Skip to content

HND Mechanical Engineering (Top Up)

  • 5

    Level
    Level 5

  • Duration
    2 years

  • Start Date
    Multiple - see below

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    G0050

Start Dates

  • February 2025, Part Time
  • September 2025, Part Time
  • September 2025, 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

February 2025, Part Time

HNC or HND units are charged at per 15 credit unit UK fee: £765, International Fee: £920
HNC or HND "Top Up" £6,120, International Fee: £7,360.

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration 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

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

Where Next?