HND in Mechanical Engineering for England (Top-Up)

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Level
Level 5
Duration
2 years
Start Date
February 2026
Venue
City College Norwich campus
CCN Course Code
G0070

What You Will Study

This course is for individuals wishing to develop higher-level professional skills relevant to the mechanical engineering sector.

The programme team uses a combination of traditional classroom teaching, open learning and research-based experiential learning, laboratory experiments and demonstrations, industry standard IT applications and group activities.

The course comprises core and specialist units which are all mandatory. The units are:

5006: Further Mathematics
5002: Professional Engineering Management
5003: Advanced Mechanical Principles
5004: Virtual Engineering
5005: Further Thermodynamics
5015: Manufacturing Systems Engineering
5016: Lean Manufacturing
5023: Thermofluids

This course is taught one day a week, normally over 30 weeks per academic year. The course duration is expected to be 18 months.

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dr Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HND Mechanical Engineering (Top-Up) via email at dimitris.kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have BTEC Level 4 in Mechanical Engineering.

The HND qualifications offered from January 2026 are new (for England) versions introduced by BTEC. As a result, anyone wanting to accredit prior learning is advised to discuss this at interview or application stage.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is: Academic IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice shop for advice and guidance. International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage

How You Will Be Assessed

The programme is assessed through a mixture of assessments for example assignments and project work.

Course Progression

The BTEC (Edexcel) HND programme is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies. You may wish to undertake further study at Level 6.

Where Your Course Can Take You

The course will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed for a variety of interesting and rewarding careers in engineering.

"I joined City College Norwich as a Junior Product Designer. I thoroughly enjoyed my time studying my HNC and then HND in Mechanical Engineering as we always had exceptional support from the staff and course lecturers. The course was useful, informative and has improved my general engineering knowledge. My HND qualification has been key in my progression to my current role as Project Engineer" - Jake, former student.

Fees

HND per 15 credit unit UK fee: £840, International Fee: £1,015
HND total £6,720, International Fee: £8,120

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson registration fee which they have not yet set for 2025/26, which will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.
As a guide, the 2024/25 BTEC Level 4 and 5 Higher National Student Registration (HTQ HNC) fees were £269.90, in year one, with a further £24 learner registration in each subsequent year of study.