Higher National Certificate / Diploma (HNC/D)
Engineering (General)
Higher nationals are key applied qualifications respected across the UK and in demand from employers. Diploma holders may be eligible to apply straight to the third year of a BEng degree programme with US
The HNC program is designed to enable you to progress from Level 3 onto a nationally recognised Level 4 qualification.
We’ll give you opportunities to develop higher-level skills, plus a range of techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life, enabling application for professional recognition as an Incorporated Engineer.
You’ll study foundational engineering topics, as well as more specialist subjects including mechanical principles, quality & process improvement and operations & plant management.
Proceeding to a Level 5 Diploma will give you skills broadly equivalent to the second year of a degree. You’ll study key engineering subjects, as well as professional engineering management, advanced manufacturing and lean manufacturing.
Modules and full course details
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Entry Requirements HNC
UCAS Tariff 48 points
A* to C grade and/or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths and English
Entry Requirements HND
Completion of HNC General Engineering or other relevant Level 4 qualification.
A* to C grade and/or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths and English
Period of Study
One year full-time for each Course
Two years part-time for each Course
The University Studies at WSC Admissions Policy contains information on our English Language requirements.
Terms and Conditions can be found here.
Fees
£6,360 per year full-time
£3,180 per year part-time
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Details of any incidental costs related on this course can be found on the course factsheet.
Study will be delivered at the University Studies and Professional Development Centre at West Suffolk College.
These Higher National courses are Pearson awards that are quality assured against national Quality Assurance Association benchmarks and regulated by the Office for Students.
