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Course requirement - Alternate entry (hnc)

Applications are welcomed from students who do not have the academic qualifications listed above but may be admitted on the basis of relevant experience rather than standard qualifications.
Important note about progression routes:
Progression to a Pearson Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification is not automatically available after completion of this Higher National Certificate (HNC) course.
Solent&rsquo;s HNC is awarded under a Trademark Licence and the final award from this course, although mapped closely to Pearson&rsquo;s programmes, is not a Pearson BTEC Higher National award.
Candidates wishing to progress onto a course at another provider may need to complete additional modules or check with the provider if acceptance to the progression course will be available with the HNC award. Many providers offer recognition of prior learning, but this will be on a case by case basis.
Students graduating from Solent do have progression routes at Solent University to degrees or to other professional qualifications.

Learning and assessment - Practical exams

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Learning and assessment - Written exams

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Learning and assessment - Lab reports

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Learning and assessment - Assignments

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Learning and assessment - Log books

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Course information - Solent Futures (default)

The Solent Futures team is committed to getting students into great careers.
While you are studying, the team can help you with finding work experience or placements, link you with a mentor, check your CV, or offer one-to-one guidance.
If you're in your final year, we also have graduate job opportunities just for Solent graduates.

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Get ready to engineer a great career. Gain the hands-on skills employers are looking for. It all starts with our range of electronics, manufacturing, and yacht design courses.

Course category - Engineering

Engineering

Do you want to take the next steps in your career as an engineer? Develop your skills in mathematics, electronics and mechanical engineering with access to advanced workshops, robotics, CAD suites.

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UG course - BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering

Applied mechanics laboratory

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Specialist Facilities

Applied mechanics laboratory facility at Solent University

A purpose-designed and built laboratory equipped with scientific apparatus, enabling students to gain first-hand experience of practical experiments.

UG course - BA (Hons) Graphic Design

Advanced manufacturing laboratory

Discover Solent's 3D printing and robotics systems, laser cutting, CNC and ancillary finishing services.

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Advanced manufacturing laboratory facility at Solent University

Solent's advanced manufacturing facility brings together various technologies used in engineering, design and manufacture.

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Engineering project workshop

The workshop is purposely set out to accommodate students and allow them to be taught mechanical engineering, and progress with any ongoing project work.

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Engineering project workshop facility at Solent University

UG course - BSc (Hons) Construction Management

UG course - HNC Construction Management

UG course - BA (Hons) Interior Design

UG course - BA (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

UG course - HNC Civil Engineering

UG course - BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering

PG course - MSc Sustainable Marine Craft and Superyacht Design

Materials testing lab

Used mainly for the teaching of materials and destructive testing (everything we test, we break!), the lab is also used for some non-destructive testing and students projects.

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Materials testing lab facility at Solent University

The materials testing laboratory allows users to gain first-hand experience of essential materials testing in a safe and controlled environment.

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Library

The Library is open for Solent students and staff to access computers and study spaces, and for browsing the shelves and borrowing items. 

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Library facility at Solent University

Discover Solent's library, which is open 24/7 during term time at peak times.

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The Spark

The Spark building combines interactive teaching spaces with lecture theatres and an atrium with social spaces. Central to the building is the futuristic Pod, which has a full-size lecture theatre and open-topped breakout space.

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The Spark at Solent University

A light and airy atrium with the futuristic, multi-functional 'pod' as its centrepiece, which features a full-size lecture room and open-topped viewing platform.

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UG course - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

UG course - BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Therapy

UG course - BSc (Hons) Health, Nutrition and Exercise Science

Solent Sports Complex

Sports Complex

A state of the art centre designed to meet all sport and health needs.

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Sports Complex at Solent University

Find out more about the Solent Sports Complex which can be used by students and staff at Solent.

Sport and fitness

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Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces.

Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

Faculty - Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering

Faculty of Creative Industries, Architecture and Engineering

Course information - Graduation cost (default)

There is no charge to attend graduation, but you will be required to pay for the rental of your academic gown (approximately &pound;45 per graduate, depending on your award). You may also wish to purchase official photography packages, which range in price from &pound;15 to &pound;200+. Graduation is not compulsory, so if you prefer to have your award sent to you, there is no cost. Extra guest tickets will go on sale after results publication and will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis. The cost per ticket is currently &pound;15. Please note, we do not guarantee there will be any extra tickets available to purchase.

Course information - Bursaries (default)

Solent University offers a range of bursaries and scholarships that provide financial assistance or waive fees for tuition or accommodation. Each bursary or scholarship has specific eligibility criteria. Check out our <a title="Bursaries and scholarships" href="https://www.solent.ac.uk/finance/grants-bursaries-scholarships/bursaries">bursaries and scholarships pages</a> to find out more.
Cost of living support
At Solent, we understand that the cost of living crisis may be of some concern. To help, we've put together some detailed information to show what support is available and how to make your money go further.
<a title="Cost of living advice" href="https://www.solent.ac.uk/studying-at-solent/student-support/cost-of-living">Cost of living support</a>

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Course information - How to apply (UG part-time)

Applications for part-time courses are made directly to the University and can be made at any time prior to the start of the course. If you have any questions about applying for this course, please contact the admissions office by emailing&nbsp;<a title="admissions@solent.ac.uk" href="mailto:admissions@solent.ac.uk">admissions@solent.ac.uk</a>.

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It is estimated that there is an annual shortfall of 81,000 professional engineers in the UK alone. This critical skills gap is thought to be affecting the UK&rsquo;s ability to stay competitive, implying that demand for engineering professionals is likely to increase.
Several modules require students to explore industry-related problems and incorporate live briefs into the assessment. Many students work closely with their employers while completing their work-related project. Student engagement with industry can benefit both the student and employer.

Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.

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Course information - Learning and assessment (default)

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Solent&rsquo;s curriculum framework builds on our unique, creative and applied approach to teaching. The transformation of students&rsquo; lives is at the heart of our mission as a university, and our curriculum &ndash; informed by the latest theory &ndash; reflects this shared educational vision.

Directed learning is about foundation knowledge sharing. It is the introduction to, or consolidation of, knowledge as it relates to concepts, theories, context and background. It comprises the threshold knowledge we consider our students need to actively engage and proactively participate in our vibrant and active campus-based collaborative learning events. Directed learning is generally delivered online, providing you with resources you can refer to anytime you wish to.

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Collaborative learning refers to our exciting campus-based learning events which comprise flipped-learning, participative, interactive, rich, problem-based and active learning activities. These may take place in collaborative classroom environments, or in specialist learning facilities, or labs, using state-of-the-art equipment. Whatever their physical setting, group work predominates these learning events with rich and varied opportunities for peer exchange and peer-to-peer learning.

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Guided learning is how Solent ensures students build upon their collaborative learning to join up their academic knowledge to its real-world application, enriching the student experience and adding value to our students’ time with us. Through guided learning we enable our students to engage in course-related supplementary activities delivered by academic course teams which improve students’ employability skills. It offers students access to stimulating and topical touchpoints through regular keynote speaker events from internal and external speakers, experts, practitioners, alumni, and employers, focused on innovations, challenges and good practice. In addition, students are expected to take part in other activities designed to enhance their academic and employability skills.

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Course page link - Undergraduate open days

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This HNC prepares students for direct entry into our degree programmes as well as delivering the core skills and knowledge required for professional engineers.

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Course page link - Study support

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The student achievement team are on hand to help you succeed during your studies at Solent. They aim to contact you at key times during your time here with personalised information, advice and guidance, by email or phone.
Access Solent provides information, advice and guidance for disabled students.
All students can access&nbsp;<a title="Go to the Succeed@Solent website" href="http://learn.solent.ac.uk/course/view.php?id=90" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Succeed@Solent</a>, Solent's online guide to getting better grades. It offers extensive, practical information and advice on topics such as academic writing, research and presentations.

Course page video - Student Experience - Welcome week 2021

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Student Experience - Welcome week 2021

Mechanical and electronic engineering

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Engineering students benefit from a range of multifunctional workshops and labs, including a dedicated computer/CAD suite.

Other specialist facilities include a production and electronics laboratory for designing, building and testing electronic circuitry, and a heat treatment laboratory containing furnaces that heat specimens and components up to 1100 degrees centigrade. 

The materials testing laboratory has large tensile testing machines, and the manufacturing laboratory features a range of advanced equipment such as a 3D printer, a rapid prototyping machine and a laser cutter.
Electronic engineering students benefit from access to a range of high-end facilities including rapid prototyping equipment, PSpice/NI MultiSim software and microcomputer development systems.

We also offer students access to digital multi-meter signal generators, FLIR cameras and digital signal processing (DSP) boards – all of which allow students to better understand how the theory they have learnt links to real workplace scenarios. 


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Mechanical and Electronic Engineering Degrees and Courses at Solent University

Discover more about our mechanical and electronic engineering courses and facilities.

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Course support selling point: Students Union

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We work in partnership with the University to build a sense of pride and confidence in your Union, University and student experience.

Most of our specialist support services are based around the Student Hub, a central space where you can access all the information and support you may need during your time at University. The Student Hub is the first point of contact if you have any queries relating to your course, including questions about your timetable, options, and assessments and extenuating circumstances.

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Your future

Course requirement - UG - Top-up alternate entry route

Top-up route:
We welcome applications from students currently studying a Foundation Degree, DipHE, HNC, HND or modules of an undergraduate degree course at another university, who wish to enter directly into Years 2 or 3 of one of our undergraduate degree courses. Please contact our admissions team for more information: <a title="admissions@solent.ac.uk" href="mailto:admissions@solent.ac.uk">contact us</a>

Learning and assessment - Creative design projects

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Learning and assessment - Final major project

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Learning and assessment - Portfolios

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Learning and assessment - Design based portfolios

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Learning and assessment - Essays

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Get ready to make your mark. Driven by a passionate team, our art and design courses help you to develop the essential skills and industry awareness required for work in the creative industries. From photography to fine art, you'll find the perfect course to develop your artistic side.

Course category - Art and design

Carve out your career in design across print and digital platforms. Solent gives you freedom to explore your craft in dedicated design studios.

Course - BA (Hons) Graphic Design - 287171 - BGDF

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UG course - BA (Hons) Interior Design Decoration

UG course - BA (Hons) Fashion Photography

UG course - BA (Hons) Illustration

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Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

Graphic design graduates can pursue employment in a range of different creative industries. From marketing and advertising to printed media production, through to web and UX design, all major businesses require a team of talented designers in order to properly communicate with their customers and stakeholders. Graduates may also find themselves applying for work in creative agencies, or utilising their skills on a freelance basis.
In it's Design Economy 2021-2024 report, the Design Council reported that 1.97m people were working in the UK's design economy in 2020. And in 2019, the design economy contributed &pound;97.4bn to the UK economy.

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Advanced manufacturing laboratory

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