidence, nurturing lifelong learning, and applying knowledge, skills, and professional behaviours to solve real-world engineering challenges.”

Athis Sriwiset

FdEng Electrical Electronic Engineering

"I wanted to do a degree in electrical engineering, so the Electrical Electronic Engineering course here seemed like a clear winner. While the modules taught are fairly similar to other universities, the content is guided by what industry employers need now, which gives the course here a bit more of an edge."