Regent College London · University of Greater Manchester
Connect engineering principles, design and technical problem-solving with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.
Engineering Design (Level 4)
Engineering Maths (Level 4)
Mechatronics (Level 4)
Mechanical Principles (Level 4)
Production Engineering for Manufacture (Level 4)
Digital Principles (Level 4)
Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set) (Level 5)
Commercial Programming Software
Distributed Control Systems Unit
Further Electrical Machines and Drives
Analogue Electronic Systems
Further Control Systems Engineering
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Compare materials for a simple part or component and present the selection criteria in a table.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
engineering principles, design and technical problem-solving
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
CAD technician
Related career
Produces technical drawings and models using design software.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Calculates the resources and costs needed for construction or engineering work.
Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs and improves mechanical products and processes.
Starting out
£28,000
UK median (2025)
£51,110
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median
Covers professional mechanical engineers (SOC 2122), rather than vehicle mechanics or maintenance technicians. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs and maintains electrical equipment and systems.
Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£60,303
Experienced
£58,000
How to read the median
Covers professional electrical engineers (SOC 2123), rather than the electrician trade. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs and tests electronic circuits, devices and systems.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.
Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.
Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Develops and tests vehicle systems and manufacturing solutions.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs and tests aircraft or spacecraft systems and components.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs and maintains the power, lighting and environmental systems in buildings.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Coordinate manufacturing output, quality, resources and costs.
Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£63,000
How to get there: Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.
Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000
How to get there: Complete relevant occupational health-and-safety training, such as a recognised professional qualification, and gain sector experience. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Level 3/ 2 Years Work Expereince (Work Reference letter or Email Reference or Job Contract)
English language
For UOB
IELTS 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any area) or equivalent
Duolingo 80 (with no less than 65 in any area)
Interview or assessment
To be confirmed
Classes and attendance
Weekdays: TBC
Weekends: TBC
Evening: TBC
Status: TBC
Classes are blended: one day on campus and one day online.
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Funding and support
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Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
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Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.