The Professional Engineering course is a progression pathway with 120 credits weighting, designed to give a route from foundation degrees to a BEng. It is offered to those who hold 240 credits from Aston Foundation Degree (or equivalent). The course provides the advanced engineering knowledge and understanding needed to qualify for incorporated engineer (IEng) status. It consists of three core modules totalling 60 credits.  Students will then choose 60 credits from a list of modules. All learning and teaching is undertaken through Distance Learning using a Virtual Learning Environment (Blackboard). Each student will also be allocated two Supervisor who will visit them in the workplace to help guide them through their studies.  There will be a requirement to attend Aston University for an induction, to sit examinations and attend optional short tutorials.  Any attendance at the University is usually arranged on Saturdays.