University Centre Rotherham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
About this Course This course provides advanced technical knowledge through general engineering principles, concepts and theory that includes both mechanical and electrical principles. You will also be encouraged to develop your technical, vocational and general engineering skills to equip you for a range of related occupations. Rotherham College and North Notts College have invested in new equipment and facilities, including mechatronics, PLC facilities, and metallurgy and science laboratories, with a further investment in the new engineering workshop facilities. The full-time HNC in General Engineering is designed to provide you with new opportunities including: Career development, Improved salary, Increased job satisfaction, Personal achievement Studying the HNC in General Engineering at either college means that you are able to study a nationally-recognised Higher Education qualification locally. The programme is a new QCF-approved Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) Certificate with Pearson BTEC as the awarding body. The HNC lasts for one year and if you choose to take the HNC route you can top this up to the HND (Higher National Diploma) Level 5, by staying on at the College to complete the second year of the HND and can be studied at both our North Notts College and Rotherham College. Providing preparation for a range of technical and management careers in mechanical, electrical and electronic engineering. These courses will also enhance career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager. Modules Covered: Level 4 Semester 1 -Engineering Maths -Engineering Science -Materials, Properties and Testing Semester 2 -Mechanical Principles -Electrical and Electronic Principles -Mechatronics Semester 3 -Managing a Professional Engineering Project -Engineering Design Progression
- Upon successful completion of these courses, you could go into employment as an electrical or mechanical engineer or other related engineering occupations.
- Progress onto further study to complete the HND Level 5 in General Engineering.
- A relevant Level 3 qualification
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
31Jan
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:
- 3W9A
- Institution code:
- R52
- Campus name:
- Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Entry requirements for the HNC: •A full Level 3 qualification to include a minimum of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma in Engineering or a related subject •Level 3 Maths and Electrical Principles or a minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics) Entry requirements for the HND: •The HND is a one year top-up from the HNC in General Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix •Those with significant work experience in the industry may also be considered following interview to assess suitability for the course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £4400 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4400 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4400 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4400 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Rotherham
Eastwood Lane
Rotherham
S65 1EG