HND in Manufacturing Engineering for England
Study Level | Level 5 |
Duration | 2 Years |
Study Mode | Part-time |
Start Date | January 2026 |
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Manufacturing Engineering offers a comprehensive and industry-focused pathway for those looking to advance their careers in the dynamic field of engineering.
This course is designed to equip you with the essential technical skills, practical knowledge, and problem-solving abilities required to excel in modern manufacturing environments.
Whether you’re a current industry professional seeking to upskill or a new learner passionate about pursuing a career in engineering, the HNC in Manufacturing Engineering provides a solid foundation in areas such as materials, production processes, CAD, and quality management. Prepare to develop the expertise that will make you an asset in the fast-evolving engineering sector.
You will develop a wide range of scientific and engineering knowledge linked to practical skills obtained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
You will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of manufacturing engineering and be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to these key areas of engineering.
The course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding you need to achieve high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment. This involves developing your abilities and confidence to work across different engineering functions and to lead, manage, respond to change and tackle a range of complex engineering situations.
Year 1:
Year 2:
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering and a minimum of 80 UCAS points. GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 minimum or equivalent.
Or
A minimum of 80 UCAS points including at least one Level 3 qualification in Maths, Physics or Computer Science. GCSE Mathematics and English at Grade 4 minimum or equivalent.
Or
An Access to Higher Education Certificate in an Engineering discipline awarded by an approved Further Education institution.
Assessments may include elements of:
All written work related to assessments will be submitted via Turnitin to ensure
authentication of students’ work
Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course.
Successful completion of the programme can lead to an HND in Manufacturing Engineering. The programme is designed to support career progression for anyone working in Engineering or for those who would like to develop their knowledge and skills and pursue a career in this field.
The School of Engineering plans a range of visits to conferences, seminars and
events including visits to:
Through these trips, students relate theory to practice, have an opportunity to experience organisations in action.
HE Tuition: £8,000.00 per academic year
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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