Engineering (Multiple Pathways)

Burnley College

Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Architecture and planningBuilding and construction

Engineering (Multiple Pathways) HNC is an undergraduate degree at Burnley College, based in Burnley, taught full-time over 1 year.

About this course

If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas:

Mechanical & Manufacturing
Electrical & Electronic
Mechatronics & Robotics
Manufacturing Operations
This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge as well as embded key skills that will help you to progress within the challenging and diverse field of Engineering and provides you with the opportunity to further your career.

Modules:

Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry.

Core modules (studied on all pathways):

Engineering Science
Engineering Maths
Engineering Design
Computer Aided Design for Engineering
Managing a Professional
Engineering Project
Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules:

Mechanical Principles
Materials, Properties & Testing
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics & Heat Engines
Electrical & Electronic specialist modules:

Electrical and Electronic Principles
Programmable Logic Controllers
Digital Principles
Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules:

Mechatronics
Automation, Robotics & PLCs
Control Systems
Manufacturing Operations specialist modules:

Electrical Systems & Fault Finding
Operations and Plant Management
Quality & Process Improvement

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:

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Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Burnley
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Architecture and planning, Building and construction