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HNC in Engineering

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    UK fee **

    AY 25/26: £9,535
  • * Price per academic year. A registration fee of £269.90 applies.

Course Overview

Our one-year HNC in Engineering course offers a broad and versatile foundation in engineering principles. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career.    

This Level 4 programme is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps into higher education, with a hands-on approach, before either going on to employment or a degree.   

By the end of the course, you will have gained a balanced overview of the sector, a strong level of understanding of the essentials, as well as the core skillset to continue to learn and develop as a professional.   

Why study this course?

  • This one-year course provides a solid foundation in general engineering principles.
  • Students will be equipped with practical skills and theoretical knowledge that are highly valued by employers.
  • In addition to core skills, students will explore a range of subject areas to find their specialism.
  • Engineering Design (core unit)
  • Engineering Maths (core unit)
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set unit)
  • Mechatronics (specialist core unit)
  • Mechanical Principles (specialist core unit)
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture (specialist core unit)
  • Quality and Process Improvement (specialist core unit)
  • Digital Principles (specialist core unit)

Career progression

Upon completing this course, students can explore various career opportunities. Potential roles include: 

  • Engineering Technician 
  • Quality Technician 
  • Maintenance Technician 
  • Manufacturing Technician 

In addition, students who wish to continue their studies can pursue a related Level 6 qualification at a university. 

Entry Requirements

GCSE passes at grades A to C including English Language, and either a minimum of one A-Level at grades A to E, or a BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution; or 

A college-recognised certificated learning equivalent to the above. Where possible, Regent College London uses the NARIC database to determine equivalents to GCSE and A-Level qualifications; or 

Normally, two or more years of work experience at a managerial/supervisory/admin-level role relevant to the programme you have applied for. This must be evidenced via a personal statement, work experience form and successful interview, and supported by an employment reference(s) indicating the duration of employment and the role. 

You may be eligible to join an HNC programme if you have previous learning that satisfies the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course you are interested in, normally with 90 credits (subject to syllabus studied previously). It is your responsibility to demonstrate this with objective evidence. 

Prospective students who are not UK nationals, or who are UK nationals but do not have GCSE English Language at grades A to C, are required to take our English language assessment. If you hold IELTS grade 5.5, with both reading and writing at grade 5.5, you do not need to sit this assessment. 

If you do not meet the required standard of English in the assessment, you will be offered an English language course to help you improve your English to the necessary level to gain admission to the Pearson HNC in Engineering.

Student stories

George, BA (Hons) Business Management with Foundation Year  

“RCL offers many advantages over other colleges. My campus is modern with great facilities, while the timetables and lectures are well organised. Plus, the IT and Student Support teams are always available to assist us.”

Estera, BEng (Hons) Software Engineering  

“I love studying at RCL because they are constantly optimising and keeping up with the times with regards to education, staff expertise and modern facilities.”

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Professor Faisal Mustafa, Dean of School of Engineering
    Our engineering and computing lecturers are committed to shaping ambitious and confident professionals. You will benefit from high-quality teaching in state-of-the-art labs and workshops throughout your academic journey.

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