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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Engineering (General Engineering) course at University of Suffolk.
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HNC (BTEC)
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Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Engineering (General Engineering) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Business Studies | A |
| Geography | B |
| Mathematics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H101
Here's what University of Suffolk says about its Engineering (General Engineering) course.
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma 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 with further develop the skills, knowledge and understanding you acquired at Level 4, supporting you to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment.
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. This programme is not open to students requiring a Student visa to study in the UK.
Source: University of Suffolk
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
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
Tuition fees
| 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 |
The modules you will study
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University of Suffolk student reviews
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The content of the course, teaching quality is highly commendable
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Student information
See who's studying at University of Suffolk. These students are taking Engineering (General Engineering) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
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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