16Nov
UndergraduateCourse summary
This HND is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics with the aviation operations industry. Successful completion of the course will allow you direct access to year three of a BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering. Special features You will learn all the practical training you need for an aircraft technician role Individual design projects with access to:
- variable speed wind tunnels
- commercial aircraft flight simulator
- gas turbine engine
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:
- 114H
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- Perth
- Campus code:
- P
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry to year two may be available with an HNC Aircraft Engineering (15 SQA credits).
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
GCSE/National 4/National 5 - Not accepted
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Not accepted
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with no formal qualifications but with relevant aircraft engineering experience will be considered individually.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Scotland | £1285* | Year 1 |
| England | £7110* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7110* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7110* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7110* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7110* | Year 1 |
| EU | £8775* | Year 1 |
| International | £8775* | 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
For full information on fees please see our Undergraduate Tuition Fees page at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/ug/
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Provider information
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
UHI House
Old Perth Road
Inverness
IV2 3JH