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Overview
This one-year course has been designed in partnership with the University of Glasgow to allow successful students to progress on to Year 2 of the following degree programmes within the University’s School of Engineering:
Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics, and Mechatronics.
Minimum entry requirements
- Two Highers at Grade B or above including Mathematics and either Physics OR Engineering Science.
- Students with relevant SWAP Access or National Qualification at SCQF level 6 may also be considered, with suitable academic reference.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
This articulation programme is a Widening Participation initiative, and in addition to the entry requirements listed above, you must also meet one of the following criteria:
- Be Scottish domiciled, residing within a target postcode area (SIMD, deciles 1-4) (You can check your postcode for eligibility on the University of Glasgow’s postcode checker) OR
- Be care-experienced OR estranged and studying without family support OR have caring responsibilities.
If you have any questions regarding the eligibility criteria, please contact the University of Glasgow’s Articulation Development Officer - daniel.keenan@glasgow.ac.uk.
What you study
In the first year at college you will study the following subjects:
- Statics and Strength of Materials.
- Thermofluids.
- Dynamics.
- Materials Selection.
- Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 & 4.
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics.
- Engineering Principles.
- Computer-Aided Draughting for Engineers.
- Engineering Drawing.
- Communications.
- Introduction to Quality Management.
- DC and AC Principles.
- Design for Manufacture.
In addition to attending college, you will also attend additional sessions at the University's main campus.
After the course
At the end of the degree programme you will be able to apply for a position as a Graduate Engineer in industry.
Continuing Study
The college will support you in your completion of a UCAS application for 2nd year entry in one of the following degree programmes:
Aeronautical Engineering, Aerospace Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Electronics and Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Design Engineering, Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics, and Mechatronics.
Progression to 2nd year is dependent upon successful completion of the course (pass all units and achieve A pass in the Graded Unit exam), pass the University Dynamics unit and a UCAS application.
How the course is taught
The course will be taught over 3 days a week at our Riverside Campus.
The University of Glasgow unit will be taught on the University campus from January to April on Thursdays.
Materials
All college notes are available as handouts or accessible through our VLE.