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Higher National Diploma - HND
Burnley College
Full Time
Sep 2026
1 Year
If you are looking to further your knowledge within the highly advanced Engineering industry, this course will enable you to develop and apply your understanding of Engineering within your choice from four specialist subject areas: Mechanical & Manufacturing Electrical & Electronic Mechatronics & Robotics Manufacturing Operations This course will develop your analytical and theoretical knowledge of core and specialist engineering principles in your chosen specialism. The programmme will enhanced your underpinning skills enabling you to progress further within the exciting, challenging and diverse fields of Engineering and Advanced Manufacturing. Completing a Higher National Diploma in Engineering opens up further opportunities to progress your career, your future earnings, and your potential. Modules: Below you can find the typical modules of study. Modules do change from time-to-time to meet the needs of local industry. Core modules (studied on all pathways): Professional Engineering Management Further Maths Research Project Lean Manufacturing Mechanical & Manufacturing specialist modules: Advanced Mechanical Principles Thermofluids Virtual Engineering Electrical & Electronic specialist modules: Further Electrical, Electronic & Digital Principles Further Programmable Logic Controllers Analogue Electronic Systems Commercial Software Programming (Optional) Mechatronics & Robotics specialist modules: Further Programmable Logic Controllers Commercial Software Programming Industrial Systems Manufacturing Operations specialist modules: Manufacturing Systems Engineering Advanced Manufacturing Technology Industrial Systems