HND Instrumentation and Control Engineering by Flexible Open Learning at Teesside University

Programme overview

This Higher National Diploma is studied by flexible open learning online for technicians and technician engineers in instrumentation and control engineering design, manufacture, maintenance, testing, fault finding or communications. It was developed in consultation with industry.

Department: Engineering & Construction | Duration: 2-5 years part-time (100% online) | Intake: Monthly | Study mode: part-time | Location: Middlesbrough, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core Level 4 modules: Analytical Instrumentation, Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Engineering Science, Instrumentation and Control Principles, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Programmable Logic Controllers, plus one optional module. Core Level 5 modules: Advanced Control Principles, Analogue Electronic Systems, Further Engineering Mathematics, Industrial Systems, Professional Engineering Management, Research Project, Safety Engineering.

Career pathways

Graduates can progress onto BEng Tech (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Online) or a related on-campus degree.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants already qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an appropriate subject can apply directly; those without a relevant HNC must complete the HNC first. Students entering the HND directly are strongly recommended to study the HNC-level units first. A Level 3 maths bridging module (Foundation Mathematics for Engineers) is available. Qualification certificates must be included; no references are required. If English is not the first language and final two years of schooling were not in English: CEFR B2, GCSE English language grade C, PTE 51 or IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing 5.5).

GBP 7,920 for the whole programme (2026/27). Part-time online, full course 240 credits, not eligible for fee discounts Source

Intake: Monthly

Duration: 2-5 years part-time (100% online)

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