General Engineering, HND, University of Portsmouth

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
HND	Part-time	2 years	September	GBP 0 per year	GBP 0 per year

About General Engineering, HND - at University of Portsmouth

Overview

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.

Isle of Wight College – CECAMM

This course takes place at the Isle of Wight College's Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM).

While studying at CECAMM, you can access our student support services and community including study support, the Students' Union, and our library's online resources.

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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

Careers and opportunities

Engineering is a career that offers higher than average starting salaries, and a variety of routes to put your engineering knowledge to work in, from oil and automotive industries to food and design.

When you graduate from this course, you'll have the skills and experience demanded by the sector.

What jobs can you do with a General Engineering HND?

Roles you could go into could include:

Aerospace engineer
Biomedical engineer
Engineering geologist
Manufacturing engineer
Marine engineer
Mechanical engineer
Technical brewer
Water engineer

If you want to continue your studies, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree by joining the final year of an Engineering BEng.

Notes about fees for this course

https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance

Entry requirements

48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline.

Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered.
Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.

English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.

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