University of Northampton

Engineering HNC

University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton

Course 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.

Key highlights

  • Covers electrical and mechanical science alongside engineering mathematics
  • Equivalent to the first stage of an undergraduate engineering degree
  • Develops lab-based practical skills required in the engineering sector
  • Nationally recognised 120-credit qualification supporting professional development
  • Progression route to HND and then an honours degree

Entry requirements

  • BTEC: MM — BTEC Level 3 Diploma
  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • ICAEW Foundation Bursary

    Three annual payments of £4,000

    Up to £12,000
  • John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship

    Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.

    Up to £2,000
  • Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship

    This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.

  • Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary

    £500 per year of study

    Up to £1,500
  • TD Lewis Scholarship

    The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.

    Up to £100
  • The Chancellor's Fund

    Up to £50
  • The University of Northampton International Scholarship

    The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.

  • Wilson Endowment Scholarship

    Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Engineering technician
  • Mechanical engineering technician
  • Electrical technician
  • Maintenance engineer
  • Manufacturing technician
  • Test engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £18,000 per year

Admission

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