18Oct
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Power your future in engineering with this hands-on, industry-approved, employer-designed HND. Why You should study this course:
- Employer-approved qualification: this Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), meaning it meets industry standards and has been developed in collaboration with employers to prepare you for real engineering roles.
- Hands-on, practical learning: Study essential topics like embedded systems, robotics, industrial power and programmable logic controllers (PLCs). The course embeds vocational activities and workplace scenarios into the curriculum, helping you develop job-ready skills alongside theoretical knowledge.
- Progression opportunities: on successful completion, you’ll be awarded a Coventry University HND, with the option to progress to a full degree or enter employment directly.
- Learn online and in-person: benefit from a mix of face-to-face teaching and online learning, including tutorials, group projects and guest lectures, helping you learn flexibly and effectively.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Year 1 modules:
- Engineering Maths and Engineering Design
- Electrical and Electronic Principles and Electrical Machines
- Automation, Robotics and PLCs and Production Engineering
- Quality and Process Improvement and Managing a Professional Engineering Project
- Further Maths and Distributed Control Systems
- Further PLCs and Engineering Management
- Further Electrical Machines and Power Utilisation
Assessment method
This course will be assessed using a variety of methods which will vary depending upon the module. Assessment methods may include: • essays • group work • presentations • reports • projects • coursework • individual assignments. The Coventry University Group assessment strategy ensures that our courses are fairly assessed and allows us to monitor student progression towards achieving the intended learning outcomes.
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
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 | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | 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
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 .
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
Provider information
CU London (Dagenham)
Dagenham Civic Centre
Rainham Road North
London
RM10 7BN
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 14 August 08:00-20:00, Friday 15 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 16 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 17 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 18 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:30-17:00