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HNC Engineering

Course Code: Engineering: H423 Electrical and Electronic Engineering: HEN1 Mechanical Engineering: HEN2

Level: 4

Study mode: FT and PT

Duration: 1 year

This course comprises eight modules of study – all at Level 4 and carrying 15 credits each.

There are four compulsory modules, plus four optionals depending on the pathway.

Length of the course

Full time: One year
Part time: Two years

Compulsory Modules

All pathways contain the following compulsory modules:

Engineering Design – 15 credits
Engineering Mathematics – 15 credits
Engineering Science – 15 credits
Managing a Professional Engineering Project – 15 credits

Delivery

Students attend College two days per week (Full Time) or one day per week (Part Time) during term time and participate in a range of activities including lectures, workshops, practical activities, tutorials and presentations.

Students are encouraged to use a wide range of resources, including books and online journals from the Learning Resource Centre on Campus, as well as online learning materials.

Assessment Method

You will engage in a range of learning and assessment activities and be encouraged to become effective and independent in researching and presenting work.

Assessment is through practical and theoretical assignment activities, where there are between two and four assignments set per module of study.

All assignment work is both assessed and quality assured within College, as well as being subject to quality assurance sampling by the awarding body.

Entry Requirements

GCSE grades A* to C (9 – 4) in Maths and English Language

A related Level 3 qualification – including experience of level 3 Mathematics (A-level Maths or Maths unit within a L3 vocational qualification

Applicants who have been out of education for several years and/or have not studied Maths above GCSE level should seek advice from course leader.

How to Apply

Full-time students should apply via UCAS Apply, using the UCAS code: H423

Click here to watch a video on how to use UCAS Apply

Part-time applicants should apply via the ‘Apply’ link on the Halesowen College website.

If your qualification(s) are not listed, please contact Halesowen College’s Admissions Team for further guidance on 0121 602 7607.

Start date

September 2025

Course fees

Full Time: £5,995

Part time (two years): £2997.50 per year

HE Loan available to eligible applicants.

https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/he-finance-financial-support/

Should any applicants have questions or queries concerning finance, please contact Admissions for further guidance:

Phone: 0121 602 7607

Or via the live chat facility on the College’s website www.halesowen.ac.uk

Course Code: Engineering: H423 Electrical and Electronic Engineering: HEN1 Mechanical Engineering: HEN2

Level: 4

Study mode: FT and PT

Duration: 1 year

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