About the course

If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas:

• Mechanical & Manufacturing
• Electrical & Electronic
• Mechatronics & Robotics
• Manufacturing Operations

This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge as well as embded key skills that will help you to progress within the challenging and diverse field of Engineering and provides you with the opportunity to further your career.

Watch: Why Study Engineering at BCUC

Modules:

Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry.

Core modules (studied on all pathways):

• Engineering Science
• Engineering Maths
• Engineering Design
• Computer Aided Design for Engineering
• Managing a Professional
• Engineering Project

Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules:

• Mechanical Principles
• Materials, Properties & Testing
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat Engines

Electrical & Electronic specialist modules:

• Electrical and Electronic Principles
• Programmable Logic Controllers
• Digital Principles

Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules:

• Mechatronics
• Automation, Robotics & PLCs
• Control Systems

Manufacturing Operations specialist modules:

• Electrical Systems & Fault Finding
• Operations and Plant Management
• Quality & Process Improvement

Start Date/s

08/09/2025

Entry Requirements

Our typical offer is 104 UCAS points. A-Levels: pass in Mathematics and a Science or Technology-based subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (1080) in an Engineering subject: grade DMM. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (540) in an Engineering subject: grade D*D. Access to HE Diploma in Engineering: grade pass with a minimum score of 104 UCAS points. We are unable to accept international applications for this course. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual which means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements, predicted grades (where applicable), and industry experience.

Assessment

You will learn through a range of teaching methods that will include: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops and Practical Sessions, Online resources, Independent Learning Research and Industrial Visits. Assessments are based on Written Assignments, Practical and Laboratory Work, and Presentations so that you can show application of the subjects learned in the classroom.

Careers & Progression

With a HNC in Engineering, you could earn a salary in excess of £28,000 across a broad range of roles through the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector. You'll be eligible to apply for roles such as Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Quality Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Control Engineer.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

Part-time £3,625 per year (2 year duration). Full-time £7,250 per year (1 year duration). Course fees may be paid via a Student Finance England Tuition Fee Loan subject to your eligibility. This course is not eligible for Apprenticeship Levy funding - for Levy funded University qualifications, please see our Bachelor Degree BEng (Hons) in Engineering Design [Multiple Pathways] course.