BEng (Hons) Engineering with Business (Full Time)
The combination of a thorough training in engineering with essential business skills will make you highly employable in a wide range of sectors.
UCAS codes
2013 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryH1N1
- Four years Foundation YearH1N2
- Four years Level 0 Language YearH1NC
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)H6N1
2012 Entry
- Three years Standard EntryH1N1
- Four years Foundation YearH1N2
- Four years Level 0 Language YearH1NC
- Four years Level 0 Language Year (Jan Start)H6N1
Entry level
200 points with two 6-unit awards, including a pass in Maths, Physics or a numerate subject.
Qualifications equivalent to the above may also be considered – contact the Faculty Office for further information.
Direct entry to Year 2 may be offered to holders of an HND or HNC in an appropriate subject.
Career opportunities
Recent graduates have gone on to enjoy successful careers in industry. Some previous students from the programme have found sought after positions in areas such as aerospace operations direction, project design management, and project engineering, as well as work for power stations and the military.
In an industry that is so large and varied, there is a wide range of possible directions your career could take.
Career paths include:
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operations management
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quality engineer
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systems support engineer
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project manager
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technical sales support.
For facts, figures and further details of graduate employability, view the career destinations PDF| for this course.
Course overview
The BEng (Hons) Engineering with Business (full-time) at Southampton Solent University is an exciting, innovative degree which will familiarise you with the business environment while helping you prepare for a career as a technically proficient engineer.
The aim of the degree is to give you the knowledge and the skills to become an engineer with a multidisciplinary approach to work. The course provides opportunities for you to develop your practical skills and to become familiar with the latest systems and techniques.
With a foundation in mathematics, the degree explores a wide range of topics including analogue and digital electronics, mechanical principles, industrial applications of computers and manufacturing. In addition, the course covers the underpinning business units essential for engineers who want to take on a management role. You can also choose to study a unit on entrepreneurship which explores starting your own business including sources of finance.
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Course content
Year 1
Six core units:
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Analogue and Digital Electronics
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Manufacturing Concepts
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Mathematics
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Drawing and CAD
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Professional Skills and Business
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Mechanical Principles.
Five core units and two option units:
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Manufacturing Systems
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Visualisation and Analysis
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Marketing and Law
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Instrumentation and Control Systems.
Options:
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Electronic Design or Applied Mechanics
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Quality Systems and Measurement or Curriculum Plus.
Year 3
Four core units and one option unit:
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Industrial Applications of Computers
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Manufacturing Operations
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Business Strategy
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Project (double unit).
Options:
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Entrepreneurship
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Analysis of Materials.
Why choose this course?
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This degree is CEng accredited by the IET in fulfilment of the educational requirements for Chartered Engineer when presented with an accredited MSc or equivalent further learning. In addition, the degree meets the educational requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
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Accredited by the Engineering Council
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The University funds student IET membership fees and encourages participation in professional body events.
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Working closely with several companies, the degree gives students links to business and has a proven track record of graduate employment.
Assessment
Projects, coursework and end-of-year examinations.
Key career skills
Project management, numeracy, IT, teamwork, logical thinking and decision making.
Projects/work experience
The Faculty has strong industrial links within a wide range of business sectors and can sometimes offer industrial projects in partnership with companies.
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