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Engineering (General) (Level 5 Higher National Diploma)

Pearson BTEC
Engineering

Course Overview

BTECs are work related qualifications for students taking their first steps into employment, or for those already in employment and seeking career development opportunities. BTECs provide progression into the workplace either directly or via study at university and are also designed to meet employers’ needs. This programme enables employees to undertake a BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in General Engineering . The full time Higher National Diploma programme includes 16 units. This programme will develop critical thinking and problem solving skills and incorporates a range of IT applications, industry standard software and simulation packages. Assessment will be 100% coursework.
  • Start Date
    25 Aug 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    2 years full time / 3 years part time
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
    Campus
    Type
    Start Date
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  • Course: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Engineering (General)
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 25/08/2025
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Engineering Science
  • Engineering Design
  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • Mechanical Principles
  • Materials, Properties and Testing
  • Further Mathematics
  • Research Project
  • Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set)
  • (Optional) : Renewable Energy
  • (Optional) : Computer Aided design and Manufacture
  • (Optional) : Lean Manufacturing
  • (Optional) : Sustainability
  • (Optional) : Advanced Mechanical Principles
  • (Optional) : Thermofluids
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and GCSE English and Mathematics at Grade C or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

ROI Requirements

48 UCAS points to include one pass in related discipline and OLC English and Mathematics at Grade O5 or equivalent OR Relevant Access course with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL applicable

Work Placement

Not applicable

What's Next?

Further Study

The Level 5 HND General Engineering will provide successful students with the opportunity to progress to the following BEng Hons programmes across a range of HE institutions including UU, QUB & OU. • BEng Honours Mechanical Engineering • BEng Hons Engineering Management • BEng Hons Degree in Engineering (Top Up)

Career Prospects

Whether you want to specialise in electrical, electronics, mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.

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