Course Summary

The HND in General Engineering course is designed to develop your knowledge and skills across a broad range of electrical, electronic and mechanical engineering technologies that are essential to businesses in this rapidly evolving and dynamic sector of the economy. The course also aims to help you gain key transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. The broad curriculum will provide students with a firm grounding in engineering principles and techniques. Students will have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility. This two year BTEC course is designed for students wishing to progress or reinforce their studies prior to the final year of an honours degree or a career in engineering.

Course Details - Modules

Modules may include: Year 1 – Level 4 Engineering Design Engineering Maths Engineering Science Managing a Professional Engineering Project Optional Modules Mechanical Principles Electrical/ Electronic Principles Programmable Logic Controllers Computer Aided Design (CAD) for Engineering Year 2 – Level 5 Research Project Professional Engineering Management Further Mathematics Lean Manufacturing Optional Modules Advanced Mech Principles Sustainability Further Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles

Course Details – Assessment Method

There will be a wide range of assessment methods and equipment appropriate to the learning outcomes and assessment criteria, and all assessments consider the practices used within the engineering sector. Whilst credit is awarded at a threshold level of achievement only, grading arrangements will apply to individual units which will allow for the award of merit and distinction achievement according to Pearson's published grading criteria. Assessment is considered an important part of the learning process. In formulating the methods of assessment for this award and care has been taken to ensure that all assessments test the skills and knowledge needed in the Engineering working environment. Assessment methods will include reports, problem-based assignments and presentations. There may be classroom tests led by the tutor but there are no formal examinations.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January 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

Course code: H101

Institution code: W25

Campus Name: Rugby College

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

This may be derived from a Level 3 qualification in a related subject including units in Science and Further Mathematics or A Levels including Maths and Science. Entry requirements are for guidance only. We welcome students with equivalent qualifications and combinations. Please contact us to discuss further.

All applicants will be assessed on individual experience and should be able to demonstrate a strong interest in a relevant sector of engineering and be able to study at higher education level.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 8735.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8735.0 Year 1
Scotland 8735.0 Year 1
Wales 8735.0 Year 1
EU 8950.0 Year 1
International 8950.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please visit our website at the following link to view course fees. https://wcg.ac.uk/page/180/he-fees-and-financial-support

Provider information

Warwick New Road
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Leamington Spa
CV32 5JE

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