Engineering - HND Engineering (General) (HTQ)

Take your engineering skills to the next level.

To join this course, you will need to have completed a HNC in a related engineering discipline. The HND is designed for those who are ready to deepen their knowledge and develop the advanced skills needed to succeed in today’s fast-moving engineering sector.

Whether you are progressing from your HNC or looking to enhance your career prospects, this course will build your confidence in problem-solving, innovation, and technical application. You’ll expand your understanding of core engineering principles while developing the practical and analytical skills valued by employers.

This qualification also provides a clear pathway to further study. If you’re considering progressing to a full BEng degree, you may be able to take advantage of our Degree Apprenticeship route and complete your degree in a shorter timeframe.

You will study a range of advanced engineering topics, including Professional Engineering Management, Further Engineering Mathematics, Commercial Programming Software, Distributed Control Systems, Further Electrical Machines and Drives, Embedded Systems, Analogue Electronic Systems, and Further Control Systems Engineering.

As you progress, you’ll apply your learning to real-world engineering challenges, developing the confidence to design, analyse, and improve complex systems. You’ll build in-demand skills in programming, automation, control, and electronics—preparing you for modern, high-tech engineering environments.

Alongside your technical knowledge, you will strengthen your research, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities—key skills that employers value and that will support your career progression or further study.

You will be assessed by a selection of practical skills-based tests, assignments and workplace projects.

48 UCAS tariff points from either: A Levels (including Maths/Science or a related subject), a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant subject, a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in a relevant subject OR an EAL Level 3 Diploma in Engineering Technologies

AND

Two satisfactory references

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GCSEs at Grade 9-4 in English and Maths

Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience in an engineering environment are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.

A degree top-up course including BEng (Hons) in General Engineering.