About this course
The HN Engineering course has been designed to enable direct progression to a full honours degree course upon successful completion. You will have the opportunity to investigate 3D printing, mechatronics, Stirling engines, drone technology, robotics and advanced mathematics relevant to engineering. You can opt to pursue a specialist pathway in mechanical, electrical/electronic or manufacturing engineering for the diploma part of the qualification. The HN is split into two elements – the certificate and the diploma. The certificate can be studied over one year full-time or two years part-time. The diploma can also be studied for one year full-time and two years part-time
Successful completion of the HN Engineering can lead to a wide range of roles including: Electrical engineer, Electronic engineer, Mechanical engineer, Maintenance engineer. You could also choose to study an extra year to ‘top-up’ your qualification to a Bachelor Degree at University.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Part-time
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HNC
Location: Chesterfield
Full-time Shown above
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Chesterfield
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
2129 Engineering professionals
1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2123 Electrical engineers
2124 Electronics engineers
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Chesterfield
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Engineering and technology