East Sussex College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
During this HND course you will explore the key concepts of engineering in much more detail, building on the things you have learned from previous study. You will cover aspects of mathematics, design, and programming to understand how they relate to the practical working environment. Students will develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for performance in a professional working environment. This will enable individuals to make an immediate contribution to the companies they work for. HNDs are an established and well-respected qualification that provides the perfect foundation to build your career and a route into the final year of a full engineering degree.
Modules
Building on the skills and techniques you have gained from previous study and your experience, you will be introduced to advanced areas of engineering such as, Instrumentation and Control, health and safety and engineering management to give you an understanding of the roles you can play in engineering world. This course will give you a broad mix of units, so you are able to experience a wide range of engineering challenges to learn from. Units include:
- Analytical methods for engineers
- Engineering science
- Engineering design
- Business management techniques
- Electrical and electronic principles
- Combination and sequential logic
- Electrical power
- Project design, implementation and evaluation
- Design for manufacture
- Research project
- PLCs
- Instrumentation and control
- Health & Safety
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
If you are a mature student aged 25 or over and fall below the entry requirements, evidence of prior learning with an appropriate portfolio of work or relevant industry experience will be considered.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | International students require a 6.5 overall with a 6 in writing. |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £5950 | Year 1 |
| England | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5950 | Year 1 |
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
Studying with us will give you excellent value for money. Our lower fees, compared to many other universities, help you to save money, while getting the very best from our expert tutors.
Provider information
East Sussex College
Station Plaza
Station Approach
Hastings, East Sussex
TN34 1BA