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Course summary Why study with us? Course structure Career Entry requirements

Course Overview

Our two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering is a recognised and respected qualification within the engineering sector, blending study with practical learning. You will gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career.  

This programme is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps into higher education, with a hands-on approach, before either going on to employment or a degree.  

By the end of the course, you will have gained a balanced overview of the sector, a strong level of understanding of the essentials, as well as the core skillset to continue to learn and develop as a professional.  

Full course specification

Programme Details

Why study this course?

  • The HND in Engineering option is designed to help set you apart from the crowd.
  • The diploma is a two-year, full-time course that has been developed to suit both aspiring engineers and those currently working in the sector.
  • Irrespective of what sort of engineering interests you, this course will help you to achieve your goals.
  • Irrespective of what sort of engineering interests you, this course will help you to achieve your goals.
  • The course is ideal for those who would like to gain the first two years of an Engineering Degree, and then move onto a one-year, top-up at university to gain a full undergraduate degree.
  • Unit 4001: Engineering Design
  • Unit 4002: Engineering Maths
  • Unit 4004: Managing a Professional Engineering (This is a Person-set unit)
  • Unit 4006: Mechatronics
  • Unit 4008: Mechanical Principles
  • Unit 4014: Production Engineering for Manufacture
  • Unit 4017: Quality and Process Improvement
  • Unit 4020: Digital Principles
  • Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management (This is a Pearson-set Unit).
  • Unit 5006: Further Mathematics
  • Unit 5007: Commercial Programming Software
  • Unit 5008: Distributed Control Systems
  • Unit 5010: Further Electrical Machines and Drives
  • Unit 5013: Embedded Systems
  • Unit 5014: Analogue Electronic Systems
  • Unit 5021: Further Control Systems Engineering

Career progression

This course will prepare you for a wide range of employment opportunities across private and public sector organisations. Potential job roles include: 

  • Electronic engineer 
  • Mechanical engineer 
  • Automotive engineer 
  • Maintenance engineer

Further study and experience in engineering will enable you to pursue roles such as senior quality engineer and senior geotechnical engineer. 

Entry Requirements

GCSE passes at grades A to C including English Language, and either a minimum of one A-Level at grades A to E, or a BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution; or 

A college-recognised certificated learning equivalent to the above. Where possible, Regent College London uses the NARIC database to determine equivalents to GCSE and A-Level qualifications; or 

Normally, two or more years of work experience at a managerial/supervisory/admin-level role relevant to the programme you have applied for. This must be evidenced via a personal statement, work experience form and successful interview, and supported by an employment reference(s) indicating the duration of employment and the role. 

You may be eligible to join an HND programme if you have previous learning that satisfies the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course you are interested in, normally with 90 credits (subject to syllabus studied previously). It is your responsibility to demonstrate this with objective evidence. 

Prospective students who are not UK nationals, or who are UK nationals but do not have GCSE English Language at grades A to C, are required to take our English language assessment. If you hold IELTS grade 5.5, with both reading and writing at grade 5.5, you do not need to sit this assessment. 

If you do not meet the required standard of English in the assessment, you will be offered an English language course to help you improve your English to the necessary level to gain admission to the Pearson HND in Engineering.

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Ilias Oraifige, Dean of School of Engineering
    Ilias Oraifige, 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.

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“RCL provides a fantastic learning environment. My class group and I receive unwavering support from the academic team. Their commitment to meeting student needs is truly appreciated.”

The School of Engineering and Computing

  • Ilias Oraifige, 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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