University Centre Colchester | Engineering

Engineers play a significant role in solving problems faced by industry and society. As technology evolves, so does the creation of numerous specialisms within the engineering sector, such as mechanical; electrical; automation; design; sustainability; simulation; Lean manufacturing; management and power and nuclear engineering.

You will expand your problem-solving abilities and develop key analytical and transferable skills. You will gain an understanding of core engineering skills including maths, science, engineering principles and computer-aided design (CAD). There is a clear progression pathway through to degree level exploring
further technical input and managerial concepts.

Each level of study is 18 months in duration (three semesters), one day per week. Apprenticeship routes include Level 4 Engineering Manufacturing Technician and Level 6 Manufacturing Engineer.

Reasons to study with us:

  • Degree validated by University of East Anglia (UEA)
  • Progression from HNC, HND to degree level aligned with apprenticeship programmes
  • Access to specialist resources and industry-standard software
  • Choice of mechanical and electrical pathways
  • Available to study part-time

University Centre Colchester was the only place offering Level 4 and above for this course. The lecturers are what I like most about studying here. My plan is to continue my apprenticeship and do the degree top-up.

WILL KNOX HND Mechanical Engineering

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BEng (Hons)Engineering (Top-up)
Engineering Manufacture TechnicianHigher Apprenticeship Level 4
HNC/DEngineering (Electrical and Electronic)
HNC/DMechanical Engineering
Manufacturing EngineerDegree Apprenticeship Level 6


Graham Meek is a lecturer Engineering and Business, teaching modules in Business Start-up Skills; Project Management; Continuous Improvement and Lean Leadership; Business Management for Engineers and Dissertation Supervision.

After completing his first degree and employment as a scientific officer for the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), he started to work for the UK arm of a Japanese robot company (Fanuc). Graham formed a private consultancy business and has since started other small businesses, focusing on management, business improvement, technical training and consultancy.

Clients he has delivered consultancy and training services to include; Ford, Nissan, Heinz, Rolls-Royce plc, Durr Ltd, Shell and SMEs in the wholesale and manufacturing sectors.

Graham Meek

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Dominic Onimowo is a lecturer in Engineering, teaching Engineering Science and Mechatronics. Dominic is a member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers, Society of Petroleum Engineers and Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Dominic is an active researcher in the field of mechanical engineering and has experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat transfer Enhancement, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Dominic has worked as a research assistant carrying out computer based fluid dynamics simulations on a 3D printer in order to create a digital twin and connect this to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Dominic's PhD involved the analysis of fluid flow geometries and the effects on the physics of flow using computational fluid dynamics.

Domonic Ominowu

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Graham Meek

Graham Meek is a lecturer Engineering and Business, teaching modules in Business Start-up Skills; Project Management; Continuous Improvement and Lean Leadership; Business Management for Engineers and Dissertation Supervision.

After completing his first degree and employment as a scientific officer for the Department for Trade and Industry (DTI), he started to work for the UK arm of a Japanese robot company (Fanuc). Graham formed a private consultancy business and has since started other small businesses, focusing on management, business improvement, technical training and consultancy.

Clients he has delivered consultancy and training services to include; Ford, Nissan, Heinz, Rolls-Royce plc, Durr Ltd, Shell and SMEs in the wholesale and manufacturing sectors.

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Dominic Onimowo

Dominic Onimowo is a lecturer in Engineering, teaching Engineering Science and Mechatronics. Dominic is a member of the Institution of Gas Engineers and Managers, Society of Petroleum Engineers and Institution of Engineering and Technology.

Dominic is an active researcher in the field of mechanical engineering and has experience in Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD), Heat transfer Enhancement, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) and Computer Aided Design (CAD). Dominic has worked as a research assistant carrying out computer based fluid dynamics simulations on a 3D printer in order to create a digital twin and connect this to the Internet of Things (IoT).

Dominic’s PhD involved the analysis of fluid flow geometries and the effects on the physics of flow using computational fluid dynamics.

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