Engineering HNC
University of Northampton
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HNC - Higher National Certificate

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Waterside Campus

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SEP-25

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Our Engineering HNC will give you the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering studies.The course is equivalent to the first stage of an undergraduate Engineering degree. This qualification offers a specialist programme of study which provides you with the key knowledge, understanding and lab-based practical skills required in the engineering sector.Engineering HNC at UON provides a nationally-recognised qualification (HNC 120 ...Read more

Our Engineering HNC will give you the skills required in electrical and mechanical science, together with mathematics and other engineering studies.The course is equivalent to the first stage of an undergraduate Engineering degree. This qualification offers a specialist programme of study which provides you with the key knowledge, understanding and lab-based practical skills required in the engineering sector.Engineering HNC at UON provides a nationally-recognised qualification (HNC 120 credits), offering career progression and professional development and opportunities to progress to HND and then on to an honours degree programme.

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WUSCA ranking:
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61/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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28th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
120th
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Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 65 = 35% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
35%
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100%
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08 Jan 14

University is great and I feel that I have definitely chosen the right one. I am looking forward to the next two years...Read more

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£15,200 per year

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University of Northampton
University of Northampton , Northampton

Located in the heart of England, the University of Northampton is a dynamic institution renowned for its commitment to innovation...

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University of Northampton
University Drive Northampton Northamptonshire NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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