Course summary
The Engineering Higher National Certificate (HNC) and Higher National Diploma (HND) programmes will enable you to enhance your understanding of engineering and help your career advancement. The HNC is for you if you are already working in a technical role within the engineering industry and are looking to obtain a vocational qualification at a higher level to support your position or to progress within your organisation. If you are a trainee or an apprentice and have already completed your Level 3 in an appropriate engineering discipline then this qualification will equip you with the knowledge and understanding you need to develop your career in general and manufacturing engineering at a higher level. The HND is designed for people who are already working in a technical role within the engineering sector and are looking to top-up their HNC in General Engineering to HND. On successful completion of the HND you will have the option to top-up the qualification to a full Bachelor’s degree at Bedford College or another university, or enter employment. The course can allow you to take advantage of management opportunities within the industry.
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
To qualify for this course you need: -To have successfully completed the HNC -Two A-Levels at grade 9-4/grace A*-C in mathematics and physics OR -Engineering BTEC Level 3 Diploma (120 credits) at Merit or above, including further Maths OR -An equivalent Level 3 qualification (120 credits) in a related engineering discipline (at Merit or above), including further Maths If you do not fully meet the above criteria it may be possible to gain entry to the course subject to a successful interview where you will be considered individually on your relevant engineering / industrial experience and engineering knowledge. At interview you will need to demonstrate a sound understanding if mathematics and mechanical engineering principles.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/general-engineering-hnd-part-time-top-up-from-hnc-bbd1688/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £3930 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3930 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £3930 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £3930 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees subject to change.
Provider information
Bedford College
Cauldwell Street
Bedford
MK42 9AH