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HE Level 5

Level 5 HND Engineering (Full-Time)

  • Campus

    Lincoln Campus

  • Start Date

    September 2025

  • Duration

    1 Year (Full-time)

The HND Engineering programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the engineering industry. Students firstly study a HNC in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and then have the option to progress to the HND.

The HND comprises of seven units which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further three specialist subjects. The units have been chosen to meet a broad range of local industry needs.

Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. The course provides high quality industry related training for those who wish to pursue a career in the engineering sector.

Typical Modules Include

  • Research Project

  • Professional Engineering Management

  • Advanced Mechanical Principles

  • Further Mathematics

  • Industrial Power, Electronics and Storage

  • Lean Manufacturing

  • Thermofluids

*Optional modules will run where there are sufficient student numbers, otherwise an alternative option module may be offered.

Entry requirements

Applicants are required to have:

  • HNC Qualification in a relevant Engineering Pathway

  • Completion of RQF HNC in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Plus

  • GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above

  • GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above

EU and International Applicants

  • IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa

Study Details

Students will study on the Lincoln College Campus for the full duration of the course using our dedicated teaching areas. Full-time, one year. Two days per week.

Course contact hours are typically comprised of 16 hours contact time. It is expected that students complete between eight and 16 hours of additional independent study per week in order to be successful on this programme.

Assessment & Progression

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

  • Practical assessments

  • Timed assessments

  • Coursework

  • Written assessments

Progression

HNC and HND qualifications are widely recognised in their own right and provide students with the skills required for employment in a range of associated professions. On successful completion of the course students can top up to degree level at another higher institution. 

Course Fees

Per Academic Year

  • Home Students - £8,000

  • International Students - £9,500

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.
 

Additional Course Costs

  • Costs Scientific calculator - £10 (compulsory)

Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.

Terms & Conditions

This course is validated by Pearson. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution. For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the Policies section.

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