University Centre Peterborough has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector. During the course you will study 8 mandatory units, the details of which are found below. You will develop knowledge and undertake a range of projects mixed with academic theory, creating highly skilled and motivated individuals that have the opportunity to progress into a broad range of engineering careers. If you are working within the engineering field or have ambitions of working in this area in a professional, managerial, or technical capacity, then these courses are for you. HND provides a nationally recognised qualification (240 credits) offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment and opportunities to progress on to an Engineering (top-up) degree. The courses at University Centre Peterborough are studied in smaller class sizes compared with other universities, a typical class size is under 15 students.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Level 4 units: Engineering Design (15 credits) Engineering Maths (15 credits) Managing a Professional Engineering Project (15 credits) Mechanical Principles (15 credits) Fluid Mechanics (15 credits) Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines (15 credits) Production Engineering for Manufacture (15 credits) Quality and Process Improvement (15 credits) Level 5 units: Professional Engineering Management (15 credits) Further Mathematics (15 credits) Advanced Mechanical Principles (15 credits) Virtual Engineering (15 credits) Further Thermodynamics (15 credits) Manufacturing Systems Engineering (15 credits) Lean Manufacturing (15 credits) Thermofluids (15 credits) A typical 15 credit module is 150 hours which includes 36 hours of tutor led delivery and 114 hours of recommended independent study. A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours which includes 72 hours of tutor led delivery and 228 hours of recommended independent study. A full-time student should expect to undertake 30 additional hours per week during term-time.
Assessment method
100% Course work. We will provide by the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.
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:
- H700
- Institution code:
- P56
- Campus name:
- University Centre Peterborough
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, UCP are currently unable to recruit International Students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 88 points
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre Peterborough
University Centre Peterborough
Park Crescent
Peterborough
PE1 4DZ
Course contact details
Contact us (University Centre Peterborough Campus)