Engineering HNC

• Overview

  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.

  Course

  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

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• Course Details

  This 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.

  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.

  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 HND or BSc (Hons) qualifications at the University of Northampton on completion of this course.

  Additional

  Information

  Formula Student

  Engineering students at UON can get involved in our Formula Student project.

  Formula Student challenges students to design and build ​​​a single-seat racing car in order to compete in static and dynamic events, to demonstrate their understanding of the vehicle while testing its performance.

• Careers and Events
  • Open Days

    See for yourself

    Our Open Days offer you a fantastic opportunity to get a real taste of university life at Northampton, an interactive tour of our specialist facilities. Come along and discover how studying here will be a life-changing experience.

    
  • Careers

    Career Opportunities

    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

    
• 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 as well as GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or above.

  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.

  English Language Requirements

  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.

  Contacts

  Course Enquiries

  Application status enquiries
  admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk

  Current student enquiries
  SID@northampton.ac.uk

  International student enquiries
  international@northampton.ac.uk

  Applying for 2020
  Facebook Applicant Group

  Office hours:
  Mon – Thu: 9am – 5pm
  Fri: 9am – 4.30pm

  Phone Call

  0300 303 2772

  +44 (0)1604 892134

  +44 (0)1604 892546

• Course Content
  • Year 1

  • Introduction to Engineering Design (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1004

    Core Module Y
  • Electrical Principles (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1005

    Core Module Y
  • Mechanical Principles (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1006

    Core Module Y
  • Analytical Methods for Technology (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1047

    Core Module Y
  • Materials Science (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1007

    Core Module Y
  • Engineering Industry Practice (20 Credits)
    Module code: ENG1048

    Core Module Y

  Students must take all modules.

  Facilities &

  Special Features

  • 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.
• Further Studies
  • Progression courses

    Further your study

    On completion of the HNC Engineering students can progress to the HND Engineering (top-up) then the BSC Engineering (top-up)

    Following this the student can go onto:

    Advanced Design and Manufacturing MSc

    
• Fees & Funding
  • UK & EU
  • International

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  Full Time:£9,250
  Part Time: Over 2 years £4,350* (60 Credits)

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  20/21 Tuition Fees

  Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.

  International: £12,900

  Additional Costs

  There are currently no additional costs anticipated for this course for 2020 entry.

  Scholarships

  EU and International Scholarships

  We’re committed to offering the opportunity to study in the UK to the best and brightest students from around the world.

  Sir Thomas White Scholarship

  The Sir Thomas White scholarship will support and acknowledge an academically gifted student, with the proviso that the selection panel is confident that there is…

  TD Lewis Scholarship

  The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.  This scholarship is awarded on educational excellence…

  The Chancellor's Fund

  The Chancellor’s Fund is a bi-annual fund providing students with awards of between £100 and £1,000. You must be a current student to apply.  The…

  The Reid Science and Engineering Bursary

  The Reid Science and Engineering Bursary supports a small number of undergraduate students who are studying a full-time three year BSc or BEng in Environmental…

  Wilson Endowment Scholarship

  The Wilson Endowment Scholarship provides a £1,500 scholarship to undergraduate students from the Northamptonshire area. The endowed scholarship was donated in memory of Mr Lynn Wilson,…

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