Engineering

BEng (Hons)/MEng Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng Industrial Control Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng Industrial Internet of Things BEng (Hons)/MEng Industrial Systems Engineering BEng (Hons) (Level 6) Integrated Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechatronics Engineering

Our BEng 3 year courses (4 years with placement) award a Bachelor’s degree upon successful completion. Our MEng 4 year (5 years with placement) programmes begin at Level 4 (first-year undergraduate) and provide a complete learning pathway to Level 7, where upon completion you can achieve chartered status.

“There’s a big heritage of progressive aerospace engineering in Gloucestershire. A lot of companies started here, like GE Aviation Systems, Dowty and Moog.”

James Ford, Integrated Engineering (Level 6) student

Electrical & Electronics Systems Engineering*

This highly technical course will allow you to gain strong fundamental skills in the theory and practical aspects of electrical & electronic systems engineering. You’ll have the opportunity to design, simulate, build and test an electrical or electronic system and collaborate with an academic on a cutting-edge research project.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Principals of Electrical Engineering Analogue & Digital Electronics Sensors & Actuators

Year 2/level 5 Power Electronics Signals & Systems Engineering Sustainable & Renewable Energy Systems

Year 3/level 6 Real-time Embedded Systems Integrated Systems Engineering Industrial Automation Systems

Industry links The course has been developed with the involvement of industry employers, and designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) and/or the Energy Institute.

Engineering

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science

UCAS code/duration H600 – 3 years (BEng) H601 – 4 years with placement (BEng) H602 – 4 years (MEng) H603 – 5 years with placement (MEng)

Study style 15% exam, 75% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Electrical & Electronics Engineer Mechatronics Engineer Industrial Systems Engineer Industrial Control Engineer

Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

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“I am learning a lot from the lecturers on my course – I’ve developed a deep knowledge and understanding.”

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Industrial Control Engineering

Engineering

This course is for students interested in developing their careers in both analytical and practical areas of control engineering, with emphasis on implementation of practical industrial control systems. Designed to create effective multi-disciplinary engineers, you’ll gain the creative, technical and research skills to work within the broad spectrum of modern industry.

“The interactive and engaging nature of lectures means they are not just sessions spent receiving information, but a good mix of discussion and practical application, with lecturers being able to give time and attention to individual students.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Sensors & Actuators Analogue & Digital Electronics Engineering Systems Design

Year 2/level 5 Automation Technology Engineering Mathematics Instrumentation & Control

Year 3/level 6 Power & Drive Control Industrial Automation Systems Quality Measurements Systems Engineering

Industry links The course has been developed with the involvement of industry employers, and designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) and/or the Energy Institute.

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science UCAS code/duration H660 – 3 years (BEng) H661 – 4 years with placement (BEng) H662 – 4 years (MEng) H663 – 5 years with placement (MEng)

Study style 15% exam, 75% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Control/Systems/ Mechatronics Engineer Academic research professional or Doctorial student Engineering management Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Industrial Internet of Things*

Engineering

The Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) uses the power of sensors and smart machines to analyse and enhance manufacturing and industrial processes. This course presents a broad perspective on applications that use IIoT technologies, alongside specific examples and case studies. You’ll hear from leading industry speakers on how the industry is transforming.

“My research focuses on development of AI, automating EG signals to look at brain activity in stressful scenarios. My hope is that AI will act as a tool to help doctors make decisions about mental health more accurately and much more quickly.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Sensors & Actuators Data & Computer Networks Programming Fundamentals

Year 2/level 5 Cyber Security IoT Industrial Connected Systems Instrumentation & Control

Year 3/level 6 Advanced IoT Operation & Engineering Management Integrated Systems Engineering

Industry links The course has been developed with the involvement of industry employers, and designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) and/or the Energy Institute.

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science

UCAS code/duration H652 – 3 years (BEng) H653 – 4 years with placement (BEng) H656 – 4 years (MEng) H657 – 5 years with placement (MEng)

Study style 15% exam, 75% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Industrial Data Scientist Robot Coordinator IT/IoT Solution Architect Industrial Computer Engineer/Programmer Industrial User Interface & User Experience Designer

Start date September 2021

Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Industrial Systems Engineering

Engineering

Be prepared for the challenges of integrating the digital world to drive smart factories and advanced manufacturing. Learn how to enhance the latest developments in connectivity to create real-world solutions – vitally important skills in modern industry. Graduate as a modern engineer, able to maximise the latest advances in automation, connectivity and software.

“Coming back into education as a mature student, I really appreciate the practical elements of the course that allow me to apply the theory and the teaching that takes us through step by step, ensuring we understand engineering concepts every step of the way.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Engineering Systems Design Engineering Design & Practice Mechanical Systems Engineering

Year 2/level 5 Engineering Safety & Human Factors Intra-disciplinary Design Project Sustainable & Renewable Energy Systems

Year 3/level 6 Operations & Engineering Management Integrated Systems Engineering Individual Project

Industry links The course has been developed with the involvement of industry employers, and designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) and/or the Energy Institute.

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science UCAS code/duration H650 – 3 years (BEng) H651 – 4 years with placement (BEng) H654 – 4 years (MEng) H655 – 5 years with placement (MEng) Study style 15% exam, 75% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Engineering design & practice Signals & systems engineering Internet of Things & industrial connected systems Industrial automation systems Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Integrated Engineering

Learn while you earn with this flexible day-release BEng qualification, building on your previous experience or engineering qualification and applying new learning in the workplace. Work on group projects, honing your teamwork, communication and planning skills. Develop research skills and choose modules that relate to your preferred career path.

Typical modules Year 1/level 6 Product Design & Development Applied Mechanics Modern Manufacturing Technology Systems Engineering Embedded Systems Design & Development Sensors & Data Acquisition

Industry links You’ll gain the skills, knowledge and industry insight required for your engineering career development. Recent guest lecturers include representatives from Dowty Engineering, Ultra Electronics and Spirax Sarco.

Engineering

Tariff points See Level 6 requirements Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science UCAS code/duration H110 – 1 year Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Systems Engineer Design Engineer Product design CAD/CAM Computer integrated manufacturing Mechatronics Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

“The lecturers have first-hand knowledge as they’ve worked in industry. They let discussions move to topics that are more relevant to you, and we go into detail and spend time on the things you want to.”

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Mechatronics Engineering

Engineering

Gain the specialist skills to drive the revolutionary mechanical innovations required in modern industry. You’ll explore the very latest approaches to mechatronics – designing systems with built-in intelligence and enabling machines to adapt to ever-changing data inputs and demands.

“The broad spread of topics covered across engineering is really fascinating and the assignments allow you to really explore the topic and be creative in how you approach problems with many different possible outcomes.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Mechanical Systems Engineering Principals of Electrical Engineering Engineering Systems Design

Year 2/level 5 Mechatronics Engineering Safety & Human Factors Intra-disciplinary Design Project

Year 3/level 6 Mobile Robotics & Mechatronics Industrial Automation Systems Quality Measurements Systems Engineering

Industry links The course has been developed with the involvement of industry employers, and designed to be accredited by the Engineering Council through the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (iMechE) and/or the Energy Institute. Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC

Additional entry requirements Grade C/4 in Science UCAS code/duration H730 – 3 years (BEng) H731 – 4 years with placement (BEng) H732 – 4 years (MEng) H733 – 5 years with placement (MEng) Study style 15% exam, 75% coursework

Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Mechanical system engineering Mechatronics Industrial automation systems Mobile robotics & mechatronics

Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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English & creative writing

BA (Hons) Creative Writing BA (Hons) English BA (Hons) English & Creative Writing BA (Hons) English Literature & Creative Writing

“The support from lecturers and supervisors was invaluable in helping me find my authentic voice and securing publishing deals for 3 books.”

Daniel Sluman, English Literature & Creative Writing graduate, author of 2 poetry collections & disability rights activist

Creative Writing

English & creative writing

Find your creative voice and become a well-rounded writer in prose, poetry and dramatic writing before specialising in your chosen strand. Be mentored by professional authors, see your work performed by actors in a staged reading, and get published in our student-led magazine, Show Don’t Tell.

“I can honestly say I felt supported throughout the entire course. It’s been incredibly useful hearing from guest speakers. It helps prepare us for submitting work to magazines, journals and competitions.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Dramatic Writing Fundamentals Poetry: Foundations & Legacies Prose Fundamentals

Year 2/level 5 Advanced Drama Advanced Prose: The Short Story Poetry & Poetics

Year 3/level 6 Autobiography, Confession & Creative Nonfiction Innovation & Taboo: Experimental & Transgressive Writing The Writing Business & Getting Published

Industry links Benefit from links with the Parabola Arts Centre, Everyman Theatre, Cheltenham Poetry Festival and literary agency Johnson & Alcock. Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration W800 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Author Playwright Journalist Blog Writer Publisher Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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English

Explore how literature shapes our culture, from founding myths, Shakespeare’s genius and Romanticism to transgressive 21st century writing that challenges us to rethink our world. Gain skills in analysing the language of both literature and the everyday texts that surround us, and learn how to communicate in inspirational ways.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Myth & Folktales The Power & Magic of Language Writing the Self

Year 2/level 5 Victorian Empire & Underworlds Crime Fiction Language Structure

Year 3/level 6 Modern Drama & Social Change Travel Fictions: Narratives of Self & Space Communication & Leadership

Industry links Cheltenham Literature Festival, Cheltenham Poetry Festival, Everyman Theatre, The International Ecolinguistics Association.

English & creative writing

Tariff points 112 BBC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration Q300 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Management/ leadership Publishing/cultural industries Business/charity communications TV/journalism Education Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“I came out of every class with new insights into myself and the world around me.” Charlotte Dover, English student

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English & Creative Writing

This course combines study of the greatest works of literature with language analysis to help you find your creative voice and write inspirational novels, plays or poetry. Explore contemporary writing, genres such as crime fiction and travel writing, and gain insights into how everyday texts shape self and society.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Prose Fundamentals The Power & Magic of Language Dramatic Writing Fundamentals

Year 2/level 5 Writing the Novel The Search for New Stories to Live By Crime Fiction

Year 3/level 6 Innovation & Taboo: Experimental & Transgressive Writing Poetry Masterclass Language & Society

Industry links Cheltenham Literature Festival, Cheltenham Poetry Festival, Everyman Theatre. Be inspired on field trips to Spain, India and places closer to home.*

English & creative writing

Tariff points 104 BCC at A levels DMM at BTEC

UCAS code/duration W810 – 3 years

Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time

Graduate opportunities Professional Author/ Poet/Playwright Leader/Manager Communications Professional Publisher

Start date September 2021

Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

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“It’s a fantastic combination – the more I learn about the English language, the better my prose writing becomes.” Amy Wright, English & Creative Writing graduate, now working as Editorial Assistant at SoGlos magazine

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English Literature & Creative Writing

Shape your degree depending on your writing and literary interests, be it drama, prose or poetry. You’ll learn from published academics about topics as varied as Shakespeare and contemporary writing, and work with professional writers on your own projects.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Humanities Skills Myths & Folktales Prose Fundamentals

Year 2/level 5 Research & Enquiry The Short Story Victorian Empire & Underworlds

Year 3/level 6 Literature & Nation Modern Drama & Social Change The Writing Business

Industry links Enter our novel-writing contest, study playwriting at the Everyman Theatre and perform at the Cheltenham Poetry Festival.

English & creative writing

Tariff points 104 BCC at A levels DMM at BTEC UCAS code/duration QW38 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Dramatist/Playwright Poet Publisher Journalist Primary/Secondary Teacher (upon completion of teacher training) Start date September 2021 Campus Francis Close Hall, Cheltenham

“I made a real, soulful connection with the lecturers – they aren’t just staff but your friends and fellow writers too.”

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Film, media & television

BA (Hons) Animation BA (Hons) Digital Media BA (Hons) Film Production BA (Hons) (Level 6) Film & Television Production BA (Hons) Television Production

“I came out of the course with a really strong network of contacts. I love working with the actors and crew, bringing the script off the page onto the screen.”

Lewis Arnold, Film Production graduate & Director of several short films and episodes for TV shows like Humans, Broadchurch and Cleaning Up

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Animation

Film, media & television

Enter the world of animation. Learn to use the latest industry-standard tools including Adobe, Autodesk, TVPaint, Toonboom from industry professionals. During your degree take the chance to visit Annecy International Animation Festival, develop your network and showcase your work.

“I feel like the course helped me build the confidence I needed to find a career I wanted. I now have a strong portfolio to show to companies, and the confidence to approach clients.”

Amelia Cheiw, graduate & Animator at Infocandy Animations

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Intro to 2D Animation Creative Skills Workshop Animation History

Year 2/level 5 Animation Process & Practice 3D Animation Workflows Animation Industries

Year 3/level 6 Major Animation Project Animation Business Animation Portfolio

Industry links Recent placements have included Aardman Studios, Rumpus, A Productions and Splash.

See also Illustration Tariff points Offers decided by interview UCAS code/duration W615 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities 2D/3D Animator Animation Director Storyboard Artist Compositor Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Digital Media

Film, media & television

Our industry-facing curriculum is built upon employability. You’ll be learning and practising the skills you’ll need to succeed in the world’s largest and fastest-growing media industry from day 1 – including pitching to major international clients such as HyperX and Unilever from your first semester onwards.

“My course has supported me to develop my professional confidence; through industry briefs that I have worked on since my first year, I feel I have a growing range of experiences and skills to help me develop future career opportunities.”

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Website Development Graphics & Stills Transmedia

Year 2/level 5 Web & App Development Hybrid Media Lab Digitising Material Cultures

Year 3/level 6 Final Major Project The Creative Professional The Research Project

Industry links Graduates have gone onto high-profile roles at the BBC, Al Jazeera, Jungle Creations, Digital NRG, Sanctus, Queens Park Rangers, Mulberry and Peugeot. Our annual guest speaker list includes YouTube entrepreneurs Yogscast, graduate & founder of Entirety Labs Ross Silcocks, and Nataly Rios from Transmedia pioneers Conducttr.

Accreditations

Tariff points Offers decided by interview UCAS code/duration P314 – 3 years P315 – 4 years (with placement) Study style 100% coursework: majority portfoliobased Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Digital Content Producer Social Influencer Web Designer Social Media Manager Virtual Reality Producer Podcaster Traditional broadcast Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Film Production

Film, media & television

Learn to make films with active, award-winning filmmakers and develop your individual style. Apply your skills through work placements and film briefs and work in our professional-standard film studio and facilities on campus.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Cinematography, Editing & Sound Film Business: Industry Structure Visual FX/Introduction to Adobe

Year 2/level 5 Documentary Film Narrative Film Sound Aesthetics

Year 3/level 6 Cult Film & Television Production Scriptwriting

Industry links Recent placements include Star Wars and Working Title. Recent student successes include films Addy, winner of the BFI Future Film Festival and Delicious Love which won the RTS award for best comedy.

Accreditations

“I liked that it was a practical course – we actually made films as opposed to just talking about the making of them.” Freddie Burman, Film Production graduate & Edit Assistant at Whisper

Tariff points Offers decided by interview UCAS code/duration P313 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Director Producer Visual Effects Artist Editor Cinematographer Production Designer Sound Recordist/ Designer Scriptwriter Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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Film & Television Production

Top up your existing degree and explore the world of film and TV production. Learn through hands-on technical workshops using professional-standard film & TV studios, as well as editing & grading suites and professional sound post-production facilities. Benefit from guest lecturers, work placements and our annual Media Festival.

Typical modules Year 1/level 6 Screen Production The Producer Work Experience for TV The Extended Essay Scriptwriting Advanced Media Technology Cult Film & TV Visual FX

Industry links Our award winning Media Festival welcomes guest speakers who are professionals from all corners of the film and TV worlds.

Film, media & television

Tariff points See Level 6 requirements UCAS code/duration 558L – 1 year Study style Written work, practical film productions & exam Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Film/TV Producer/ Director Post-production Editor Script Writer Researcher Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

“When my lecturers aren’t teaching, they’re out in the industry either working or getting connections for us. Lots of doors will be open for me at the end of my time here.” Luc Brown, TV Production student

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Television Production

Film, media & television

Be taught and mentored by current, high-profile industry producers and directors, and by a staff team with over 75 years of industry experience and links to the UK’s top production companies. You’ll develop your creative programme-making skills, working with industry-standard equipment and studios. This course is accredited by ScreenSkills.

Typical modules Year 1/level 4 Introduction to Multi Camera TV Documentary Production Craft Skills 1

Year 2/level 5 TV Fiction Production Craft Skills 2 Multi Camera Studio Production

Year 3/level 6 TV Production Works Experience for TV The Producer

Industry links Graduates have secured jobs at DragonflyTV, RDF Television, Endemol, Two Four, Keo Films, the BBC, ITV and Channel 4.

Accreditations

“There really is a breadth of creativity around you. A lot of the time we’re in the studios, around the cameras – and it’s all the same equipment that you use in the industry.”

Chris Staniforth, TV Production graduate, who has worked for Sky News, the BBC and on shows such as Taskmaster and Crystal Maze

Tariff points Offers decided by interview UCAS code/duration P311 – 3 years Study style 100% coursework Study options Full-time/part-time Graduate opportunities Multi Studio Director Producer Production Crew Camera Operator Sound Recordist TV Editor Start date September 2021 Campus Park, Cheltenham

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