HNC in Engineering

Course Overview

Our one-year HNC in Engineering course offers a broad and versatile foundation in engineering principles. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career.

This Level 4 programme is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps into higher education, with a hands-on approach, before either going on to employment or a degree.

By the end of the course, you will have gained a balanced overview of the sector, a strong level of understanding of the essentials, as well as the core skillset to continue to learn and develop as a professional.

 

Why study this course?

⦁ This one-year course provides a solid foundation in general engineering principles.
⦁ Students will be equipped with practical skills and theoretical knowledge that are highly valued by employers.
⦁ In addition to core skills, students will explore a range of subject areas to find their specialism.

Course Details

LOCATION

Regent College London

DURATION
1 Year

STUDY MODE
In person

FEES
£ 9,535 per year,

TIMETABLE
Flexible options with weekday, evening, and weekend classes available. Check when you apply.

Course Modules

  • Engineering Design (core unit)
  • Engineering Maths (core unit)
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set unit)
  • Mechatronics (specialist core unit)
  • Mechanical Principles (specialist core unit)
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture (specialist core unit)
  • Digital Principles (specialist core unit)

Career progression

Upon completing this course, students can explore various career opportunities. Potential roles include:

  • Engineering Technician
  • Quality Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Manufacturing Technician

In addition, students who wish to continue their studies can pursue a related Level 6 qualification at a university.

 

Entry requirements

GCSE passes at grades ‘A to C’ including English Language, and either a minimum of one A- Level at grades ‘A’ to ‘E,’ or a BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution; or

College-recognised certificated learning equivalent to the above. Where possible Regent College London uses the NARIC database to determine equivalents to GCSE and A-Level qualifications; or

Normally, two or more years of work experience at a managerial/supervisory/admin level relevant to the programme applied for. This must be evidenced via a personal statement, work experience form and successful interview, and supported by employment reference(s) indicating the duration of employment and the role.

Alternative Entry Requirements

You may also be eligible to join a HNC programme if you have previous learning that satisfies the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course you are interested in, normally with 90 credits (subject to syllabus studied previously). It is your responsibility to demonstrate this with objective evidence.

Prospective students who are not UK nationals, or who are UK nationals but do not have GCSE English Language at grades A to C, are required to take our English language assessment. If you hold an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) grade 5.5, with both reading and writing at grade 5.5, you do not need to sit this assessment.

If you do not meet the required standard of English in the assessment, you will be offered an English language course to help you improve your English to the necessary level to gain admission to the Pearson HNC in Business programme.

How to apply

  •  Apply through our agents