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General Engineering

HND · 2 Years · Part-time · 21/09/2026 · UndergraduateIsle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

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2026-2027
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Course summary

Overview

If you want to get ahead in your engineering career, an HND in General Engineering can help you realise your ambition. On this course, which you can do full time or part time, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management, and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.

You'll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job if you're already in an engineering role. When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Diploma that could help you land your dream job, or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HND to a Bachelor's degree.

What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:

  • Attend the brand new £12 million Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College

  • Study topics that support your interests and career ambitions

  • Learn from experts in seminars, lectures and group sessions

  • Put what you learn to work in your job straight away, if you're already in employment

  • Get the option to continue your studies, and top-up your HND to a Bachelor's degree after the course

Careers and opportunities

Our Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and you'll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.

After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Modules

This HND will see you study:

  • Year 1 *
    Advanced Mathematics for Engineering - 15 credits
    Engineering Management - 15 credits
    Manufacturing Technology - 15 credits
    Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics - 15 credits

  • Year 2 *
    Manufacturing Systems - 15 credits
    Quality and Business Improvement Techniques - 15 credits
    Research Project - 30 credits

Assessment method

How you're assessed

You'll be assessed through:

observation
presentations
a portfolio
reports
exams
reflective accounts

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

Study options

  • HND • Part-time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 21/09/2026

Apply by
14 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:
H100
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
Campus Code:
3
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
H100
Institution code:
P80
Campus name:
Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre
Campus Code:
3

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 48 points

48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification, or equivalent, in a relevant engineering discipline. Other qualifications such as Vocational A levels (AVCE) and Access courses will also be considered. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered.

A level - EEE

48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level in Engineering or related subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP

Must be in an engineering discipline

Access to HE Diploma

Pass the Access to HE Diploma (Engineering based).

Scottish Higher

Acceptable when combined with other qualifications

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - PPP

Must be in an engineering discipline

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - MP

Must be in an engineering discipline

Scottish Advanced Higher

48 tariff points to include a minimum of 1 Advanced Higher in Engineering or related subject.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

48 UCAS tariff points to include 1 Higher Level Engineering or related subject.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

48 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level in a relevant subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

48 Tariff points, to include one Higher Level in a relevant subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at grade C or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade B or above/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include Mathematics and/or Physics at grade 5 or above.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - PPP

Must be in an engineering discipline

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma - MP

Must be in an engineering discipline

T Level - P

Pass (D or E in the core) Acceptable T Level Subjects: Design, Surveying and Planning, Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control

Additional entry requirements

Interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview in support of their application.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
Cambridge English AdvancedCambridge English: Advanced (CAE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English ProficiencyCambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) (taken after January 2015). An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
PTE Academic62An overall score of 62 with a minimum of 59 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)7979 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Trinity ISEPassTrinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components.

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

University of Portsmouth offers are based on a holistic assessment of students' potential including exam results, work experience and personal circumstances. The University aims to foster social mobility and equality of opportunity, particularly for those facing social challenges.
For creative subjects, portfolios and interviews allow applicants to showcase their talent and passion. We recognise locality, personal circumstances and creativity which could lead to a reduced or unconditional offer.

Learn more on the University of Portsmouth website

Historical entry grades data BETA

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

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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