Everything you need to know...
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What is the fee?
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How long will I study?
2 Years
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Where will I study?
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When do I start?
September 2025
Course summary
- Gain the skills and knowledge needed to advance in your career.
- Gain practical laboratory skills and experience.
- Study on a course designed to meet the requirements of industrial manufacturers.
- Convert your previous qualification into a full honours degree.
This top-up award is suitable for you if you have a HND or foundation degree and wish to develop your award to degree level. It prepares you for a career in an industry where there is a demand for engineers with a sound knowledge of engineering applications, as well as people who understand the necessary techniques to develop, test and maintain them.
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Accredited by
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partly meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How you learn
You learn through
- lectures
- problem solving tutorials or seminars
- computer based learning
- open learning materials
- project and laboratory work
- workshop activities to develop practical engineering skills
- problem based learning
- independent study
- self or group directed learning
Course leaders and tutors
Tim Breikin
Reader in Control EngineeringTim started his academic career in the UK as a Lecturer at the University of Manchester, in February 2004. Prior to that appointment he had nine years of research ex … Read more
Applied learning
Applied learning is the ethos at the heart of all Sheffield Hallam courses, meaning that you are given the opportunity to put your study into practice.
You'll be taught by professionals who are active in their field - so you'll get cutting edge, industry focused knowledge of your subject. You'll gain real-world skills through placements, workshops and live projects, often getting the opportunity to work with big global brands.
Work experience is also embedded into every year of the course, so you polish your workplace skills alongside building a solid knowledge of your subject. Applied learning means that when you do start work, you can dive in and make things happen.
Come to an open day
Visit us to learn more about our gold-rated teaching and why we were awarded the highest possible rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework.
Future careers
Industry needs specialist graduate engineers capable of applying advanced techniques to a range of disciplines. This course prepares you for a career in
- automation and robotics
- electrical energy
- power
- industrial instrumentation and control
- other industries
Where will I study?
You study at City Campus through a structured mix of lectures, seminars and practical sessions as well as access to digital and online resources to support your learning.
City Campus
City Campus is located in the heart of Sheffield, within minutes of the train and bus stations.
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Adsetts library
Adsetts Library is located on our City Campus. It's open 24 hours a day, every day.
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Equipment and facilities
On this course you work with
- modern laboratories
- state-of-the-art software and equipment
- highly experienced and knowledgeable staff
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Entry requirements
All students
You normally need a BTEC Higher National Diploma or a Foundation Degree in a relevant subject or equivalent.
Overseas students
If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills or equivalent. If your English language skill is currently below IELTS 6.0 we recommend you consider a Sheffield Hallam University Pre-sessional English course which will enable you to achieve an equivalent English score.
Additional information for EU/International students
This course is not open to international students who require a Tier 4 (General) student visa to study in the UK. If you are an international applicant but do not require a Tier 4 (General) student visa, email our Admissions Team to find out whether you’re eligible to apply.
Modules
Important notice: The structure of this course is periodically reviewed and enhanced to provide the best possible learning experience for our students and ensure ongoing compliance with any professional, statutory and regulatory body standards. Module structure, content, delivery and assessment may change, but we expect the focus of the course and the learning outcomes to remain as described above. Following any changes, updated module information will be published on this page.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Automation, Robotics & Control System Engineering
Power Electronics, Systems And Renewable Energy
Final year
Compulsory modules
Project: Implementation
Project: Management And Scoping
Fees and funding
Home students
Our tuition fees for UK students starting part-time undergraduate study in 2025/26 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2024/25 are £4,625 per year (based on studying 60 credits per year).
If you are studying an undergraduate course, postgraduate pre-registration course or postgraduate research course over more than one academic year then your tuition fees may increase in subsequent years in line with Government regulations or UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) published fees. More information can be found in our terms and conditions under student fees regulations.
Financial support for home/EU students
How tuition fees work, student loans and other financial support available.
Additional course costs
The links below allow you to view estimated general course additional costs, as well as costs associated with key activities on specific courses. These are estimates and are intended only as an indication of potential additional expenses. Actual costs can vary greatly depending on the choices you make during your course.
General course additional costs
Additional costs for School of Engineering and Built Environment (PDF, 142.7KB)Legal information
Any offer of a place to study is subject to your acceptance of the University’s Terms and Conditions and Student Regulations.
