HND Electromechanical Engineering at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

From advanced manufacturing and automation to robotics and smart technologies, employers are seeking engineers who can work across mechanical, electrical and automated systems. Our HND Electromechanical Engineering course will give you the technical knowledge and practical experience needed to succeed in this fast-growing industry.

Department: Department of Engineering and Built Environment | Duration: 2 years FT, 3 years PT | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September, February | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Applied Engineering Mathematics, Electrical and Electronic Principles, Engineering Science and Principles, Digital Design and CAD for Engineering, Fundamentals of Engineering Practice, Material and Manufacture; Year 2 core modules: Control Systems Engineering, Thermo-Fluids and Energy Systems, Sustainable Engineering and Renewable Energy, Engineering Management, Digital Manufacturing and Smart Factory Systems, Mechatronic System Design.

Career pathways

Career routes include electromechanical engineer, automation / robotics engineer, manufacturing engineer, quality assurance / quality engineer, maintenance / field service engineer and mechatronics engineer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: DD (Engineering, Physics or Mathematics are desirable, but not mandatory). BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PPP for a National Extended Diploma, MP for a National Diploma, or D for a National Extended Certificate. Equivalent combinations of BTEC Level 3 qualifications achieving the required standard will also be considered. Apprenticeship : Successful completion of an Advanced Apprenticeship (Level 3). Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: A recognised Access to Higher Education Diploma, achieving a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points or equivalent. GCSEs: You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, or Functional Skills Level 2. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September, February

Duration: 2 years FT, 3 years PT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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