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STUDY

Undergraduate

HND Engineering (General Engineering)

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Institution code: S82
UCAS code: H101
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time Two years part-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: HNC, Pass A*-C (T Level)
Institution code: S82
UCAS code: H101
Start date: September 2025
Duration: One year full-time Two years part-time
Location: East Coast College (Lowestoft)
Typical Offer: HNC, Pass A*-C (T Level)
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Overview

The Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General Engineering) is offered as a full-time, one year or two year part-time day-release programme. These delivery modes make it suitable for students progressing from the level 4 HNC programmes and for those employed to fit their studies around existing 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

Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).

  • 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

Students aged 21 or over at the start of their course are regarded as mature students. The University of Suffolk offers a flexible admissions policy for mature students, which takes into account life and work experience.

Applying as a Mature Student

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

Further Information

At University of Suffolk, your tuition fees provide access to all the usual teaching and learning facilities that you would expect. However, there may be additional costs associated with you course that you will need to budget for.

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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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