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Course overview

Our two-year HND in Engineering programme offers a broad and versatile foundation in engineering principles. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career.   

The programme prepares you to progress to the final year of a related engineering degree (Level 6) or to enter employment within the engineering sector. It develops the knowledge, technical competence and professional skills required for roles involving personal responsibility and informed decision-making. 

Throughout the course, you will learn to apply your ideas to real engineering challenges, navigate complexity and uncertainty, and evaluate practical solutions using both theory and hands-on experience. 

By the end of the programme, you will have a strong understanding of the core principles within your chosen engineering specialism and the confidence to apply them effectively across a range of industry contexts.

Applicants who have successfully completed and been awarded a BTEC Higher National Certificate may apply directly to Level 5 of the BTEC Higher National Diploma.

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Why study this course?

  • Gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career.
  • Progress confidently into employment or further higher education with a recognised qualification.
  • Learn through an industry-aligned curriculum shaped by current professional standards.
  • Benefit from small class sizes and personalised support from experienced academics.

Students study a total of 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 5 (8 units), and 120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units). Each unit is worth 15 credits. 

The following mandatory core and specialist units are studied by all students: 

  • Engineering Design (Level 4) 
  • Engineering Maths (Level 4) 
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson Set) (Level 4) 
  • Mechatronics (Level 4) 
  • Mechanical Principles (Level 4) 
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture (Level 4) 
  • Quality and Process Improvement (Level 4) 
  • Digital Principles (Level 4) 
  • Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set) (Level 5) 
  • Further Mathematics (Level 5) 
  • Commercial Programming Software (Level 5) 
  • Distributed Control Systems Unit (Level 5) 
  • Further Electrical Machines and Drives (Level 5)  
  • Embedded Systems (Level 5) 
  • Analogue Electronic Systems (Level 5) 
  • Further Control Systems Engineering (Level 5) 

Unit availability may vary. For full programme structure information, please refer to the programme specification.  

Career progression

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is widely recognised by universities and can provide entry onto the final year of a range of undergraduate engineering degrees. 

Progression opportunities may include: 

  • BEng (Hons) Engineering 
  • BEng (Hons) Engineering with Industrial Year or Placement 
  • BEng (Hons) Engineering and Computer Science 
  • BEng (Hons) Engineering and Data Science 
  • BEng (Hons) Engineering and Management 
  • BSc (Hons) Engineering 
  • MEng (Hons) Engineering 
  • MEng (Hons) Engineering with Innovation or Year Abroad 

This qualification also prepares you to enter employment in engineering roles requiring technical expertise, problem-solving ability and professional responsibility. Typical entry-level positions may include: 

  • Engineering Technician 
  • Engineering Manufacturing Technician 
  • Junior Engineer 
  • Integration and Test Technician 
  • Assistant Project Manager 

Entry Requirements

Students who have recently been in education are likely to need: 

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering 
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Mathematics and English 
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications 
  • An Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution 
  • Relevant work experience 
  • Or an international equivalent to the above qualifications 
  • Applicants may also be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) 

English Language requirements

Non-native English speakers who have not completed the final two years of schooling in English must demonstrate English capability at:

  • CEFR level B2, or
  • Pearson PTE Academic 51, or
  • IELTS 5.5 overall, with Reading and Writing at 5.5 or equivalent

Student stories

Studying at Regent

Bianca-Georgiana , MSc Social, Healthcare & Wellbeing 

“What I enjoy most about my MSc programme is the kind and inspiring academic team. Our lecturers share their vast career experiences, offering far more than just textbook examples.”

Estera, BEng (Hons) Software Engineering  

“I love studying at RCL because they are constantly optimising and keeping up with the times with regards to education, staff expertise and modern facilities.”

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Professor Faisal Mustafa, Dean of School of Engineering
    Our engineering and computing lecturers are committed to shaping ambitious and confident professionals. You will benefit from high-quality teaching in state-of-the-art labs and workshops throughout your academic journey.
    Meet the teaching team

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