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HND Manufacturing Engineering for England at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The HND Manufacturing Engineering is tailored to those expanding their expertise in manufacturing and engineering, combining theory with practical experience in advanced manufacturing processes, automation and engineering design to prepare for leadership roles in the engineering industry. It is taught full-time or part-time in the Engineering Lab at NTU Mansfield Hub and is a Higher Technical Qualification. Graduates can progress to a full engineering degree.

Faculty: NTU Mansfield  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time; April start: 18 months part-time  |  Intake: April 2027 (part-time), September 2027 (full-time and part-time), April 2028 (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Professional Engineering Management, Further Engineering Maths, Advanced Manufacturing, Manufacturing Systems Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, Industrial Systems, Distributed Control Systems, and Sustainability.

Career pathways

Roles include Engineering Maintenance Technician, CNC Machinist and Production Engineer; suited to applicants progressing to first-level supervisory responsibility; progression to a full engineering degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK: Higher National Certificate in General Engineering or equivalent; GCSE English and Maths grade C/4. Not suitable for applicants who require a Student visa.

Intake: April 2027 (part-time), September 2027 (full-time and part-time), April 2028 (part-time)

Duration: September start: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time; April start: 18 months part-time

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