HNC Engineering (General Engineering)

Program Overview

HNC Engineering (General Engineering)

Overview

The Pearson Higher National Certificate in Engineering (General Engineering) is designed to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual who is able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector.

Course Structure

The course is structured to cover topics such as Engineering Design, Engineering Math, Engineering science and Engineering Project which forms the basis for your Engineering professional development and for further study.

Entry Requirements

UK Academic Requirements

• 60 UCAS tariff points (or above)
• Pass A*-C (T Level)
• Pass in Access to HE Diploma

International Requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language.

Transferring Credit

• If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Course Modules

Year 1

• Engineering Maths (Mandatory)
• Engineering Science 1 (Mandatory)
• Engineering Design (Mandatory)
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project
• Mechanical Principles (Mandatory)
• Materials, Properties and Testing (Mandatory)
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer (Mandatory)
• Electrical and Electronic Principles (Mandatory)

Career Opportunities

Successful completion of the Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in engineering, which you can build on if you decide to continue your studies to the one-year Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General Engineering).

Fees and Funding

2024/25

• UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £6,168 per year
• UK Part-time Tuition Fee: £1,028 per 20 credit module
• International Full-time Tuition Fee: £6,570 per year

2026/27

• UK Full-time Tuition Fee: £6,168 per year
• UK Part-time Tuition Fee: £1,028 per 20 credit module
• International Full-time Tuition Fee: £6,570 per year

How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.