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Engineering (Manufacturing Engineering)

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 7 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The HNC in Manufacturing Engineering provides a solid grounding in the principles and practices used across the manufacturing sector. The course is designed for learners who want to develop their technical skills, understand modern engineering processes, and progress into higher study or industry roles.
Throughout the programme, students build their confidence in design, problem solving, digital engineering tools and production techniques. The course also introduces the latest developments in advanced manufacturing, preparing learners for the evolving demands of the engineering workplace.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

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Modules

• Engineering Design – An introduction to the engineering design process, including drawings, requirements and specifications.
• Engineering Maths – Mathematical methods used to support engineering activities and technical decision making.
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson set) – Planning, delivering and evaluating a substantial project that reflects real engineering practice
• Production Engineering for Manufacture – Manufacturing methods, materials, tools and production systems.
• Quality and Process Improvement – Approaches to quality assurance, process control and continuous improvement.
• Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) – Skills in using CAD software and understanding its links to manufacturing processes.
• Industry 4.0 – An introduction to digital and “smart” technologies shaping modern industry.
• Industrial Robots – Robotics principles, programming and applications within automated environments.

Assessment method

All assessments are assignment based. Students will be assessed through a variety of tasks, which may include:
• Essays
• Technical reports
• Presentations
• Reflective accounts
• Project based work

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
N064
Institution code:
B60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
N064
Institution code:
B60
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Bradford College is unable to consider international applications due to UKVI regulations.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
80 points

Entry to this course requires a Level 3 qualification in Engineering and a minimum of 80 UCAS points. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (or equivalent) English at Grade 3 (or equivalent)

Or A minimum of 80 UCAS points including at least one Level 3 qualification in Maths, Physics or Computer Science. GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (or equivalent) English at Grade 3 (or equivalent)

Or An Access to Higher Education Certificate in an Engineering discipline awarded by an approved further education institution.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics grade 4 (or equivalent) English at Grade 3 (or equivalent)

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.

The college welcomes applications from candidates who do not meet the above criteria, in this case applicants will be invited to an interview at which they will be expected to provide a portfolio demonstrating their suitability for entrance to the course.

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.

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

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

Bradford College is committed to delivering quality, affordable degrees. We work hard to cut the cost and not the corners on our undergraduate, postgraduate and professional courses. The tuition fee rate per year is fixed for the duration of the course providing there is no break in study.

You will not be asked to pay these fees up front, as you should be eligible for loans to cover the tuition fees and assist with living expenses from Student Finance England. However, please ensure that you have made your application and secured funding for your course prior to registration.

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