From HNC to full honours degree, UCP offers a complete engineering pathway. Start at Level 4 and progress through to a BEng (Hons), all without leaving Peterborough. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to top up your existing qualifications, we have a route that fits your career goals.
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Meet our tutor
Get to know our Engineering tutor and learn more about what our course has to offer.
Career-focused education
Our courses blend key areas like design, engineering maths and science with practical application in professional management and manufacturing.
With our HNC course, you have the option to choose between two pathways- Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering, allowing you to tailor your studies to your career goals.
Our HND course, provides a general overview of engineering, including engineering maths, professional engineering management, research projects and lean manufacturing.
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Achieving Academic Excellence
Over 80% of our students graduate with a 2:1 or above, reflecting our commitment to high academic standards.
15 Years of Educational Expertise
Proudly delivering quality courses for 15 years, UCP is a cornerstone of higher education in our community.
Award-Winning Education
UCP has been recognised with a TEF Silver award, underlining our excellence in teaching, learning and outcomes.
Engineering courses at University Centre Peterborough
HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
Start
:
This course will run on two fixed days each week. For a January start, these days will be Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and you can also begin in September.
Undergraduate Degree
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Top-Up)
Level
:
6
Start
:
September – This course will run on two fixed days each week
Undergraduate Degree
BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Top-Up)
Level
:
6
Start
:
September 25/26 PT and 26/27 FT
Higher National Certificate
HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
Part-Time
Level
:
4
Start
:
This course will run on a fixed day per week. For a January start, this day will be Wednesday, and you can also begin in September.
Higher National Diploma
HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)
Part-Time
Level
:
5
Start
:
September
Higher National Diploma
HND in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
Part-Time
Level
:
5
Start
:
September
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Case Studies
Bruno Lima Borges
“My journey began with a Level 1 Engineering course at Peterborough College,” Bruno reflects, “and my experience at UCP was fantastic! The small class size encouraged close relationships with the tutors, which really made a difference for me.”
Ricardo Santos
“Building relationships with my lecturers from College created a supportive environment that made a long journey incredibly rewarding!”
