10Oct
UndergraduateWarwickshire College and University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
The 2024 revalidated BTEC Higher National Diploma in Engineering for England course includes an enhanced work-related curriculum that is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, equipping students with the right skills and competencies for the workplace, or progression to further higher education study. Pathways have been aligned to IfATE occupational standards. The broad curriculum will provide students with a firm grounding in engineering principles and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility. This two year Pearson BTEC course is designed for students wishing to progress or reinforce their studies prior to the final year of an honours degree or a career in engineering. The BTEC Higher National Diploma qualification is allocated a credit value and has been developed to support and encourage progression from Level 3 through to Level 6. The HND in Engineering for England course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering technologies that are essential to businesses in this rapidly evolving and dynamic sector of the economy. The course also aims to help you gain key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. Qualifications and units developed for Engineering will focus on and articulate to Sector Skills Council National Occupational Standards and the mechanical/electrical/manufacturing engineering industries. This course is delivered by Warwickshire College and awarded by Pearson. For our Higher Education Terms and Conditions please visit https://wcg.ac.uk/page/701/terms-and-conditions
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Year 1 – Level 4 Engineering Design Engineering Maths Managing a Professional Engineering Project (A Pearson-set unit) Mechatronics Mechanical Principles Production Engineering for Manufacture Quality and Process Improvement Digital Principles Year 2 – Level 5 Professional Engineering Management (A Pearson-set unit) Further Mathematics Commercial Programming Software Distributed Control Systems Further Electrical Machines and Drives Embedded Systems Analogue Electronic Systems Further Control Systems Engineering
Assessment method
There will be a wide range of assessment methods and equipment appropriate to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and all assessments consider the practices used within the engineering sector. Whilst credit is awarded at a threshold level of achievement only, grading arrangements will apply to individual units which will allow for the award of merit and distinction achievement according to Pearson's published grading criteria. Assessment is considered an important part of the learning process. In formulating the methods of assessment for this award and care has been taken to ensure that all assessments test the skills and knowledge needed in the Engineering working environment. Assessment methods will include reports, problem-based assignments and presentations. There may be classroom tests led by the tutor but there are no formal examinations.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H114
- Institution code:
- W25
- Campus name:
- Rugby College
- Campus code:
- R
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Additional entry requirements
Interview
All applications will be subject to an interview and a Maths screening test which will assess previous knowledge at Level 3. WCUC welcomes all students and will always aim to make reasonable adjustments to meet any specific needs or difficulties. In exceptional circumstances, the learning outcomes of some courses may mean that such adjustments are not possible and the college cannot guarantee that every requirement can be supported. Failure to disclose specific needs or difficulties to the college at an early stage in your application may delay the college in its ability to make reasonable adjustments or may prevent them altogether.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8735 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8735 | Year 1 |
| EU | £11950 | Year 1 |
| International | £11950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
WCUC tuition fees are listed per academic year and will remain for the duration of your course.
The following course-related costs are not included in the tuition fees:
Printing
Cost of books that you might wish to purchase
Cost of electrical equipment such as laptops, notebooks and stationery for your personal use
Accommodation and living costs not included in the fees:
This information can be obtained from our Accommodation webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/accommodation).
Sources of financial support
If you receive funding from Student Finance you may be eligible to apply for additional benefits. Details can be obtained from our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Bursaries
WCG also provides bursaries for undergraduate students, for which you may be eligible to apply. You can check your eligibility for these types of financial support, along with their value and application deadlines, at our HE fees and financial support webpage (https://wcg.ac.uk/page/2428/he-fees-and-financial-support).
Provider information
Warwickshire College and University Centre
Warwick New Road
Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE