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FDEng Engineering (Advanced Manufacturing)

Hugh Baird College🥉 TEF Bronze
Full-time2 YearsFoundation YearSubject: Engineering & Technology
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Course Score
C /68
Graduate Salary
N/A
Satisfaction
89%
Degree Completion
70%
Professional Jobs
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Meaningful Work
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About Hugh Baird College

Hugh Baird College is an Ofsted outstanding college and University Centre situated in Merseyside, England. It is one of the largest providers of education and training in the area, delivering over 300 courses to more than 5,000 students. The college offers courses from entry Level to Level 3, T-levels, A-levels, apprenticeships and university-level courses, foundation degrees and degrees.

On 1 December 2017, following Sefton Council approval and support, South Sefton College in Litherland became part of Hugh Baird College. South Sefton College was renamed as Hugh Baird College's South Sefton Campus and it is home to the college's dedicated Sixth Form Centre and houses its A-level provision. This centre was renamed to Sefton Sixth Form College on 1 August 2023.

Local Community Integrity

Moving to a new city can be daunting. Based on official Government data, here is the demographic reality of the tight-knit neighbourhood immediately surrounding University Centre Peterborough.

Community Safety4/10
Relative safety and crime rates
GP & Healthcare Access6/10
Proximity and access to local GPs
Air Quality4/10
Local air quality and emissions
Housing Quality8/10
Condition of local housing stock
Economic Health4/10
Local income and poverty levels
Overall Deprivation5/10
UK Indices of Multiple Deprivation

*Data represents the Lower Super Output Area (LSOA) indices immediately contiguous to the campus perimeter.

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What Students Say

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The curriculum is highly engaging. An impressive 100% of students found this course to be consistently intellectually stimulating.

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Marking and assessment is viewed as largely fair, with 100% of cohorts agreeing exams and essays were graded appropriately.

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Academic support is accessible; 88% of students stated good advice was readily available when evaluating their module options.

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Course organization structure is perfectly solid. Over 100% say the timetables were well-organized and running smoothly.

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The community feel here is incredible. 90% of students agreed that they truly feel part of a community of staff and students.

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The Students' Union does a massive amount of work here. 100% of us feel they effectively represent our academic interests.

Student Living Costs

North West
Est. Annual Total
£9,660
*Based on NatWest Student Index
Monthly Breakdown£805
Rent£550
Groceries£105
Bills & Transport£150
Average Pint£4.80

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