Engineering | University College Birmingham

Course summary

OVERVIEW
Do you see your future in engineering? The industry urgently needs you. Around a fifth of the UK’s engineering workforce is expected to retire by 2026, meaning hundreds of thousands of new workers will be needed within the next few years to plug the gap. Our Higher National Certificate in Engineering will give you the training you need to develop your career and make a real difference in the sector at this crucial time.

Spread over two years, this is a part-time engineering course ideal for anyone looking to fit higher education study around work commitments. Supported by our outstanding new engineering facilities on campus, you will study core subjects that are required for engineers across the sector, including engineering design, maths and science, robotics and CAD, as well as learning valuable transferable skills and essential management skills for the industry.

By completing our Engineering HNC course, you will achieve a Level 4 qualification widely recognised by employers within the engineering industry, boosting your prospects of progressing into a range of careers. It will also open the doors for you to progress onto further study, including our Higher National Diploma in Engineering at University College Birmingham.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

Practical application – Get hands-on experience studying in our cutting-edge engineering facilities
Flexible learning – Gain a Level 4 engineering qualification studying part-time alongside your working commitments
Enrichment – Take on practical research activities in our labs and hear from leading guest speakers from the sector
Expert tuition – Learn from experienced lecturers with a wealth of knowledge from working in the engineering industry

FACILITIES
Students on our construction and engineering courses will learn in brand new real-world training environments under development at University College Birmingham. Our brand new Engineering and Sustainable Construction Centre at the iconic James Cond Building will offer state-of-the-art facilities specifically designed to develop skills that support employers and their supply chains, along with further new facilities at Camden House.

CAREERS AND PROGRESSION
Examples of careers you could pursue following this course:

Mechanical engineer
Project engineer
Process design engineer
Process manufacturing engineer
Electrical/electronics engineer
Product designer

Upon completion of the HNC, you can also progress onto our Engineering HND course.

Please refer to our website www.ucb.ac.uk for the latest updates to this course

Modules

Course Modules

You will study eight units from the list below over a two-year period:

Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Engineering Science
Managing a Professional Management Project
Mechanical Principles
Industry 4.0
Engineering Management
CAD for Engineering
Further Mathematics
Automation, Robotics and PLCs
Manufacturing Systems Engineering
Sustainability
Industrial Robots

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CD

UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project.

T Level
P

A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C.

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 56

Level 3 qualifications are accepted at UCB for entrance, a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required.
If you are unsure if your qualification is accepted call us on 0121 604 1040 or email admissions@ucb.ac.uk.

Scottish Higher

You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points

Access to HE Diploma

You will need a minimum of 56 UCAS Tariff points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Maths: You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics or Functional Skills Level 2.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Non-tariff: Non-UCAS Tariff based Level 3 qualifications are also considered for entry please contact admissions@ucb.ac.uk to check your eligibility.

Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to UCB. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. Your application must also include a reference from your line manager supporting your entry to higher education. For further details please contact Admissions.

Students who are studying a mixture of qualifications will receive an offer that will be inclusive of all Level 3 qualifications.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
Cambridge English Advanced	Level B2	BA/BSc - Minimum 170 with no less than 160 in any skill FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill
IELTS (Academic)		BA/BSc - Overall score of 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component
Institution's Own Test		BA/BSc - Overall score of B2 with no less than B2- in in each component FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component

To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.http://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/english-language-requirements/english-language-requirements-table.aspx

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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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland & Republic of Ireland	£9790*
EU & International	£16500*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham, your fee for this academic year will be £9,790. A half year tuition fee is £4895.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/

EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here - https://www.ucb.ac.uk/our-courses/international/tuition-fees-and-scholarships.aspx

Course contact details

UG Home and EU Admissions

Email:admissions@ucb.ac.uk

Phone:0121 604 1040

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