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Diploma of Enhanced Engineering Programme

Swansea, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time one-year Level 3 course at Gower College Swansea in enhanced engineering programme (pre-apprenticeship), Covering preparation for an engineering apprenticeship.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply design methods
Technical principles
And problem-solving processes relevant to Enhanced Engineering Programme (Pre-Apprenticeship). Assess constraints and communicate feasible solutions in professional or project settings.

Career outcomes

Second year of an engineering apprenticeship
Employment
HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Curriculum

One-year hybrid course combining a Level 3 academic course
A Level 2 NVQ practical course and essential skills. Study includes engineering maths
Mechanical principles
Materials science
Hydraulics and pneumatics
CAD/CNC
Environmental engineering
And welding
Fabrication and machining. Entry requires passing an aptitude test.

Entry requirements

Academic

Five GCSEs at grade C or above including Mathematics
English Language and a Science subject You must also pass an aptitude test (this will assess your ability to perform specific tasks and react to a range of different situations).

Accepted academic background

GCSEs (or international equivalent) or a related Level 2 qualification, Transcripts for the last 2 years, Online interview, Age 16+.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Review the relevant course entry requirements
Tuition fees and available intake. Complete the college international application form and submit it to international admissions. Include the documents requested for the course
Such as academic records
Identification and English proficiency evidence where required. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Tycoch Campus
Faculty or school	Engineering
Department	Department of Enhanced Engineering Programme (Pre-Apprenticeship)
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
213 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.