1. Dr Andrew McLaren Vice Dean Academic Faculty of Engineering

2. What is the Engineering Academy?
Funded by the Scottish Funding Council
80 student places
Partnership between University of Strathclyde and a group of FE colleges with industry support
Sponsorship
Work placements
Skills development programme
Students study an enhanced HNC in college
Guaranteed articulation to University course on satisfactory completion
Six university departments in Engineering

3. The Partnership Members

4. Within the 6 departments in the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde
The Programme
Within the 6 departments in the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde
BEng (Hons)
MEng
H/AH
College Partnership delivery Year 1
SFC additional funded places
HNC Award embedded
Year 2 – Strathclyde bespoke programme
HNC
Entry Point
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
University Degree Course

5. Skills Development
Engineering Skills Academy:
Double credit SQA Engineering Skills unit at Strathclyde
Sector specific
Skills Development Training
In conjunction with paid vacation work placements
Within the 6 departments in the Faculty of Engineering at Strathclyde
BEng (Hons)
MEng
H/AH
College Partnership delivery Year 1
SFC additional funded places
HNC Award embedded
Year 2 – Strathclyde bespoke programme
HNC
Entry Point
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
University Degree Course

6. Progression to Strathclyde
Progression to second year guaranteed subject to satisfactory completion of programme
Pass all 15 units
A in graded unit
Completion of skills development training
Second year will be a modified version of the regular Strathclyde curriculum
Third year onwards is identical to regular curriculum

7. Engineering Disciplines
Chemical & Process Engineering
Civil & Environmental Engineering
Design, Manufacture & Engineering Management
Electronic & Electrical Engineering
Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Naval Architecture, Ocean & Marine Engineering

8. Associate Student Status
Become familiar with University life
Academic counsellor at Strathclyde
Electronic access to University VLE
Strathclyde address and login
Associate member of Sports Centre
Access to University Library
Associate Student membership of the University of Strathclyde Students' Association
Programme of academic and induction events on University campus throughout first year

9. Application Process Apply through UCAS: Code OBRT

10. Any Questions? Dr Andrew McLaren andrew.mclaren@strath.ac.uk