- Course Information
Engineer your future today. Our Engineering A Level is delivered by experienced, specialist teachers, in well-equipped design suites. Project Management is delivered as an integral part of the course and we have a wide variety of specialist provisions that help to support and excellent learning environment of study. There are always opportunities to gain support from experienced engineering teachers within your course of study.
- Course Code
- LAENGIN
- Attendance Pattern
- Daytime
- Course Level
- Level 3
- Study Mode
- Full Time
- Course Location
- Langdale Road, Leyland
- Age Group
- School Leavers (16-18)
- Course Duration
- 2 years
- Overview
Our Engineering A Level is delivered by experienced, specialist teachers, in well-equipped design suites. Project Management is delivered as an integral part of the course and we have a wide variety of specialist provisions that help to support and excellent learning environment of study. There are always opportunities to gain support from experienced engineering teachers within your course of study. Enrichment activities in Engineering include visits to local universities and industrial sites relevant to the course.
You will also have the opportunity to participate in a range of enrichment activities and subject specific trips, such as our previous trips to Kennedy Space Centre. Several of our Engineering students have also taken part in our Architecture and Advanced Manufacturing Academies. By studying Engineering at Runshaw there is real potential for progression onto a wide range of university degrees or careers, including Architecture and most engineering
disciplines.You will also develop analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills that are valuable in a wide range of occupations and activities.
What will I study?
You will study topics which reflect modern developments in, and applications of, Engineering. Apply your knowledge, understanding and skills of designing and manufacturing prototypes and products to given situations and problems whilst demonstrating your higher thinking skills to solve problems and evaluate the suitability of a design solution.
- computer aided design
- 3D prototyping
- electronics
- mechanics
- higher mathematical analysis
- material science
- project manufacturing and management
Course Highlights:
Architecture Academy and fantastic facilities in our state-of-the-art Engineering building
- Entry Requirements
A minimum GCSE grade 6 Maths and 4x GCSEs at grade 5. Ideally students will also be studying A Level Maths and 3D Design.
- Progression Pathway
By studying Engineering at Runshaw there is real potential for progression onto a wide range of University degrees or careers, including Architecture and most engineering disciplines. You will also develop analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills that are valuable in a wide range of occupations and activities.
- National Careers Service
For guidance about what careers subjects can lead on to please follow this link to the National Careers Service.
