Course summary
The HNC Engineering (General Engineering) course will provide you with a good grounding in the theory and skills required to support a range of job roles in engineering. The content covers modules both in electronic and mechanical/manufacturing engineering and therefore will provide benefit to students working in multidisciplinary job roles. The course is aimed at Senior Technician level. If you are currently employed in the industry, the course will increase your skills and knowledge to become a more effective practitioner and enhance your promotion prospects. If you are looking for employment in this field, this course will provide you with the relevant technical knowledge, understanding of the industry and opportunities available and the skills required to be of interest to a range of employers. Delivery will focus on the theory, design, and evaluation of electronic and mechanical systems.
Modules
The HNC course consists of 8 modules, totalling 120 credits, titled: Electrical and Electronic Principles Electronic Devices and Circuits Engineering Design Engineering Maths Engineering Science Instrumentation and Control Managing a Professional Engineering Project Mechanical Principles
Assessment method
The course is assessed through a wide range of assessment methods including assignment, case study, project and examination.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 01EN
- Institution code:
- B30
- Campus name:
- James Watt College
- Campus code:
- J
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MPP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MM
You are required to have a minimum of 2 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above in English and Maths. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English and Maths in place of GCSEs. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.bmet.ac.uk/course/engineering-general-engineering-higher-national-certificate/
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
If you do not hold a Level 2 English and/or Maths qualification you may be required to undertake an initial assessment to ascertain your current literacy and/or numeracy levels and/or a free writing assessment.
English language requirements
Students whose first language is not English must have a minimum standard of English at IELTS Level 5.5 with no element below 5.0.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6500 | Year 1 |
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Please note that the tuition fee stated is charged per year of study and we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Provider information
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
Jennens Road
Birmingham
B4 7PS