Forge a career in a fascinating area
If you have previous experience of studying engineering, design or another related subject, one of our distance learning degrees in Engineering or Technology could be an excellent choice for you. Studying Engineering will not only build on your previous experience, but will also open up a host of employment opportunities for you, both in Scotland and further afield.
You may also be able to transfer credit from your previous study.
At college you may have studied:
- Computing
- Design
- Engineering
- Engineering Systems
- Information Technology
Now you might like to continue your studies with an Open University Open Degree
Open Degrees allow you to choose from a variety of courses across a range of subject areas to fulfil the requirements of an Honours Degree. Below are two possible paths to an Open Degree:
If you have an HNC
| Level 1 | Credits |
| Credit Transfer for HNC Engineering Systems (12 credits of HN study) | 90 |
| Engineering the future (T174) | 30 |
| Level 2 | Credits |
| Engineering: mechanics, materials and design (T207) | 60 |
| Design Essentials (T217) | 60 |
| Level 3 | Credits |
| Innovation: designing for a sustainable future (T307) | 60 |
| BA/BSc Open Degree | 300 |
| Add a further 60 credits at Level 3 for Honours | |
| Level 3 | Credits |
| Engineering small worlds: micro and nano technology (T356) | 30 |
| Structural integrity: designing against failure (T357) | 30 |
|
BA/BSc (Hons) Open Degree* *Please note, only HN units at SCQF Levels 7 and 8 are eligible for credit transfer |
360
|
If you have an HND
| Level 1 | Credits |
| Credit Transfer for HND Mechanical Engineering (30 credits of HN study) | 120 |
| Level 2 | Credits |
| Credit transfer for HND Mechanical Engineering (30 credits of HN study) | 60 |
| Mathematical methods & models (MST209) | 60 |
| Level 3 | Credits |
| Mathematical methods and fluid mechanics (MST326) | 30 |
| Structural integrity: designing against failure (T357) | 30 |
|
BA/BSc Open Degree* *Only 180 transferred credits are being counted and the award is without Honours since there are only 60 credits of Level 3 study. |
300 |
| Add a further 60 credits at Level 3 for Honours | |
| Level 3 | Credits |
| Graphs, networks and design (MT365) | 30 |
| Engineering small worlds: micro and nano technology (T356) | 30 |
|
BA/BSc (Hons) Open Degree* *Please note, only HN units at SCQF Levels 7 and 8 are eligible for credit transfer |
360
|
If you have a specific career path in mind, a named Honours Degree in a related area might be your preferred option. Choose from:
- Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
- BA or BSc (Hons) Design and Innovation
- BSc (Hons) Environmental Management and Technology
Find out more about studying Engineering and Technology with The Open University
