Engineering HNC
University of Northampton
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HNC - Higher National Certificate

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University of Northampton Main site

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Full Time

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SEP-26

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1 Year

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HNC - Higher National Certificate

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University of Northampton Main site

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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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60/91
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119th
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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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£9,535 per year

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£15,700 per year

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£15,700 per year

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University of Northampton
Waterside Campus Northampton NN1 5PH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Northampton  0.6 miles away

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