University of Suffolk
Engineering (General Engineering) HNC
University of Suffolk

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27855 £24571 £28403
25-75 percentile range £24239 - £33607 £18500 - £31500 £21984 - £37274

Course Description

This course will provide a challenging program of study that will enable learners to develop knowledge and skills required for todays industry. It extends the knowledge gained from a level 3 engineering qualification. The units studied have been selected in association with local employers in a variety of industries, aiming to satisfy their future needs. The qualification aims to develop knowledge and skills in engineering that will allow graduates to make positive contributions to employers as fast as possible and so progress in a career.

The Department has access to Solidworks and Autocad software, hydraulic and pneumatic simulation is carried out using Automation Studio, electronic simulation uses Multisim, in a 20 seat technical suite. The Faculty has a dedicated electronics laboratory, a machine shop and prototyping cnc machine tools.

This Pearson Higher National award is delivered, assessed and quality assured by East Coast College (Lowestoft), working in partnership with the University of Suffolk.

On completion of the course students can progress onto the Higher National Diploma (HND) in General Engineering.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Qualification requirements

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

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Costs

Tuition Fees Engineering (General Engineering) HNC

England UK £6168 year 1
Northern Ireland £6168 year 1
Scotland £6168 year 1
Wales £6168 year 1
Channel Islands £6168 year 1
EU £6570 year 1
International £6570 year 1
Ireland £6570 year 1
England UK £6168 year 1
Northern Ireland £6168 year 1
Scotland £6168 year 1
Wales £6168 year 1
Channel Islands £6168 year 1
EU £6570 year 1
International £6570 year 1
Ireland £6570 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

August 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

UCAS application code:

H100

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Where is this programme taught

University of Suffolk at East Coast College (Lowestoft)
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FAQ about Engineering (General Engineering) HNC University of Suffolk

  • Tuition fees for this programme are 6168 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.

  • Engineering (General Engineering) HNC is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of Suffolk.

  • It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all General or Integrated Engineering students in the UK.