Overview
Step closer to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status with IMechE approved master’s distance learning courses.
Acquiring the professional title Chartered Engineer demonstrates your skills, experience and knowledge as an engineer. It’s proof of your professional competence against internationally recognised standards, it will build your skills and enhance your career development. Brunel is one of four UK universities partnering the IMechE in its Distance Learning programme by offering a number of IMechE approved master’s distance learning courses for students to study as part of their Further Learning Plan - the essential step toward achieving recognition as a Chartered Engineer.
How to apply
The first steps are carried out directly with the IMechE, where you will need to complete the Approved Distance Learning Application form listed on their website and return it to them. They will then be in touch to confirm whether your plan has been approved and you will be directed to apply to a university. Before completing the Further Learning Plan you must have been informed that further learning is required, either by the Academic Review or after completing the Qualification Checker. Your plan will indicate the modules you need to take toward achieving recognition as a Chartered Engineer. You can then apply to Brunel using the 'Apply now' link on the right of this page - please note you will be asked to attach your Further Learning Plan to your application.
If you have any queries about your application please email mechanicalandaerospace-tpo@brunel.ac.uk
Module information
In the 'choose your modules' section further down the page you'll see a list of all approved modules offered by Brunel, with short descriptions in the drop-down. Each has been approved by the IMechE as satisfying one of three key requirements: Engineering and Science Deepening, Technical Broadening or Non-Technical Broadening. Additionally, the bullet-point list directly below shows you which of the three requirements each module fulfills, and which term we teach it in. Term 1 starts in September and Term 2 starts in January, but some modules are taught in both terms.
Engineering and Science Deepening
- Renewable Energy Technologies I-Solar Thermal and electricity systems (Term 1 and Term 2)
- Renewable Energy Technologies II-Wind, Tidal, Wave, Hydroelectricity (Term 1 and Term 2)
- Renewable Energy Technologies III-Geothermal, Biomass, Hydrogen (Term 2)
- Energy Conversion Technologies (Term 2)
- Principles in Heat and Mass Transfer (Term 2)
- Acoustics, Fire, Lifts and Drainage (TB and ESD) (Term 1 and Term 2)
Technical Broadening
- Acoustics, Fire, Lifts and Drainage (TB and ESD) (Term 1 and Term 2)
- Electrical Services and Lighting Design (Term 1)
- Building Heat Transfer and Air Conditioning (Term 1)
- Energy Efficient Ventilation for Buildings (Term 1 and Term 2)
- Power Generation from Renewable Energy (Term 1)
- Design of Fluid Services and Heat Transfer Equipment (Term 2)
- Renewable Energy Technologies (Term 2)
- Renewable Energy Systems for the Built Environment (Term 2)
Non-Technical Broadening
- Building Services Design and Management (Term 1 and Term 2)
- Management of Facilities and Engineering Contracts (Term 1)
- Building Management and Control Systems (Term 2)
- Management of People in Engineering Activities (Term 2)
- Organisation of Engineering Business (Term 2)
- Engineering Finance and Accounting (Term 2)
- Environmental Legislation: Energy and Environmental Review and Audit (Term 2)
Choose your modules
This module aims to introduce the principles and concepts underpinning the movement of fluids and the transfer of heat in building service equipment, and to develop and apply principles to typical and practical design problems in building services.
This module aims to consider principles of the main renewable resources, and to provide a solid and quantitative understanding of renewable energy technologies.
This module aims to develop an appreciation of energy demand by buildings, to provide an understanding of main drivers for installing renewable energy systems in the built environment, and to provide an introduction to the integration of renewable energy systems in the built environment for the non-building services specialist.
This module aims to provide an appreciation of the theoretical basis of control and communication systems and their application to building services plant, in particular through the use of building management systems.
This module aims to develop a wider understanding of the role and behaviour of individuals and groups undertaking engineering activities.
This module aims to establish an appreciation of the structures of organisation, and to establish an appreciation of the tools used in effecting change within the building services engineering sector.
This module aims to establish an appreciation of the procedures and tools used in managing engineering businesses, and to develop an awareness of the external factors affecting engineering businesses.
This module aims to provide awareness of legislation related to energy, environment and sustainability, to provide theoretical and practical hands-on training in conducting a site environmental review and audit, and to provide training on energy audit and management.
This module aims to provide experience in the evaluation of building internal environment and the effect of building services design solutions, to introduce the principles and expose students to the practice of engineering services design for buildings, and to develop an understanding of the way in which assets are managed within business.
This module aims to develop an understanding of the way in which assets and engineering contracts are managed within the business and legal framework.
This module aims to consider the principles of solar energy and its environmental impact, to provide an understanding of solar energy conversion technologies , to learn design principles of solar energy systems, and to gain knowledge in the criteria and methodology for performance evaluation of solar energy systems.
This modules enables students to learn the principles for power generation technology and systems of wind, tidal, wave and hydroelectricity, to understand the energy conversion systems of wind, tidal, wave and hydroelectricity, to acquire design principles for power generation technology and systems of wind, tidal, wave and hydroelectricity, and to evaluate the criteria and methodology for performance of wind, tidal, wave and hydroelectricity energy systems and their environmental impact.
This module aims to consider the principles of renewable resources including geothermal, biomass and hydrogen as an energy carrier and their environmental impact, and to provide an understanding of renewable energy conversion technologies.
This module aims to introduce the design principles of noise control, fire safety, public health and vertical transportation in buildings.
This module aims to consider current regulations on energy efficiency in buildings in relation to natural, hybrid and mechanical ventilation, to provide the essential appreciation and understanding of energy efficient ventilation strategies and systems for buildings, and to explain and illustrate the principles of energy efficient ventilation services applications.
This module aims to provide the knowledge and understanding of the principles of electrical services design and power distribution with an emphasis on local energy conversion, and to introduce the principles and practice of modern energy conversion technologies and their application in power generation for renewable energy applications.
This module aims to provide the essential appreciation and understanding of electrical services design in building services applications, with particular reference to safety requirements, and to explain and illustrate the principles of lighting design in building services applications.
This module aims to provide familiarisation with the principles and practice of modern energy conversion technologies, and to consider local energy conversion and utilisation in buildings.
This module aims to present theory and practical concepts of single and two-phase heat transfer, to extend the analytical study of heat and mass transfer and apply this to heat and mass transfer equipment, to apply fundamental fluid mechanics in practical designs for estimating frictional losses and for optimisation, and to ensure students are informed on developments in this area.
This module aims to familiarise the students with principles of heat transfer, to develop the principles of building heat transfer, to examine the dynamic thermal behaviour of buildings, to reinforce and apply the principles of psychrometrics, and to provide an overview of the characteristics of air conditioning systems, design requirements and criteria for system selection.
Fees
Each module is priced individually and the fees can be found by following the below link in the 'Fees for Associate module students' section. You can then open the corresponding fee table for the correct academic year.
https://www.brunel.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-fees-and-funding/fees
If you have any questions regarding module fees, please contact the Admissions team at admissions@brunel.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or STEM subject.
These modules are intended to be taken by individuals wanting to gain the professional title of Chartered Engineer.
Entry to this programme requires all students who are not nationals of the European Economic Area (EEA) and have temporary immigration permission to remain in the UK to obtain an ATAS certificate. If you are made an offer to join this course and you are not an EEA national, you will be required to obtain an ATAS certificate as a condition of your offer.
Applicants who will need an Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS) Certificate. To find out if you will need an ATAS certificate, please visit this webpage: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/find-out-if-you-require-an-atas-certificate#when-you-need-an-atas-certificate.
The deadline for Admissions to make offers to applicants who will require an ATAS certificate is 29 November 2024. This is to ensure any offer holders who need an ATAS certificate have plenty of time to obtain the certificate before their course starts.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6 (min 5.5 in all areas)
- Pearson: 59 (59 in all sub scores)
- BrunELT: 58% (min 55% in all areas)
- TOEFL: 77 (min R18, L17, S20, W17)
You can find out more about the qualifications we accept on our English Language Requirements page.
Should you wish to take a pre-sessional English course to improve your English prior to starting your degree course, you must sit the test at an approved SELT provider for the same reason. We offer our own BrunELT English test and have pre-sessional English language courses for students who do not meet requirements or who wish to improve their English. You can find out more information on English courses and test options through our Brunel Language Centre.
Please check our Admissions pages for more information on other factors we use to assess applicants. This information is for guidance only and each application is assessed on a case-by-case basis. Entry requirements are subject to review, and may change.