About the course

If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas:

• Mechanical & Manufacturing
• Electrical & Electronic
• Mechatronics & Robotics
• Manufacturing Operations

This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge of core and specialist engineering principles in your chosen specialism. The programmme will enhanced your underpinning skills enabling you to progress further within the exciting, challenging and diverse fields of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Completing a Higher National Diploma in Engineering opens up further opportunities to progress your career, your future earnings, and your potential.

Watch: Why Study Engineering at BCUC

Modules:

Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry.

Core modules (studied on all pathways):

• Professional Engineering Management
• Further Maths
• Research Project
• Lean Manufacturing

Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules:

• Advanced Mechanical Principles
• Thermofluids
• Virtual Engineering

Electrical & Electronic specialist modules:

• Further Electrical, Electronic & Digital Principles
• Further Programmable Logic Controllers
• Analogue Electronic Systems
• Commercial Software Programming (Optional)

Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules:

• Further Programmable Logic Controllers
• Commercial Software Programming
• Industrial Systems

Manufacturing Operations specialist modules:

• Manufacturing Systems Engineering
• Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Industrial Systems

Entry Requirements

You should have a Level 4 (HNC) academic qualification in an Engineering Discipline to be accepted onto this course. We are unable to accept international applications for this course. We operate a flexible admissions policy and treat everyone as an individual which means that we will take into consideration your educational achievements, predicted grades (where applicable), and industry experience.

Assessment

You will learn through a range of teaching methods that will include: Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops and Practical Sessions, Online resources, Independent Learning Research and Industrial Visits. Assessments are based on Written Assignments, Practical and Laboratory Work, and Presentations so that you can show application of the subjects learned in the classroom.

Careers & Progression

With a HND in Engineering you could earn a salary in excess of £32,000 across a broad range of roles through the Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing sector. You'll be eligible to apply for roles such as Design Engineer, CAD Engineer, Quality Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Control Engineer.

Additional Details

Information About Fees

Part-time £3,000 per year (2 year duration). Full-time £9,000 per year (1 year duration). Course fees can be paid privately or via your employer. Fees may also be paid via a Student Finance England (SFE) Tuition Fee Loan subject to your personal eligibility. This course is not eligible for Apprenticeship Levy funding - for Levy funded University qualifications, please see our Bachelor Degree BEng (Hons) in Engineering Design [Multiple Pathways] course.