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Engineering HNC
Key Facts
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Duration
Full Time: 1 year
Part Time: 2 years -
Level
UndergraduateUG HNC
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Full Time: £9,535
Part Time: £1,585 (20 Credits) -
Full Time: £15,700
Updated 20/11/2025
Updated 20/11/2025
Get in touch
UK STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
study@northampton.ac.uk
0300 303 2772
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ENQUIRIES
Overview
Our Engineering HNC will give you the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering studies.
The course is equivalent to the first stage of an undergraduate Engineering degree. This qualification offers a specialist programme of study which provides you with the key knowledge, understanding and lab-based practical skills required in the engineering sector.
Engineering HNC at UON provides a nationally-recognised qualification (HNC 120 credits), offering career progression and professional development and opportunities to progress to HND and then on to an honours degree programme.
Highlights
- Industry focused programme
- Nationally recognised qualification within the sector
- Part time and Full time options
- Progression courses available
- Access to industry standard specialist facilities
Entry Requirements
The course is designed to support the Engineering industry by providing highly skilled and motivated individuals that have the opportunity to progress into a broad range of engineering careers. Those without relevant work experience may enter the course with one A-level qualification or MM at BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Engineering, as well as GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above (or recognised Level 2 equivalent).
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.
What You'll Learn
This Engineering HNC programme has been designed to provide the flexible option of one or two-year attendance. The modules have been designed to explore the many areas of engineering and give the student a sound understanding of the analytical subjects related to engineering as well looking at the Engineering Industry and developing important skills in Engineering Design.
You will undertake individual and group work to enhance your communication, research and presentation skills. You will also explore the use engineering drawing and the production of engineering models and drawings using computer technology. You will also study analysis of the key areas of quality standards sustainability project management and ethics.
To gain the HNC qualification, you must complete six compulsory modules to a total of 120 credits and it may be possible for you to progress onto the Engineering BSc (Hons) qualifications at the University of Northampton on completion of this course.
Compulsory Modules
The module introduces students to engineering drawing and the production of engineering models and drawings using computer technologyThe selection of materials, engineering components, and the operating principles of simple machines will also be features of the module.
The purpose of the module is to provide students an overview of fundamental scientific principles which underpin the design and operation of electrical engineering systems which will provide a basis for further study in specialist areas of electrical and electronic engineering.
The purpose of this module is to develop understanding of basic mechanical principles to enable students to participate in the design, development and operation of mechanical engineering systemsThis module aims to provide a firm foundation for work in these fields and also a basis for more advanced study.
The purpose of this module is to provide Engineering students with a sound background knowledge and understanding of structure, properties, testing and application of engineering materialsStudents will gain a broad knowledge of the range of manufacturing processes that can be applied to materials for a variety of manufacturing applications.
Applied mathematics underpins the understanding of many principles in all engineering disciplinesThis module aims to provide Engineering students with the fundamental knowledge and analytical techniques needed to enable them to study related engineering modules successfully and to analyse and solve practical problems through the application of mathematics.
The purpose of this module is to examine key factors which complement technical elements of engineering, understanding of which is regarded essential in todays industrial environmentAnalysis of the key areas of quality, standards sustainability, project management and ethics form strong themes throughout the module.
Please note the modules shown here relate to the academic year 25/26. The modules relating to the academic year 26/27 will be available from June 2026.
Where will I be taught and what is the schedule?
This qualification is taught at the University of Northampton Waterside campus and offers full-time (2 days a week – 2 semesters) and part-time (1 day a week, 2 semesters per year) study options.
Will I have access to specialist facilities?
Yes, you will have access to the following during your course:
- Newly-built specialist Engineering labs and interactive learning zones
- Dedicated Electrical/Electronics Lab
- Dedicated Mechanical Science Lab
- Dedicated Engineering Workshop
- Full CAD facilities
- Well designed and populated Virtual Learning Environment to offer students access to course notes, assignments and other learning resources.
Fees and Funding
2025/26 Tuition Fees
- UK – Full Time: £9,535
- UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credits
- International – Full Time: £15,700
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 2025/26 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years. UON will adjust UK fees annually in line with Government Policy.
For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our Scholarships page.
For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.
There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2025 entry.
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 24/25 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
- UK – Full Time: £9,250
- UK – Part Time: £4,620 (60 Credits)
- International – Full Time: £15,200
Careers and Employability
This course will lay the foundations for you to enter careers and progress in a diverse range of engineering roles, including:
- Mechanical Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Engineering Technician