Course contact details
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Email:HE.Admissions@solihull.ac.uk
Phone:0121 678 7000
Solihull College & University Centre
Blossomfield Road
Solihull
B91 1SB
Engineering
- HNC
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Woodlands Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The HNC in Engineering is a programme of learning designed to meet skills gaps in the current workforce and build today’s talent to meet tomorrow’s needs. Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering is a local and national skills priority area, as identified by the West Midlands Combined Authority and the government’s Modern Industrial Strategy – and so this is the perfect time to enrol on higher skills Engineering course at Solihull College & University Centre. On this course, you will develop the skills, knowledge and understanding needed to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment, and this course aims to develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different engineering and manufacturing functions and to lead, manage, respond to change and tackle a range of complex engineering situations. The course is mixture of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, with hands-on experience gained at our Engineering Centre at our Woodlands Campus.
Modules
Engineering Design 15
Engineering Mathematics 15
Engineering Science 1 15
Managing a Professional Engineering Project 15
Electrical and Electronic Principles 15
Computer-Aided Design (CAD) for Engineering 15
Programming for Engineers 15
Mechatronics Systems in Manufacturing 15
Assessment method
This course is 100% coursework. Module 4004 (Managing a Professional Engineering Project) is set by the awarding body (Pearson).
Examples of assessment may include any of the following:
Extended projects
Essays
Reports
Presentations
Practical skills assessments
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Woodlands Campus
Study options
- HNC • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Solihull College & University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff80 points
A levelBB
Must be in a related subject area.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP
Must be in a related subject area.
Access to HE Diploma
60 Credits overall with 45 Credits at level 3 with a minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff Points profile in a related subject area.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science at grades 9-4/A*-C or recognised equivalent.
T LevelPass (C and above)
Must be in a related subject area.
English language requirements
Students who are non-native English speakers, or who have not studied the final two years of school in English, but can demonstrate capability in English at a standard commensurate to IELTS 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 being awarded on individual sections for a level 4, 5 or 6 qualification, will be considered as eligible to apply for the programme/course.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Equal consideration is given to applicants who are currently in relevant work and wish to apply to Solihull College & University Centre. To apply, they must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating technical, management or supervisory duties. Any application must also include a reference from their line manager which supports entry to higher education.
Learn more on the Solihull College & University Centre website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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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
All students should budget up to £100 per year for any trips that are a mandatory part of the course. Books are available through the college library however some students may wish to purchase their own copy of key texts – but this is not mandatory.
Sponsorship information
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary.
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