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Engineering - Automation & Control for England
- HNC
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Uxbridge College Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Automation & Control) course provides a broad based education enabling successful students to enter careers in design and building operations in the Automation and control Engineering industry. In particular, the course aims to:
• Deliver Specialist Engineering units which are made up of 75% theory and 25% practical
session in workshops/labs
• Develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for
successful performance in working life and thereby enable learners to make an immediate
contribution to employment at the appropriate professional level
• Prepare for a range of technical and management careers in Automation and Control
Engineering
• Equip individuals with the knowledge, understanding and skills for success in employment in
the Automation and Control Engineering-based industry
• Provide specialist studies relevant to individual vocations and professions in which learners
are working or intend to seek employment in Automation and Control Engineering and its
related industries
• Enable progression onto (or count towards) an HND (Higher National Diploma) or further
professional qualification in Electronic and Electrical Systems Engineering or related area
• Provide a significant educational base for progression to Incorporated Engineer level
Modules
The following list of modules will be offered:
Unit number Unit Name Unit Level Unit Credit Unit Type
4002 Engineering Maths 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4003 Engineering Science 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4061 Programming for Engineers 4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4062 Professional Engineering Practice
(This is a Pearson-set)
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4063 Engineering Mechanics and
Materials
4 15 Core Unit
Mandatory
4006 Mechatronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4015 Automation, Robotics and
Programmable Logic Controllers
(PLCs)
4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
4064 Analogue and Digital Electronics 4 15 Specialist
Mandatory
Assessment method
A variety of teaching and learning methods will be used according to the needs of participants. The
range may include formal lectures, tutor led presentations, participant led seminars, group
discussions, individual and group experimental work, personal development exercises, role plays and
counselling and interpersonal skills practice.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Engineering and Technology, Institution of
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
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:
- H100
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Uxbridge College Campus
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For more information, see our web page link here:
https://www.uxbridgecollege.ac.uk/college-information/international.html
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
GCSEs grade A*-C (grade 9 - 4) in English, maths and science or equivalen
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
| International | £8500 | 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
The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
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