What is it? Engineering is the application of scientific knowledge to solving problems in the real world. Engineering enables technical understanding to come to life through problem solving, designing and building. Why study this course at Blackpool Sixth? You will study academic units that are rarely offered elsewhere. These units have been selected to give students the best start in engineering, and have been chosen in partnership with local universities and engineering companies. Specific course entry requirements: Grade 5 (higher tier) in GCSE Maths and a grade 5 and 4 in GCSE Combined Science (or BTEC Level 2 PP).