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Higher National Diploma - HND
Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
SEP
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
SEP
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Portsmouth Campus
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
Part Time
SEP-26
2 Years
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If you want to get ahead in your engineering career, our HND in General Engineering can help you realise your ambition.
On this course, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management, and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in. You'll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job if you're already in an engineering role.
When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Diploma that could help you land your dream job, or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies by topping up your HND to a Bachelor's degree in engineering.
Course highlights
Attend the brand-new £12 million Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College
Study topics that support your interests and career ambitions
Learn from experts in seminars, lectures, and group sessions
Put what you learn to work in your job straight away, if you're already in employment
Get the option to continue your studies, and top-up your HND to a Bachelor's degree after the course
Exam type
A levelA level:
EEE Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
GCSE/National 4/National 5:
5 GCSEs at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade B or above/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade 5 or above. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
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OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Domestic
£4,240 per year
Students from Domestic
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£4,240 per year
Students from England
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£9,600 per year
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