Engineering HND
Our HND course, ideal for HNC holders aiming to advance their engineering careers, covers advanced engineering topics and offers practical, academic, and management skills development, preparing students for employment, BEng or BSc degree courses, or relevant professional qualifications.
Course Overview
- Start Date
- 21 Sep 2026
- Duration
- 8 Months
- Mode of Study
- Part-Time
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
Course overview
Our Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering is designed for students who have completed an HNC and want to advance their engineering career. Combining advanced technical knowledge with practical and management skills, the course prepares you for employment in industry or progression to a BEng, BSc or professional qualification.
What will I do?
This Qualification is mapped to the Engineering Manufacturing Technician Occupational Standard.
The Units Studied are:
Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management
Unit 5006: Further Mathematics
Unit 5007: Commercial Programming Software
Unit 5008: Distributed Control Systems
Unit 5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drives
Unit 5013: Embedded Systems
Unit 5014: Analogue Electronic Systems
Unit 5021: Further Control Systems Engineering
Teaching combines lecturer-led sessions, practical activities, case studies, independent research and industry-focused assignments to develop both your technical expertise and problem-solving abilities.
Alongside further engineering mathematics and engineering management, you will explore how mechanical, electrical and electronic systems integrate to create automated engineering solutions used throughout manufacturing, robotics, aerospace, automotive and other high-tech industries with a focus on industry 4.0
The course also develops project management, leadership and professional engineering skills through the study of engineering management, preparing you for technical and supervisory roles within industry.
What’s next?
On successful completion of this course you can either gain employment, study towards a BEng or BSc degree course or relevant professional qualifications.*
*The level of entry onto any subsequent degree will be based upon entry requirements from the individual university. Not all universities offer a top-up degree.
Is it for me?
The HND course is for those who already hold a HNC qualification and want to further their career as an engineer. This course offers a strong sector-related emphasis on practical, academic & management skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding. Similarly, this is a pathway for those looking to progress onto a BEng or BSc.
Entry requirements
You should hold a full HNC (RQF) qualification and GCSEs at grade C/4 in English and Maths.
How can I pay for my course?
There are a variety of ways in which you can get help with fees and funding while studying. For detailed information on funding options and bursaries, please visit our Funding and Financial Support page.
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Engineering HND
(A577H-1/1)- Start Date
- 21 Sep 2026
- End Date
- 18 Jun 2027
- Time
- 09:00 – 17:00
- Duration
- 8 Months
- Location
- Innovation and Technology Centre
Fees- 16 – 18
- £3750 Per Year
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- £3750 Per Year
- 24+
- £3750 Per Year
- Overseas
- £3750 Per Year
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