Course summary
Our Higher National Diploma is designed for those who want to further expand their knowledge and skillset. We will provide you with the underpinning expertise needed to cope with the rapid rate of change in cutting edge engineering. You will be given opportunities to apply theoretical knowledge to real world engineering problems through practical work, projects, and employment relevant assessment briefs. You will also be introduced to engineering research and how you, as an engineer, can promote a sustainable society through your work.
Modules
You will study three core modules: • Research project • Professional engineering • Further mathematics Then you will select an additional three modules from the following options: • Lean manufacturing • Advanced manufacturing • Sustainability • Robotics • Computer aided manufacturing • Control engineering • Aerodynamics • Aircraft structures • Further electrical machines and drives • Renewable energy • Embedded microprocessor systems • Advanced materials • Further mechanical principles • Computation engineering
Assessment method
A series of written and practical work is assessed by your tutors and will determine your overall grade.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- HNG2
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Nelson Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
HNC (BTEC)
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road
Nelson
BB97YT