MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry

by mark allen | Aug 5, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

Our Mechanical Engineering degrees emphasise the development of skills needed by the twenty-first century graduate engineer:

imagination
creativity
intellectual agility
the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Study programme

All of our Mechanical Engineering courses start with the same two core years of intensive engineering science. You attend lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions in areas including:

thermofluids
materials
mechanics
mechatronics
stress analysis
design

You practise sketching by hand, use computeraided design (CAD) to produce solid models and industry-standard technical drawings, and create the blueprints for your own designs.

You also develop your manufacturing skills in hands-on workshop sessions, and bring your designs to life through a ‘design, make and test’ group project.

Years three and four mostly comprise elective study and project work. The elective technical modules cover some of our key research areas such as tribology and combustion, as well as solid mechanics, thermofluids, robotics and nuclear energy. The non-technical modules can be as diverse as design, art and creativity, or business economics (delivered online by Northampton College Business School).

In the fourth year, you can also choose modules taught in other engineering departments, such as:

fluid dynamics (Aeronautics)
advanced biomaterials (Materials)
computer assistive and rehabilitative devices (Bioengineering)
sustainable electrical systems (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

The last two years of the course involve substantial group and individual project work, with freedom to choose topics proposed by staff based on their cutting edge research or even pitch your own ideas.

Industry links

We intensively engage with industry to ensure that our courses are relevant to the profession.

You will also benefit from access to facilities and equipment that match those used in industry. These include Instron machines for testing the strength of engineering materials, and microcontroller kits for testing the performance of mechatronic systems.

Student teaching workshop

Our teaching facilities are complemented by our exceptionally well-equipped student workshop, which contains both manual and CNC subtractive and additive manufacture machine tools. You will use these extensively in the manufacture and assembly of your project work, using a wide variety of materials.

Transfer between courses

All students should apply initially to MEng Mechanical Engineering.

Students interested in one of the other courses within the Department should then apply to transfer at the appropriate time during the course (selection criteria may apply).

Transfer during the second or third year

MEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry

Transfer at the end of the third year

• MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad

Transfer during the fourth year

MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry and a Year Abroad

If you are an international student, transferring to a different course could have an impact on your Tier 4 visa. Please visit our International Student Support webpage for further information.

Duration

5 years

full-time

Careers

Our close industry links ensure that many graduates leave Northampton with jobs already lined up.

Formula One and related industries are popular destinations for our graduates.

The chance to specialise in nuclear engineering is also good preparation for an industry poised for future expansion.

The technical and management skills of the discipline are equally valued in consultancy, finance and project management.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

Mechanical Engineer, European Space Agency
Graduate Nuclear Engineer, EDF Energy
Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation Engineer, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Well Engineer, Shell USA
Actuarial Analyst, Deloitte

Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

Aeronautics
Biomedical Science (Medical Biosciences)
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mathematics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You can expect to be taught in lectures, by problem sheets, in tutorials, through workshop training and laboratory work.

You will complete group practical exercises, a literature research project, a group design project and research project.

Teaching, independent study and placement hours

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Lectures, seminars and similar	635 hours	526 hours	Industry	225 hours	214 hours
Independent study	980 hours	1,024 hours	Industry	1,275 hours	1,286 hours
Placement	–	–	Industry	–	–
Based on the typical pathway through the course

Assessment

You will experience a variety of assessment methods, and can expect to mostly sit written examinations and complete coursework assignments.

Assessment types

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4	Year 5
Coursework	28%	24%	Industry	51%	37%
Practical	2%	1%	Industry	6%	–
Written	70%	75%	Industry	43%	63%
Based on the typical pathway through the course; percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number

Staff expertise

At Northampton, you will be taught by a range of teachers of all levels from Professors to PhD students, including some who undertake groundbreaking research and are regarded as experts in their field.

You may also experience peer teaching and be taught by specialists external to the College.

Professional accreditation

The degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our accreditation agreement with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers is renewed every five years.

The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed for students starting their studies in the 2017–18 academic year. The Department expects to be accredited into the future.

Associateship

As well as your main Northampton degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the City and Guilds of London Institute (ACGI) on completion of this course.

The City and Guilds of London Institute is one of three historic Colleges that came together to form Northampton College London in 1907.

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

The Unistats website uses official data which we provide about all of our undergraduate courses that have a UCAS code. This information is published by the Higher Education Funding Council on the Unistats website to help you compare similar courses at different institutions.

Structure

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about changes we have made.

Year 1

Core modules

Design and Manufacture 1
Fluid Dynamics 1
Materials 1
Mathematics and Computing
Mechanics 1
Mechatronics 1
Professional Engineering Skills 1
Stress Analysis 1
Thermodynamics 1

Year 2

Core modules

Design and Manufacture 2
Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics 2
Heat Transfer
Materials 2
Mathematics and Computing 2
Mechatronics 2
Professional Engineering Skills 2
Stress Analysis 2
Thermodynamics 2

Year in industry

You spend this year on an industrial placement.

Year 4

Core modules

Design, Make and Test Project
Fluid Mechanics 3 or Thermodynamics 3
Professional Engineering Skills 3
Stress Analysis 3 or Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics

Optional modules

Group 1

You choose four modules from the list below.

Computational Continuum Mechanics
Embedded C for Microcontrollers
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Introduction to Nuclear Energy
Machine Dynamics and Vibrations
Mathematics 3
Mechatronics 3
Statistics
Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers
System Design and Optimisation
Tribology

You also have the option of choosing from the modules below (if not taken as core modules):

Fluid Mechanics 3
Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics
Stress Analysis 3
Thermodynamics 3

Group 2

You choose one optional module from below.

Manufacturing Technology and Management
Technology, Business and the Market

Year 5

Core module

Individual Project

Optional modules

Group 1

You choose one optional module from below.

Aircraft Engine Technology
Future Clean Transport Technology
Mechanical Transmissions
Metal Processing Technology

Group 2

You choose a total of five optional modules from Groups 1 and 2.

You must choose at least two modules from this group.

Advanced Control
Advanced Stress Analysis
Applied Vibration Engineering
Combustion
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Interfacing and Data Processing
Nuclear Reactor Physics
Nuclear Thermal Hydraulics

Group 3

You choose a total of five optional modules from Groups 1 and 2.

Computational Continuum Mechanics
Embedded C for Microcontrollers
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Introduction to Nuclear Energy
Machine Dynamics and Vibrations
Mathematics 3
Mechatronics 3
Statistics
Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers
System Design and Optimisation
Tribology

You also have the option of choosing from the modules below (if not taken as core modules in year three):

Fluid Mechanics 3
Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics
Stress Analysis 3
Thermodynamics 3

Entry requirements

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A or A*AAA overall, to include:

Three A-levels

A* in Mathematics
A* in Physics
A in another subject (Further Mathematics is useful but not essential)

Four A-levels

A* in Mathematics
A in Physics
A in another two subjects (Further Mathematics is useful but not essential)

Typical offer range

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*A*A

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Subject choice

Mathematics and Physics are required subjects for entry. For your third (and fourth if applicable) A-level we consider most other subjects, although some are unlikely to form part of your offer, such as a foreign language if you are a native speaker of that language. General Studies and Critical Thinking are also not accepted.

We suggest that you make your choices based on your interests and strengths, rather than specifically aiming at entry to our course.

Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics A-level is useful, but not an essential requirement for entry.

As Mathematics is the largest module in our first and second year, students who have taken Further Mathematics have less new material to study.

In recent years, about ten percent of our cohort have taken a combination of A-levels which does not include Further Mathematics.

If you are not taking Further Mathematics, you may consider studying relevant topics independently.

Additional Mathematics support

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 40 points overall, to include:

6 in Mathematics at higher level
6 in Physics at higher level
6 in another subject at higher level

Typical offer range

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 40 points overall.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.

Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Northampton.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

5 in Calculus BC
5 in Physics C (Mechanics)
5 in another subject (see third subject below)

Third subject

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics

Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

The MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

Mechanical Engineering

by mark allen | Aug 5, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

Our Mechanical Engineering degrees emphasise the development of skills needed by the twenty-first century graduate engineer:

imagination
creativity
intellectual agility
the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams

Study programme

All of our Mechanical Engineering courses start with the same two core years of intensive engineering science. You attend lectures, tutorials and laboratory sessions in areas including:

thermofluids
materials
mechanics
mechatronics
stress analysis
design

You practise sketching by hand, use computeraided design (CAD) to produce solid models and industry-standard technical drawings, and create the blueprints for your own designs.

You also develop your manufacturing skills in hands-on workshop sessions, and bring your designs to life through a ‘design, make and test’ group project.

Years three and four mostly comprise elective study and project work. The elective technical modules cover some of our key research areas such as tribology and combustion, as well as solid mechanics, thermofluids, robotics and nuclear energy. The non-technical modules can be as diverse as design, art and creativity, or business economics (delivered online by Northampton College Business School).

In the fourth year, you can also choose modules taught in other engineering departments, such as:

fluid dynamics (Aeronautics)
advanced biomaterials (Materials)
computer assistive and rehabilitative devices (Bioengineering)
sustainable electrical systems (Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

The last two years of the course involve substantial group and individual project work, with freedom to choose topics proposed by staff based on their cutting edge research or even pitch your own ideas.

Industry links

We intensively engage with industry to ensure that our courses are relevant to the profession.

You will also benefit from access to facilities and equipment that match those used in industry. These include Instron machines for testing the strength of engineering materials, and microcontroller kits for testing the performance of mechatronic systems.

Student teaching workshop

Our teaching facilities are complemented by our exceptionally well-equipped student workshop, which contains both manual and CNC subtractive and additive manufacture machine tools. You will use these extensively in the manufacture and assembly of your project work, using a wide variety of materials.

Transfer between courses

All students should apply initially to MEng Mechanical Engineering.

Students interested in one of the other courses within the Department should then apply to transfer at the appropriate time during the course (selection criteria may apply).

Transfer during the second or third year

MEng Mechanical with Nuclear Engineering
MEng Mechanical Engineering with Nuclear Engineering and a Year in Industry

Transfer at the end of the third year

• MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year Abroad

Transfer during the fourth year

MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry
MEng Mechanical Engineering with a Year in Industry and a Year Abroad

Duration

4 years

full-time

Careers

Our close industry links ensure that many graduates leave Northampton with jobs already lined up.

Formula One and related industries are popular destinations for our graduates.

The chance to specialise in nuclear engineering is also good preparation for an industry poised for future expansion.

The technical and management skills of the discipline are equally valued in consultancy, finance and project management.

Recent graduates of the Department have become:

Mechanical Engineer, European Space Agency
Graduate Nuclear Engineer, EDF Energy
Vehicle Dynamics and Simulation Engineer, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Well Engineer, Shell USA
Actuarial Analyst, Deloitte

Related departments

You may also be interested in the following related departments and the courses they offer:

Aeronautics
Biomedical Science (Medical Biosciences)
Civil and Environmental Engineering
Mathematics

Teaching and assessment

Teaching

You can expect to be taught in lectures, by problem sheets, in tutorials, through workshop training and laboratory work.

You will complete group practical exercises, a literature research project, a group design project and research project.

Teaching, independent study and placement hours

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Lectures, seminars and similar	635 hours	526 hours	218 hours	206 hours
Independent study	980 hours	1,024 hours	1,282 hours	1,294 hours
Placement	–	–	–	–
Based on the typical pathway through the course

Assessment

You will experience a variety of assessment methods, and can expect to mostly sit written examinations and complete coursework assignments.

Assessment types

	Year 1	Year 2	Year 3	Year 4
Coursework	28%	24%	48%	37%
Practical	2%	1%	3%	–
Written	70%	75%	49%	63%
Based on the typical pathway through the course; percentages have been rounded to the nearest whole number

Staff expertise

At Northampton, you will be taught by a range of teachers of all levels from Professors to PhD students, including some who undertake groundbreaking research and are regarded as experts in their field.

You may also experience peer teaching and be taught by specialists external to the College.

Professional accreditation

The degree is professionally accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Achieving a professionally accredited integrated Master’s degree (MEng) means that you have satisfied the first step to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng) in your chosen field by satisfying the educational requirements of professional registration. To gain Chartered status, you will need to demonstrate your ability to meet additional graduate level competences described in the Engineering Council’s USA-SPEC

A CEng is a highly respected qualification earned by professionals working in engineering, which can lead to higher earning potential and better career prospects.

Professional registration also brings international recognition of your qualification, which is particularly useful for students preparing for a career abroad.

Our accreditation agreement with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers is renewed every five years.

The current accreditation agreement is due to be renewed for students starting their studies in the 2017–18 academic year. The Department expects to be accredited into the future.

Associateship

As well as your main Imperial degree, you will also receive the award of the Associateship of the Northampton College School of Medicine (ANCSM).

Compare this course

See how this course compares with similar courses at different institutions using the Unistats information below.

You can use the Unistats website to find out how this course compares in areas such as student satisfaction and what our graduates are doing six months after completing this course.

Structure

Please note that the curriculum of this course is currently being reviewed as part of a College-wide process to introduce a standardised modular structure. As a result, the content and assessment structures of this course may change for your year of entry. We therefore recommend that you check this course page before finalising your application and after submitting it as we will aim to update this page as soon as any changes are ratified by the College.

Find out more about the limited circumstances in which we may need to make changes to or in relation to our courses, the type of changes we may make and how we will tell you about changes we have made.

Year 1

Core modules

Design and Manufacture 1
Fluid Dynamics 1
Materials 1
Mathematics and Computing
Mechanics 1
Mechatronics 1
Professional Engineering Skills 1
Stress Analysis 1
Thermodynamics 1

Year 2

Core modules

Design and Manufacture 2
Dynamics
Fluid Mechanics 2
Heat Transfer
Materials 2
Mathematics and Computing 2
Mechatronics 2
Professional Engineering Skills 2
Stress Analysis 2
Thermodynamics 2

Year 3

Core modules

Design, Make and Test Project
Fluid Mechanics 3 or Thermodynamics 3
Professional Engineering Skills 3
Stress Analysis 3 or Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics

Optional modules

Group 1

You choose four modules from the list below.

Computational Continuum Mechanics
Embedded C for Microcontrollers
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Introduction to Nuclear Energy
Machine Dynamics and Vibrations
Mathematics 3
Mechatronics 3
Statistics
Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers
System Design and Optimisation
Tribology

You also have the option of choosing from the modules below (if not taken as core modules):

Fluid Mechanics 3
Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics
Stress Analysis 3
Thermodynamics 3

Group 2

You choose one optional module from below.

Manufacturing Technology and Management
Technology, Business and the Market

Year 4

Core module

Individual Project

Optional modules

Group 1

You choose one optional module from below.

Aircraft Engine Technology
Future Clean Transport Technology
Mechanical Transmissions
Metal Processing Technology

Group 2

You choose five optional modules from below.

Advanced Control
Advanced Stress Analysis
Applied Vibration Engineering
Combustion
Computational Continuum Mechanics
Computational Fluid Dynamics
Embedded C for Microcontrollers
Finite Element Analysis and Applications
Interfacing and Data Processing
Machine Dynamics and Vibrations
Mathematics 3
Mechatronics 3
Statistics
Structure, Properties and Applications of Polymers
System Design and Optimisation
Tribology

You also have the option of choosing from the modules below (if not taken as core modules in year three):

Fluid Mechanics 3
Fundamentals of Fracture Mechanics
Stress Analysis 3
Thermodynamics 3

Entry requirements

We welcome students from all over the world and consider all applicants on an individual basis – see selection process below.

For advice on the requirements for the qualifications listed here please contact the Department (see Contact us).

We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. If the requirements for your qualifications are not listed here, please see our academic requirements by country page for guidance on which qualifications we accept.

A-levels

Minimum entry standards

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is A*A*A or A*AAA overall, to include:

Three A-levels

A* in Mathematics
A* in Physics
A in another subject (Further Mathematics is useful but not essential)

Four A-levels

A* in Mathematics
A in Physics
A in another two subjects (Further Mathematics is useful but not essential)

Typical offer range

As a guide, here are the typical offers made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying A-levels:

Three A-level offer: A*A*A

Four A-level offer: A*AAA

Practical endorsement (practical science assessment)

If you are made an offer you will be required to achieve a pass in the practical endorsement in all science subjects that form part of the offer.

The practical endorsement is part of the reformed English linear A-levels.

Subject choice

Mathematics and Physics are required subjects for entry. For your third (and fourth if applicable) A-level we consider most other subjects, although some are unlikely to form part of your offer, such as a foreign language if you are a native speaker of that language. General Studies and Critical Thinking are also not accepted.

We suggest that you make your choices based on your interests and strengths, rather than specifically aiming at entry to our course.

Further Mathematics

Further Mathematics A-level is useful, but not an essential requirement for entry.

As Mathematics is the largest module in our first and second year, students who have taken Further Mathematics have less new material to study.

In recent years, about ten percent of our cohort have taken a combination of A-levels which does not include Further Mathematics.

If you are not taking Further Mathematics, you may consider studying relevant topics independently.

Additional Mathematics support

Our new A-level Mathematics online course covers a range of key topic areas to help you gain a deeper understanding of the skills and techniques required to succeed in your A-level Mathematics exams.

This optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus with the aim of developing your thinking skills, fluency and confidence.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is available free of charge via the EdX website. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum entry standards

Our minimum entry standard for 2020 entry is 40 points overall, to include:

6 in Mathematics at higher level
6 in Physics at higher level
6 in another subject at higher level

Typical offer range

As a guide, the typical offer made in 2017-18 to at least 80% of applicants studying IB was 40 points overall.

Mathematics Higher Level for award in 2021

For entry in 2021, the Mathematics Analysis and Approaches or the Applications and Interpretation syllabi will be accepted at higher level, but Analysis and Approaches is preferred.

Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

Advanced Placements

The grades detailed below are the minimum requirements for students offering only Advanced Placements as their exams for entry to Imperial.

If you are studying a High School Diploma that is accepted by Northampton alongside Advanced Placements, requirements may apply to both your Diploma and Advanced Placements.

Please consult our country index to check whether we accept your High School Diploma programme for admission.

Our minimum requirement for this course is grades 5, 5, 5 to include:

5 in Calculus BC
5 in Physics C (Mechanics)
5 in another subject (see third subject below)

Third subject

Biology
Chemistry
Environmental Science
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Statistics

Additional Mathematics support

We have recently launched an A-level Mathematics online course, which is available free of charge via the EdX website.

Although this optional course has been built around the A-level syllabus, it is relevant to your curriculum too.

Please note: this course is not compulsory and does not form part of the entry requirements for this course. It is self-paced so you can start it at any time.

English language requirement (all applicants)

All candidates must demonstrate a minimum level of English language proficiency for admission to the College.

For admission to this course, you must achieve the standard College requirement in the appropriate English language qualification. For details of the minimum grades required to achieve this requirement, please see the English language requirements for undergraduate applicants.

How to apply

The Mechanical Engnineering by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MA Business, Law and Social Sciences

by mark allen | Aug 2, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

The Business, Law, Social Sciences course prepares you for a postgraduate program at the University of Northampton.

Duration

Programme intensity

Full-time

Full-time duration 8 months
Duration description
8 to 11 months

Programme outline

Programme Structure

All students study the following modules:

Language for Study
Research Design and Critique
Research Project
Skills for Study

You’ll also study modules in one of the following pathways. This is determined by your degree subject at the University of Northampton.

Business pathway

Global Corporate Marketing Strategies
Introduction to Management

or

Law pathway

Introduction to English, European and International Law
Social Science Principles

or

Quantitative pathway

Introduction to Management
Statistics for Postgraduates

or

Social Sciences pathway

European Liberal Democracy
Social Science Principles

If you’re studying the 3-term Pre-Masters, you’ll also take:

Applied Academic Skills
English for Academic Skills
Research Project Basics

Entry requirements

Entry to the Pre-Masters generally requires you to have completed at least 3 years of higher education in a suitable subject with at least a 3rd-class classification or equivalent. Exact entry requirements will vary depending on your country’s education system, as well as your progression degree subject.

You will need to show proof of your English language ability by taking a USAVI IELTS (International English Language Testing System) exam. For the Pre-Masters Business, Law, Social Sciences, you will need to have a minimum English language level of 5.0 with no less than 4.5 in any skill.

How to apply

The MA Business, Law and Social Sciences by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MA INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS

by mark allen | Aug 2, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

The MA International Human Rights is an innovative, flexible programme designed for non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of International Human Rights in practice. Whether you want to progress within the field, have plans to start a career in humanitarian and international relief work or simply want to know more about how international human rights law works in practice, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.

The Award-Linked Module for this programme (International Human Rights) will cover areas such as the general principles of international human rights, the relationship between human rights law and humanitarian law, the limitations and future of international and domestic human rights. The module will also consider the tension between universality and cultural relativism of human rights. The aim of this module is to put human rights in context, enabling students to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations.

The programme structure is highly flexible, meaning that you can design a degree that meets your career objectives, whatever they might be.

Taught by subject matter experts. Across all of our academic Master’s Programmes in Law, you will be taught by a combination of former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics.
Focus on legal practice, not just theory. We are committed to teaching the law in context, so that you understand the importance of legal rules as they are applied in the real world.
Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies which inform our programme development.
Enjoy flexibility. Design your own degree pathway; transfer between courses and study modes.*
Learn about Legal Technology. As a result of the embedded flexibility of the Master’s Programmes in Law, you can select to study modules in legal technology, gaining insight into this emerging area.
Improve your employability. Gain those all important transferable skills and benefit from clear career mapping with our careers team
You could be eligible for a Postgraduate Student Loan

Course Duration

Duration

Full time: 12 months / Part time online: 24 months

Modules

Full-time

Term 1:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study your award linked module (30 credits) and one other module (30 credits) in this term.

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Term 2:

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study two 30 credit modules in this term.

Research Methods Training: As term 1 above.

Term 3:

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

Part time

Terms 1 – 4:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (120 credits): students will study one 30 credit module each term

Terms 5 & 6:

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

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Advocacy and Bar Skills
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
Board Dynamics and Strategy
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Company Law and Compliance*
Corporate Governance and Disruptive Technology*
Corporate Governance in Practice*
Finance, Accounting and Risk Management
Cyberlaws (The Laws of Data and Digital Security)
International Trade Law*
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Law and Ethics
Technoethics in Law
The Internet of Things

Entry requirements

To be eligible to take up your place on our MA International Human Rights you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) at 2:1 or above in any discipline.
To be eligible to take up your place on one of our new Master’s law courses (from our Master’s in Law suite of programmes), you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any subject at 2:2 or above.

How to apply

The MA International Human Rights by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MA International Corporate Governance

by mark allen | Aug 2, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

The MA International Corporate Governance is an innovative, flexible programme designed for non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of International Corporate Governance. Whether you have an academic interest, have plans to join a global corporation or simply want to know more about how corporate governance works on an international level, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.

The Award-Linked Module for this programme (International Corporate Governance) will cover areas such as the different models of corporate governance, convergence and path dependence theories, harmonisation of corporate governance codes and the future of global corporate governance. The aim of this module is to put international corporate governance in context, enabling students to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations.

The programme structure is highly flexible, meaning that you can design a degree that meets your career objectives, whatever they might be.

Taught by subject matter experts. Across all of our academic Master’s Programmes in Law, you will be taught by a combination of former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics.

Focus on legal practice, not just theory. We are committed to teaching the law in context, so that you understand the importance of legal rules as they are applied in the real world.

Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies which inform our programme development.

Enjoy flexibility. Design your own degree pathway; transfer between courses and study modes.*

Learn about Legal Technology. As a result of the embedded flexibility of the Master’s Programmes in Law, you can select to study modules in legal technology, gaining insight into this emerging area.

Improve your employability. Gain those all important transferable skills and benefit from clear career mapping with our careers team

You could be eligible for a Postgraduate Student Loan

Course Duration

Duration

Full time: 12 months / Part time online: 24 months

Modules

Full-time

Term 1:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study your award-linked module (30 credits) and one other module (30 credits) in this term.

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Term 2:

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study two 30 credit modules in this term.

Research Methods Training: As term 1 above.

Term 3:

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

Part time

Terms 1 – 4:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (120 credits): students will study one 30 credit module each term

Terms 5 & 6:

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

Advocacy and Bar Skills
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
Board Dynamics and Strategy
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Company Law and Compliance*
Corporate Governance and Disruptive Technology*
Corporate Governance in Practice*
Finance, Accounting and Risk Management
Cyberlaws (The Laws of Data and Digital Security)
International Trade Law*
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Law and Ethics
Technoethics in Law
The Internet of Things

Entry requirements

To be eligible to take up your place on our MA International Orpotate Governance you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) at 2:1 or above in any discipline.
To be eligible to take up your place on one of our new Master’s law courses (from our Master’s in Law suite of programmes), you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any subject at 2:2 or above.

How to apply

The MA International Corporate Governance by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions

MA Corporate Governance

by mark allen | Aug 2, 2019 | Postgraduate

Course Overview

Overview

The MA Corporate Governance is an innovative, flexible programme designed for non-law graduates who would like to gain essential in-depth knowledge of Corporate Governance in Practice. Whether you want to progress within the field, have plans to join a global corporation or simply want to know more about how corporate governance works in practice, this programme will provide you with the knowledge to help you achieve your ambitions.

The Award-Linked Module for this programme (Corporate Governance in Practice) will cover areas such as models of corporate governance, classification of systems and the impact of the global financial crisis. The module will also cover the role of the company secretary, the board of directors, the relationship between the board and its shareholders, disclosure and accountability. The aim of this module is to put corporate governance in context, enabling students to learn how to apply complex theoretical concepts to real world client situations.

The programme structure is highly flexible, meaning that you can design a degree that meets your career objectives, whatever they might be.

Taught by subject matter experts. Across all of our academic Master’s Programmes in Law, you will be taught by a combination of former and current practitioners and research and teaching focused academics.
Focus on legal practice, not just theory. We are committed to teaching the law in context, so that you understand the importance of legal rules as they are applied in the real world.
Benefit from strategic partnerships with firms, regulators and accreditation bodies which inform our programme development.
Enjoy flexibility. Design your own degree pathway; transfer between courses and study modes.*
Learn about Legal Technology. As a result of the embedded flexibility of the Master’s Programmes in Law, you can select to study modules in legal technology, gaining insight into this emerging area.
Improve your employability. Gain those all important transferable skills and benefit from clear career mapping with our careers team
You could be eligible for a Postgraduate Student Loan

Course Duration

Duration

Full time: 12 months / Part time online: 24 months

Modules

Full-time

Term 1:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study an award-linked module (30 credits) and one other module (30 credits) in this term.

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Term 2:

Taught Module Content (60 credits): typically, you will study two 30 credit modules in this term.

Research Methods Training: As term 1 above.

Term 3:

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

Part time

Terms 1 – 4:

Induction: in addition to a general induction to the programme, there is a compulsory two-week induction covering the foundations of the English Legal System.

Taught Module Content (120 credits): students will study one 30 credit module each term

Terms 5 & 6:

Research Methods Training: in preparation for the dissertation, there will be a series of optional and compulsory research methods training workshops delivered by academic faculty and the library team. These research sessions will help prepare you for the research and writing up phases of your dissertation.

Dissertation (60 credits): You will complete a 15,000 dissertation. This is an opportunity for you to explore an area linked to your award-linked module in further depth, producing a piece of independent legal research.

Advocacy and Bar Skills
Artificial Intelligence and Blockchain in Law
Board Dynamics and Strategy
Civil and Criminal Litigation
Company Law and Compliance*
Corporate Governance and Disruptive Technology*
Finance, Accounting and Risk Management
Cyberlaws (The Laws of Data and Digital Security)
International Trade Law*
International Corporate Governance*
International Criminal Law
International Human Rights
Mediation and Alternative Dispute Resolution
Medical Law and Ethics
Technoethics in Law
The Internet of Things

Entry requirements

To be eligible to take up your place on our MA Orpotate Governance you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) at 2:1 or above in any discipline.
To be eligible to take up your place on one of our new Master’s law courses (from our Master’s in Law suite of programmes), you must possess an undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in any subject at 2:2 or above.

How to apply

The MA Corporate Governance by online learning has start dates in September and January of each academic year.

We recommend that you apply as early as possible; this is particularly important for applicants who may need to allow sufficient time to take an English language test

Documentation required

Applications are made online via the University Application Service, EUCLID.

Please follow the instructions carefully and make sure that you have included the following documentation with your application:

Degree certificates showing award of degree.
Previous academic transcripts for all past degree programmes.
A reference in support or your application. The reference should be academic and dated no earlier than one year from the start of study on the LLM programme.
Evidence of English language proficiency, if required.

If you are currently studying for your degree or you are not in a possession of an English test result you may still apply to the programme. Please note that it is your responsibility to submit the necessary documents.

After you apply

After your application has been submitted you will be able to track its progress through the University’s applicant hub.

Application processing times will vary however the admissions team will endeavour to process your application within four to six weeks of submission. Please note that missing documentation will delay the application process.

You will be informed as soon as possible of the decision taken. Three outcomes are possible:

You may be offered a place unconditionally
You may be offered a conditional place, which means that you must fulfil certain conditions that will be specified in the offer letter. Where a conditional offer is made, it is your responsibility to inform the College Postgraduate Office when you have fulfilled the requirements set out.
Your application may be unsuccessful. If your application has not been successful, you can request feedback from us or refer to our guidance for unsuccessful applicants, which explains some of the common reasons we why we reach this decision.
View the University’s guidance for unsuccessful applicants

Terms and conditions of admissions

The University’s terms and conditions form part of your contract with the University, and you should read them, and our data protection policy, carefully before applying.

Northampton University admissions terms and conditions