Course contact details
Main Contact
Email:headmissions@howcollege.ac.uk
Phone:01527 572522
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW
Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up), Level 5 HND
- Higher National Diploma
- 2 Years
- Part-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Worcester
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
A career in mechanical engineering allows you to build a better future for you, and for the world. Mechanical engineering is at the front of developing cutting edge technologies for many industries including transport, healthcare, construction and robotics. The HND in Mechanical Engineering at Heart of Worcestershire College gives academic and practical expertise to help learners to progress with their careers. The course is made up of eight units and is delivered over two years. One day of taught sessions per week, support sessions and tutorials will also be available. Approximately six hours per week personal study is required, which is supported
by Heart of Worcestershire College material and Pearson approved online resources.
CORE MODULES
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Research Project (core unit)
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Professional Engineering Management (core unit)
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Further Mathematics (specialist unit)
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Advanced Mechanical Principles (specialist unit)
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Virtual Engineering (specialist unit)
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Further Thermodynamics
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Manufacturing Systems Engineering
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Lean Manufacturing
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Thermofluids
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Worcester
Study options
- Higher National Diploma • Part-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2027
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
HNC (BTEC)P
You will need to have completed a relevant HNC program such as HNC in Mechanical Engineering and achieved at least pass grades in all units. This will earn you the required 120 credits.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & EU | £4250 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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