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HND Engineering

Regent College London · University of Greater Manchester

Connect engineering principles, design and technical problem-solving with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.

Holborn; Fitzrovia; Kingsbury; Wembley; Southall; HarrowBlendedDuration: 2 years (full-time)Next intake: please enquire
Choose this course
01

Is this for you?

For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Engineering Design (Level 4)
  • Engineering Maths (Level 4)
  • Mechatronics (Level 4)
  • Mechanical Principles (Level 4)
  • Production Engineering for Manufacture (Level 4)
  • Digital Principles (Level 4)
  • Professional Engineering Management (Pearson Set) (Level 5)
  • Commercial Programming Software
  • Distributed Control Systems Unit
  • Further Electrical Machines and Drives
  • Analogue Electronic Systems
  • Further Control Systems Engineering

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Compare materials for a simple part or component and present the selection criteria in a table.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

engineering principles, design and technical problem-solving
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

CAD technician

Related career

Produces technical drawings and models using design software.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Quality control assistant

Experience required

Quality control officers check that a company's products and services meet quality standards.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Build practical experience through projects, placements or junior roles; employer selection requirements apply. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Estimator

Experience required

Calculates the resources and costs needed for construction or engineering work.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Mechanical engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and improves mechanical products and processes.

Starting out
£28,000
UK median (2025)
£51,110
Experienced
£60,000
How to read the median

Covers professional mechanical engineers (SOC 2122), rather than vehicle mechanics or maintenance technicians. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Electrical engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and maintains electrical equipment and systems.

Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£60,303
Experienced
£58,000
How to read the median

Covers professional electrical engineers (SOC 2123), rather than the electrician trade. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Electronics engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and tests electronic circuits, devices and systems.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Manufacturing systems engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Manufacturing systems engineers design and install manufacturing machinery and production lines.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Design and development engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Design engineers improve product performance and efficiency while researching and developing new ideas and systems.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Robotics engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Robotics engineers design and build machines to do automated jobs in industries like manufacturing, aerospace and medicine.

Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Automotive engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Develops and tests vehicle systems and manufacturing solutions.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Aerospace engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and tests aircraft or spacecraft systems and components.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building services engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Designs and maintains the power, lighting and environmental systems in buildings.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000

How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Production manager (manufacturing)

Experience required

Coordinate manufacturing output, quality, resources and costs.

Starting out
£30,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£63,000

How to get there: Build relevant operational experience and evidence of responsibility for teams, budgets or projects before applying. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Health and safety adviser

Additional training or accreditation required

Helps organisations prevent workplace injury and illness.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£48,000

How to get there: Complete relevant occupational health-and-safety training, such as a recognised professional qualification, and gain sector experience. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Technical author

Additional training or accreditation required

Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.

Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
Holborn; Fitzrovia; Kingsbury; Wembley; Southall; Harrow · Blended · please enquire
Duration
2 years (full-time)
Published tuition fee
£9,790 each year
Awarding university
University of Greater Manchester
Historical information (not the current offer)

£9,535 each year

Entry requirements and routes

Level 3/ 2 Years Work Expereince (Work Reference letter or Email Reference or Job Contract)

English language

For UOB IELTS 5.0 (with no less than 4.5 in any area) or equivalent Duolingo 80 (with no less than 65 in any area)

Interview or assessment

To be confirmed

Classes and attendance

Weekdays: TBC Weekends: TBC Evening: TBC Status: TBC Classes are blended: one day on campus and one day online.

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

The provider publishes student support services. Ask its support team about study needs, wellbeing, reasonable adjustments and any course-specific finance eligibility; support and funding are assessed individually.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

Official course page
Sources and review (21)

Additional facts checked on the official course page: Duration (2026-10-26)

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