Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) HND
Nottingham College
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Highfields

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Highfields

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**Introducing the new Level 5 HND in Mechanical Engineering with Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status.****Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions. They design, build and test new products, processes and systems. On this exciting new course, you’ll develop holistic engineering knowledge and problem-solving abilities as you work towards a globally-recognised qualification, sought after in a ...Read more


Introducing the new Level 5 HND in Mechanical Engineering with Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) status.


Mechanical engineers are essential to the workings of our modern world, combining imagination and technology to offer innovative solutions. They design, build and test new products, processes and systems. On this exciting new course, you’ll develop holistic engineering knowledge and problem-solving abilities as you work towards a globally-recognised qualification, sought after in a wide range of sectors.


About the course

Mathematical and scientific principles underpin mechanical engineering, used to produce engineering designs and manage engineering projects. You will expand your problem-solving abilities, working as part of a team and developing key analytical skills. You’ll study advanced design analysis and manufacturing techniques, enabling you to turn engineering design solutions into innovative, efficient, durable and sustainable products and systems. Advanced mathematical and engineering modelling techniques are used for optimising mechanical and thermodynamic systems such as power transmission mechanisms and heat exchangers.


Year 1/Level 4 core units:

-Engineering Design -Engineering Maths -Managing Professional Engineering Project


Year 1/Level 4 specialist units:

-Mechanical Principles -Fluid Mechanics -Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines -Production Engineering for Manufacture -Quality and Process Improvement


Year 2/Level 5 core units:

-Professional Engineering Management -Further Mathematics


Year 2/Level 5 specialist units:

-Advanced Mechanical Principles -Virtual Engineering -Further Thermodynamics -Lean Manufacturing -Thermofluids


Assessment

A variety of traditional and innovative assessment methods are used, including: essays, technical reports, project plans, worked solutions and presentations.


What are HTQs?

Higher Technical Qualifications are new or redesigned Level 4 and 5 qualifications (such as HNCs and HNDs) that have been approved against occupational standards in their sector. These qualifications have been developed by UK awarding bodies, working with employers and businesses to make sure that students get the specific training, knowledge and skills they need for their chosen career.


Bursaries

We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.


Your career and progression

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

C Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

P 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

Either in the following subjects; Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Engineering

A minimum of 48 tariff points. Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on UCAS tariff. We accept GCSE English Language at Grades 9 - 4 and Mathematics at Grades 9 - 5 (formerly Grades A* - C). For Functional Skills, we expect applicants to be working at Level 2 or above in English and Maths. Mature students are welcome to apply. If you are a mature applicant you will need to demonstrate the ability to study engineering at this level and have a genuine interest in the subject area. All applicants will be considered on interview and must have a minimum 80% on their current course (where applicable).

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Nottingham College welcomes applicants with T Levels for admission to our Level 4 and 5 programmes.

Tuition fees

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England

£8,250 per year

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Students from England

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£8,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£8,250 per year

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Students from EU

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