Nottingham College

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: Pearson Education Ltd

General Engineering

Nottingham College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

If you have always had an interest in making things, combined with the creativity to solve technical problems, then this course can help you towards becoming an engineer to meet requirements for an all-round programme of study. About the course This programme is designed to give you the flexibility and technical capability to be one of the engineers of the future, by exploring the integrated nature of engineering in general. This includes design, manufacture, maintenance, mechanical and electronic and electrical engineering. You could apply this knowledge across a huge range of industries, from food to plastics or pharmaceuticals. You could also work in utilities or even the armed forces. With this course you will gain skills and knowledge across a range of core and more specialist units. The course will suit you if you’ve completed relevant studies at an advanced level (A Level or equivalent) or have relevant industry experience and want to pursue a career in engineering. The course contains significant project-based learning including laboratory investigations, design work, projects, case studies and tutorials. Core HNC modules include:

engineering design

engineering mathematics

engineering science

managing an engineering project

Specialist HNC (first year) modules include:

electrical systems and fault-finding

operations and plant management

mechanical principles

automation, robotics and PLC ('Programmable Logic Controller')

Assessment Coursework is continually assessed through a variety of individual and group assignments, such as practical activities, written reports and presentations. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2020-21 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Your career and progression The HNC/HND qualification is widely-recognized in its own right and provides students with the skills required for employment in a broad range of industries with either a managerial or technical bias. After successfully completing the Higher National Certificate, you could top-up your qualification to the Higher National Diploma at Nottingham College, or progress to a degree at a wide range of higher education providers. Alternatively, you could pursue a career in research and development, design, technical sales and production.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.

Wales

England

International

Scotland

Northern Ireland

Republic of Ireland

25Jan

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:: GEN1

Institution code:: N30

Campus name:: Highfields

Campus code:: H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

A minimum of 48 tariff points. Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on UCAS tariff. We accept GCSE English Language at Grades 9 - 4 and Mathematics at Grades 9 - 5 (formerly Grades A* - C). For Functional Skills, we expect applicants to be working at Level 2 or above in English and Maths. Mature students are welcome to apply. If you are a mature applicant you will need to demonstrate the ability to study engineering at this level and have a genuine interest in the subject area. All applicants will be considered on interview and must have a minimum 80% on their current course (where applicable).

A level - C

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - P

T Level - P

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	5.5	An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

Guidance on English language requirements

https://www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk/study/university-centre/how-to-apply-for-a-university-level-course

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	£8250	Year 1
England	£8250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8250	Year 1
Scotland	£8250	Year 1
Wales	£8250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£8250	Year 1
International	£9500*	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Additional fee information

International fees for 2020-21 have not yet been confirmed. The sum quoted of £9,500 is intended to be indicative only. Please check on the College website or contact our International Office for further information.