Higher National Certificate - HNC
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Engineering (General Engineering) course at University of Suffolk.
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UCAS code: H100
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Engineering (General Engineering) course.
The Pearson Higher National Certificate in Engineering (General Engineering) is designed to develop you as professional, self-reflecting individual who is able to meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector.
The course is structured to cover topics such as Engineering Design, Engineering Math, Engineering science and Engineering Project which forms basis for your Engineering professional development and for further study. The qualification also aims to prepare and widen access to higher education for the those who wish to progress to level 6, after completing their level 4 and 5 study respectively.
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 you to make positive contributions to employers as fast as possible and so progress in a career.
Whist this is a full-time course, typically this course generally only requires 1-2 days on campus attendance, supported by self-directed study. This means you can continue to work alongside your studies and balance other commitments. On completion of the course students can progress onto the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering (General Engineering).
Source: University of Suffolk
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Academic Services
Location
University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft) | Lowestoft
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• General or integrated engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,168 per year |
| Scotland | £6,168 per year |
| Wales | £6,168 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,168 per year |
| Channel Islands | £6,168 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £6,570 per year |
| EU | £6,570 per year |
| International | £6,570 per year |
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See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Engineering (General Engineering) or another course from the same subject area.
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| Business Studies | A | |||||
| Geography | B | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
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Earnings from University of Suffolk graduates who took Engineering (General Engineering) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£40k
First year after graduation
£50.4k
Third year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Engineering (General Engineering).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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