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All modules in Engineering

Expand your development as an engineer as you can learn about the underpinning science and mathematics, engineering analysis or the impact of engineering on design.

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Engineering modules

OU level 1

  1. Engineering: frameworks, analysis, production
  2. Engineering: mathematics, modelling, applications
  3. Engineering: origins, methods, context
  4. Technologies in practice

OU level 2

  1. Core engineering A
  2. Core engineering B
  3. Design for engineers
  4. Electronics: sensing, logic and actuation
  5. Environmental management: systems and sustainability
  6. Mechanical engineering: heat and flow

OU level 3

  1. Communications technology
  2. Computational applied mathematics
  3. Electronics: signal processing, control and communications
  4. Environmental management 2
  5. Mechanical engineering: computer aided engineering
  6. Nanoscale engineering
  7. Renewable energy
  8. Structural integrity: predicting and assessing performance
  9. Web, mobile and cloud technologies

Access modules

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  2. Science, technology and maths Access module: fast track

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