Foundation Degree in Gas Transmission Engineering

Key facts

2 years full-time

Typical offer level

Admission to the programme is available to candidates from a wide diversity of backgrounds and with a wide range of prior learning experience. Applicants must demonstrate their suitability for entry on to the programme to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programmes, School of Engineering & Applied Science (or her/his nominee at Aston or at a partner institution approved for the delivery of this programme).

In addition to satisfying the general entry requirements, candidates are expected to demonstrate prior knowledge and skills equivalent to BTech NC, NVQ or similar vocational awards.

Specific subject requirements

To be accepted on the programme a student must normally be supported by the head of department in the place of work. Students not currently in employment must secure the offer of a work placement before being admitted to this programme.

Tuition fees: £6,000 for UK/EU students. (2013). More on fees

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Key benefits

To provide students with the opportunities to realise their academic potential through a range of learning experiences.

To provide a thorough grounding in the principles and practice of aspects of Engineering appropriate to the Gas Transmission Industry.

To provide students with appropriately structured curricula, combining teaching and learning in engineering & systems issues with practical skills training.

To provide an up-to-date and employer focussed curriculum.

To equip students with the necessary skills for a range of technology based careers within the gas industry focussing on gas transmission engineering.

To produce capable graduates who are highly valued by employers and who have the opportunity to progress to the final year of the BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering Systems programme.

Course outline

This degree programme has been designed by Aston University's School of Engineering and Applied Science in collaboration with National Grid. It is a two years programme and is structured from 10 credits and 20 credits modules at level 4 and level 5. At the end of completing the programme the student graduates with a 240 credits Foundation degree (Principles of Gas Transmission Engineering). At level 4 the student studies the necessary fundamental underpinning topics and level 5 includes much of the specialised topics. The programme is delivered by two weeks block release.

Subject guide & modules

Year 1

The prescribed modules are:

Electrical & Electronic Principles
Mathematics for Engineers
Business Systems for Engineers
Materials & Processes
Gas Engineering Principles
Science for Engineers
Mechanical Principles

Year 2

The prescribed modules are:

Materials Technology
Instrumentation & Control
Materials Technology
Mechatronics
Elements of Gas Engineering
Work Based Project
Quality & Environmental Systems & Procedures
Mathematical Methods in Engineering

Learning, teaching & assessment

You will experience a range of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, group-working, case studies, site visits and presentations. Delivery of the programme modules is by lecturing and laboratory experiments supported by a virtual learning environment that is used to host a range of electronic supporting materials.

This programme is assessed by assignments, tutorial classes, class tests, examinations and presentation of work-based projects.

Further information

Partnerships Team
School of Engineering & Applied Science

Aston University
Aston Triangle
Birmingham B4 7ET

Room: MB133
Tel: +44 (0)121 204 5333
Email: fdeng_enquiries@aston.ac.uk

Professional Development in the Workplace - Networking Event

The School of Engineering and Applied Science is hosting a professional development in the workplace networking event on Wednesday 15 May to help companies and individuals in engineering and allied science business sectors find out more about the benefits of work based learning degree programmes.

To book a place for the event, register via Eventbrite below. For more information please call 0121 204 3555 or email fdeng_enquiries@aston.ac.uk

Graduate Profile

Renita Johal

BEng Chemical Engineering

"Studying Chemical Engineering at Aston was the best decision I have made, it has provided me with an excellent degree and assisted me with gaining a career in the oil and gas industry. I thoroughly enjoyed my time at Aston and feel privileged to have been a part of such an excellent university."