Engineering

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.

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, our Engineering courses are delivered from our esteemed Peterborough campus.

We offer a comprehensive educational journey, spanning from Level 4 to Level 6, through our Higher National Diploma (HND) or degree programmes.

BEng (Hons) Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) (Top-Up)

This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector.

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BEng (Hons) Engineering (Electrical and Electronic Engineering) (Top-Up)

This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector.

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HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)

This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector.

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HND Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)

This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector.

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HND in Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)

Advance your career with a hands-on Mechanical Engineering qualification designed for the real world.

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HNC in Electrical and Electronic Engineering for England (HTQ)

This career-focused HNC is designed to equip you with the specialist knowledge, technical skills, and hands-on experience needed for success in the electrical and electronic engineering sector.

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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.”