| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HND | Part-time | 2 years | September | GBP 0 per year | GBP 0 per year |
Overview
If you want to get ahead in your engineering career, an HND in General Engineering can help you realise your ambition. On this course, which you can do full time or part time, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management, and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.
You'll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job if you're already in an engineering role. When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Diploma that could help you land your dream job, or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HND to a Bachelor's degree.
Location
The course takes place at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College. This brand new, £12 million facility, is packed with the latest tools, equipment and resources. While studying at CECAMM, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and our library's online resources.
Course Highlights
On this HND General Engineering course, you'll:
Careers and opportunities
Engineering is a career that offers higher than average starting salaries, and a variety of routes to put your engineering knowledge to work in, from oil and automotive industries to food and design.
When you graduate from this course, you'll have the skills and experience demanded by the sector.
What jobs can you do with a General Engineering HND?
Roles you could go into could include:
If you want to continue your studies, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree by joining the final year of an Engineering BEng.
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48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline.
Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered.
Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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