About the course

This Higher National Certificate (HNC) is the first step towards your degree, which follows this pathway:

• Year 1: Higher National Certificate (HNC)
• Year 2: Higher National Diploma (HND) read more
• Years 3/4: Top-up degree to convert your HND into a full degree read more

The Higher National Certificate is a university-level qualification (Level 4) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university. The awarding body is Edexcel.

Course Highlights

• Studying an HNC, HND, then a Top-up degree is typically more affordable than studying for a full degree at other institutions
• Gain a qualification for every year you complete, meaning you can start a career at any point during our engineering pathway
• Coursework-based assessments for HNCs and HNDs make the course more practical and work-based

For people currently employed in a related field, an HNC provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first year of a full time university-level programme.

Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment.

Please note that while we make reasonable adjustments to remove any barriers to education, additional fees may be payable where this is not possible. For example, to provide additional support due to a disability. Please contact us if you believe you have any additional needs so that we can discuss your options before enrolling on a course.