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General Engineering (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
    26 Aug 2024
  • 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 General Engineering
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 26/08/2024
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • (Optional) : Engineering Mathematics
  • (Optional) : Engineering Science
  • (Optional) : Engineering Design
  • (Optional) : Managing a Professional Engineering Project
  • (Optional) : Mechanical Principles
  • (Optional) : Materials, Properties and Testing
  • (Optional) : Further Mathematics
  • (Optional) : Research Project
  • (Optional) : 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

Applicants must have 56 UCAS points to be eligible to enrol on the course, preferably from a L3 Engineering qualification or to have studied one of: A Level Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology or a Technology related subject. GCSE Maths at Grade C, and GCSE English at Grade C (or equivalent) required.Students who do not possess formal qualifications will be eligible to apply through APEL procedures for entry onto the course.

ROI Requirements

Applicants must have 56 UCAS points to be eligible to enrol on the course, preferably from a L3 Engineering qualification or to have studied one of the following subjects at Higher Level, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or Biology or a Technology related subject. OLC Maths at Grade O5, and OLC English at Grade O5 (or equivalent) required. Students who do not possess formal qualifications will be eligible to apply through APEL procedures for entry onto the course.

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

Across a range of professional Engineering roles.

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