Start Dates
- September 2025, Part Time
- February 2026, Part Time
Summary
This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the mechanical engineering sector.
The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, industry standard IT applications and group activities.
The course comprises mandatory and optional units.
The mandatory units are:
Level 5
Research Project
Professional Engineering Management
Advanced Mechanical Principles
Virtual Engineering
Further Mathematics
Students will complete additional modules selected by the course team; these are:
Further Thermodynamics
Advanced Manufacturing Technology
If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HND Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up), email: dimitris.kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have BTEC Level 4 in Mechanical Engineering.
The HND qualifications offered from September 2017 are new versions introduced by BTEC. As a result, anyone wanting to accredit prior learning is advised to discuss this at interview.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage
Objective
This course is taught one day a week, normally over 30 weeks per academic year. Course duration is expected to be 18 months.
Assessment
The programme is assessed by a mixture of assessments for example assignments and project work.
Progression
The BTEC (Edexcel) HND programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. Students may wish to undertake further study at level 6.
Career Progression
The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.
Fees
September 2025, Part Time
HNC or HND per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HNC or HND "Top Up" £6,720, International Fee: £8,120
In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee, which they have not yet set for 2024/25, which will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2023/24 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (HNDs) fees were £323.95, in year one, with a further £23.00 learner registration in each subsequent year of study
February 2026, Part Time
HNC or HND per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HNC or HND "Top Up" £6,720, International Fee: £8,120
In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee, which they have not yet set for 2024/25, which will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2023/24 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (HNDs) fees were £323.95, in year one, with a further £23.00 learner registration in each subsequent year of study
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