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Higher National Diploma - HND
Highfields
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
Highfields
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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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
AssessmentA 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.
BursariesWe 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 progressionExam type
A levelA 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.
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£8,250 per year
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£8,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£8,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£8,250 per year
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