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University degree

General Engineering HNC

West Suffolk College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

The HNC in General Engineering provides a strong foundation in core engineering principles and is an ideal starting point for those looking to enter the engineering sector or progress to higher education. The programme develops your understanding of essential scientific and technical concepts while building the practical skills needed for modern engineering environments.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with other higher education.
other higher education100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£43,000
3 years on
Β£46,500
5 years on
In students' own words
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Exceeded expectations
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city β€” the city is a brilliant …
Final year Β· Full-time
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A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city β€” the cit…
Postgraduate Β· Full-time
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