Engineering HNC at University of Northampton

Programme overview

This one-year course features a specialist cirriculum covering the key knowledge, understanding and laboratory-based practical skills required in the engineering sector. It also provides a route into further study at degree level.

Faculty: Faculty of Education, Arts, Science and Technology | Department: Engineering | Duration: Full Time: 1 year; Part Time: 2 years | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September | Location: Northampton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

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. Modules include Introduction to Engineering Design, Electrical Principles, Mechanical Principles, Materials Science, Analytical Methods for Technology, Engineering Industry Practice.

Career pathways

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

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Application information

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. English language: IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time, new students Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full Time: 1 year; Part Time: 2 years

Apply through the official page: https://www.northampton.ac.uk/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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