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University degree

General Engineering

West Suffolk College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
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About this course

The HND in General Engineering builds on foundational engineering knowledge from the HNC to develop advanced technical, analytical, and professional skills. The programme equips you to tackle complex engineering problems across mechanical, electrical, and manufacturing contexts, combining theoretical understanding with practical application.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
100% got in with other higher education.
other higher education100%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
Continue past first year
What graduates earn over time
Β£43,000
3 years on
Β£46,500
5 years on
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
I've grown so much academically and personally here. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” good transport links …
Third year Β· Full-time
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Genuinely worthwhile
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city β€” local cost of…
Postgraduate Β· Part-time
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