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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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Courses Offered

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

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).

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Dr Martin Braun is a lecturer in Engineering, teaching Electrical and control engineering. Martin is a part time lecturer with us as well as an Associate Lecturer & Staff Tutor at the Open University and an External Examiner for Aston University.

Martin’s current research interests in educational research particularly focusing on how to improve on-line instructional methods and how to embed sustainability related aspects into the curriculum.

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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).

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Dr Martin Braun

Dr Martin Braun is a lecturer in Engineering, teaching Electrical and control engineering. Martin is a part time lecturer with us as well as an Associate Lecturer & Staff Tutor at the Open University and an External Examiner for Aston University.

Martin’s current research interests in educational research particularly focusing on how to improve on-line instructional methods and how to embed sustainability related aspects into the curriculum.

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