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Engineering

Bedford College Group

UCAS Code: Not applicable | Higher National Certificate - HNC

Entry requirements


A level

E,E-A*,A*,A*,A*

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

PPP-D*D*D*

T Level

P-D*

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Course option

2years

Part-time | 2024

The course is designed to support industry by providing highly skilled and motivated individuals that have the opportunity to progress into a broad range of engineering careers. Delivered at our modern campus at Corby, our resources include advanced engineering workshops, for both electronic and
mechanical engineering, fully equipped computer suites for 3D modelling activities and 3D Printers which are suitable for a variety of applications from prototypes to customized tools. Tresham College provides you with training that meets the current needs of the engineering sector. We have strong and well-established links with many companies, and our tutors have a vast wealth of experience in the Electronic and Manufacturing Engineering sector.

After successful completion of the HNC, you can apply to progress on to the HND. Upon completion of the HND, you may wish to complete a top-up year to convert these qualifications into a full BSc Degree in Engineering at Bedford College or other universities.

Modules

During this course you will study mandatory units in engineering design, engineering maths, engineering science and managing a project. A further four optional units will also be studied, which due to the flexible nature of this course, can be selected to meet the needs of students and employers; units may include robotics and programmable logic controllers, hermodynamics, mechatronics, materials properties and testing and mechanical principles.

Tuition fees

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England
£3,000
per year
Northern Ireland
£3,000
per year
Scotland
£3,000
per year
Wales
£3,000
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Tresham College - Corby Campus

Department:

Engineering

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