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Engineering HND

Higher National Diploma (HND)

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Availability & Details

Engineering - HND Diploma SF1-ENGNHD/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Higher Education

Dates
(2 years)

Examination board
Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)
Fees
Course Fee Standard 5760.00
Exam Fee Standard 235.00
Subject to, up to a 5% increase in September 2024 Standard 0.00

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Overview

Our courses include the use of modern industry-standard software and equipment, use of analysis tools, CAD, electronic testing, material testing and automation. An ideal course for Electro-Mechanical Engineers.

The purpose of this qualification is to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual so that you can meet the demands of employers in the rapidly evolving engineering sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification also aims to widen access to Higher Education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them. Successful completion of Year One (HNC – Level 4) gives you access to Year Two where you can gain a Level 5 – HND in Engineering.

Cost: £5,995 per year

If you have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

  • Grade 9-4 in GCSE Mathematics – a sound mathematical ability is essential
  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering
  • A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in relevant subjects such as Mathematics, Physics etc

On this two year HND course at HSDC South Downs, you will study the following units:

Year One (HNC):

– Engineering Design
– Engineering Science
– Engineering Mathematics
– Managing a Professional Engineering Project

Plus, a combination of four more units from:

– Automation, Robotics and PLC
– Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
– Electrical Machines
– Quality and Process Improvement
– Production Engineering for Manufacture
– Electrical & Electronic Principles
– Mechanical Principles

Year Two (HND):

– Research Project
– Professional Engineering Management
– Lean Manufacturing
– Further Mathematics

Plus, a combination of three more units from:

– Virtual Engineering
– Advanced Manufacturing Technology
– Industrial Systems
– Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage
– Advanced Mechanical Principles

This level of study requires additional hours allocated each week outside of college for research and writing reports.

You will be required to attend college three days a week.

On successful completion of the Year One HNC, students can progress on to the Year Two HND Engineering.

Classes are informal and incorporate a variety of teaching and learning methods e.g. discussion, lectures, group work and practical sessions.

The course will be delivered over two years as a full time course, over three days a week.

Assessment is made through completion of assignment-based activities, reports, coursework, practical work, independent study and research. Each unit is marked at Pass, Merit or Distinction grade and these will be used to calculate a final overall grade for the qualification.

Following the completion of this course, you can progress to a top-up degree at university or a degree Apprenticeship. Career destinations include Design Engineers, Electrical or Electronic Engineers and Mechanical Engineers.

The course has been designed with local employer needs in mind and can be used as part of a Levy-Funded Higher Apprenticeship.


I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

I would say it’s a college that really balances academia with fun, there is lots of extra-curricular stuff that you can get involved in. It has a really good work/life balance.

Laura Hagedorn, A Level student

My courses were all especially interesting, I thoroughly enjoyed all of them. All of my lecturers were extremely knowledgeable and I have learnt a lot from them.

Lottie Warren, A Level student