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Undergraduate

HNC Engineering (General Engineering)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: H100
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: 60 UCAS tariff points or above, Pass A*-C (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: H100
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: 60 UCAS tariff points or above, Pass A*-C (T Level)
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Overview

The Higher National Certificate in General Engineering is offered as a full-time, one year or two year part-time day-release programme. The part time course is structured to enable students to fit coursework around their work commitments.

The units studied have been selected in association with local employers in a variety of industries, aiming to satisfy their future needs. The qualification aims to develop knowledge and skills in engineering that will allow graduates to make positive contributions to employers as fast as possible and so progress in a career.

Course Modules

Full downloadable information regarding all University of Suffolk courses, including Key Facts, Course Aims, Course Structure and Assessment, is available in the Definitive Course Record.

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Entry Requirements

60 UCAS tariff points (or above)

  • Pass A*-C (T Level)
  • Pass in Access to HE Diploma

How to Apply Entry Requirements Explained

All applicants are required to hold GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above.

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum of 5.5 in all components) where English is not the student's first language. You can read more about our English language requirements here. 

Applicants whose first language is not English, but who have been living in the UK for 2 years or more will be expected to hold GCSE English at Grade C or above, (grade 4-9 for the new GCSEs) or the relevant Level 2 equivalent (if applicable). 

Please select your country of permanent residence from the list below, specific requirements for your country will then be shown. 

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This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.

If you have previously studied at higher education level before you may be able to transfer credits to a related course at the University of Suffolk and reduce the period of study time necessary to achieve your degree.

Further information on Recognition of Prior Learning

Fees and Funding

UK Full-time Tuition Fee

£6,168

per year
UK Part-time Tuition Fee

£1,028*

per 20 credit module
International Full-time Tuition Fee

£6,570

per year

*Please contact Student Centre for further information on part-time fees

The decision to study a degree is an investment into your future, there are various means of support available to you in order to help fund your tuition fees and living costs.

UK Fees and Finance UK Bursaries and Scholarships International Fees and Scholarships

How to Apply

To study this course on a full-time basis, you can apply through UCAS. As well as providing your academic qualifications, you’ll be able to showcase your skills, qualities and passion for the subject.

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