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General Engineering

  • HND
  • 2 Years
  • Full-time
  • 22 September 2025
  • Undergraduate
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

About this Course:

This programme is a new QCF-approved Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) Diploma with Pearson BTEC as the awarding body.

This course is a continuation from the Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) which provides advanced technical knowledge through general engineering principles, concepts and theory that includes both mechanical and electrical principles.

The courses also provide the higher-level technical, vocational and general engineering skills to equip you for a range of related occupations.
Rotherham College and North Notts College have invested in new equipment and facilities, including mechatronics, PLC facilities, and metallurgy and science laboratories, with a further investment in the new engineering workshop facilities. The full-time HND in General Engineering is designed to provide you with new opportunities including: Career development, Improved salary, Increased job satisfaction and Personal achievement.

Studying the HND in General Engineering at either college means that you are able to study a nationally-recognised Higher Education qualification locally. ​
The HND will also enhance career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager.

This course is available to study at both North Notts and Rotherham College.

Modules Covered:
Level 5

Semester 1

-Further Maths

-Lean Manufacturing

-Distributed Control Systems

Semester 2

-Professional Engineering Project

-Industrial systems

-Further PLC's

Semester 3

-Research project

Progression:

  • Upon successful completion of these courses, you could go into employment as an electrical or mechanical engineer or other related engineering occupations.

  • Progress onto an engineering degree ​

Entry Requirements:
The HND is an 18-month top-up from the HNC General Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix.

If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus

Study options

  • HND • Full-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 22 September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
7C2Q
Institution code:
R52
Campus name:
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
7C2Q
Institution code:
R52
Campus name:
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 48 points

A level

Minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subject (maths, electronics, and physics)

Entry requirements for the HND:
•The HND is a one year top-up from the HNC in General Engineering. The units gained on your HNC must be transferable to suit the HND matrix
•Those with significant work experience in the industry may also be considered following interview to assess suitability for the course

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

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