Engineering (General Engineering) HND
University of Suffolk
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

1 year

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)

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Full Time

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SEP-25

Duration

1 Years

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This course is delivered in the Energy Skills Centre at East Coast College’s (Lowestoft) campus – a new £11m development providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in the engineering and energy sectors. Students studying the HND Engineering (General Engineering) programme are likely to have progressed from the HNC Engineering (General Engineering) programme and will have approximately 12 hours contact for full-time and 9 hours for part-time per week. Contact hours will be a blend of ...Read more

This course is delivered in the Energy Skills Centre at East Coast College’s (Lowestoft) campus – a new £11m development providing state-of-the-art facilities for students in the engineering and energy sectors. Students studying the HND Engineering (General Engineering) programme are likely to have progressed from the HNC Engineering (General Engineering) programme and will have approximately 12 hours contact for full-time and 9 hours for part-time per week. Contact hours will be a blend of class sessions, practical time in workshops and IT rooms, plus tutorials.This Pearson Higher National award is delivered, assessed and quality assured by East Coast College (Lowestoft), working in partnership with the University of Suffolk.Students will normally be expected to undertake a minimum of 20 hours independent study in the average week (full-time) and 12-14 hours if studying part-time, but should be prepared for this to vary depending on assignment demands, deadlines etc. It is intended to provide a vocationally-based level 5 programme of study for those progressing from level 4 and to enhance career choices and opportunities for those working within – or intending to work within – the engineering sector, or wish to incorporate the study within a Higher Apprenticeship.As such, it presents study areas identified as requirements of employers in the local area and beyond, to provide a broad skills-base and equip the student for employment or further study. This Edexcel/Pearson Higher National Diploma has been approved for delivery by the University of Suffolk, under whose frameworks, policies and procedures it is offered, in line with requirements for such courses. Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designated as Higher Education qualifications in the UK and are aligned to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Benchmarks. These qualifications are part of the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF)

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34/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
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58th

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

Exam type

HNC (BTEC)

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Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).

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England

£6,168 per year

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£6,168 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£6,168 per year

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Students from Wales

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£6,168 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£6,168 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£6,570 per year

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Students from EU

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£6,570 per year

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£6570 Per year

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University of Suffolk
University of Suffolk , Ipswich

The University of Suffolk is a highly regarded institution located on the UK's southeast coast, offering a high-quality curriculum and...

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University of Suffolk
Lowestoft College St Peter's Street Lowestoft Suffolk NR32 2NB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Lowestoft  0.4 miles away

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