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HND ENGINEERING

  • Start date:   August 2026
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 8
  • Course Type:   Full-time

HND ENGINEERING

This course is intended for those wishing to further develop their engineering knowledge with the aim of employment, graduate apprenticeship, or university progression.

Please note: Applications for all Full-Time, Part-Time and Schools courses for August 2026 entry are now closed.
If you are interested in studying with us, applications for our January 2027 Full-Time Short Courses will open on 13th October 2026.

Applications for August 2027 entry will open in mid-January 2027. These courses will be showcased at our December Showcase Event, with full details available closer to the time.

Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) still have spaces available, and applications are accepted throughout the year. For information on our available Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) and how to apply, please visit our Work-Based Qualifications (SVQs) page.

Please check our website regularly for updates, course information and future application dates.

Start date – August 2026
End date –  July 2027
SCQF Level -  8
Mode –  Full time

HND Engineering is a multidisciplinary course which will allow you to study mechanical, electrical, energy and systems engineering units giving you the required skills to become a well-rounded engineer.

  • Engineering

    What the course includes

    Mechanical Engineering Units

    • Plant Systems
    • Heat Transfer
    • Advanced Strength of Materials

    Electrical and Engineering Systems Units

    • Fundamentals of Control Systems and Transducers
    • Engineering Systems Modelling
    • Control & Safe Engineering Systems

    Engineering Management Units

    • Project Management and Business Awareness
    • Design for Manufacture and Engineering Drawing (Autodesk Inventor)
    • Engineering Project and Engineering Practical Skills (engineering workshop)
    • Engineering Maths 3 and Engineering Maths 4

Why choose this course

As well as traditional types of experiments and test equipment, you will use some of the latest mechanical engineering design software around on this up-to-date and progressive course. Industrial visits, university visits and contact with people working in the field are all part of the experience.

You will be taught by a dedicated, knowledgeable, and enthusiastic team of lecturers who will support you throughout your HND.

You will have access to our mechanical engineering workshop and engineering lab, and you will undertake an engineering project that will teach you various vital skills such as project management, engineering design and manufacture.

All of this combined will allow you to undertake employment, start a graduate apprenticeship or  continue full-time education at university.

 

Entry requirements

  • HNC Engineering
  • We welcome mature applicants with relevant experience

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Education: Every year our students find success with the engineering universities across Scotland. You will find success in variety of degree courses such as mechanical engineering, energy and environmental engineering and engineering with management

    You will have a chance to become an associate student with Edinburgh Napier University which will grant you a guaranteed 3rd year entry. 

    Employment: Graduate apprenticeship at technician level; engineering and technical-type jobs, from design and manufacture to servicing, maintenance and testing of complex engineering systems and more.

    Past students have found success in industry leading engineering companies such as:

    • Leonardo
    • Larine Engineering
    • Mitsubishi Electric
    • Ritchie Precision
    • BAPCO
    • BAE Systems
    • Scottish Power

Interview arrangements

If we invite you for interview, plan to be in college for around two to three hours. Bring evidence of any qualifications stated on your application form. 

HND applicants only: We will ask you to complete an aptitude test with questions testing some standard mathematics and English skills. 

For all applicants, the interview will involve: 

  • Interview with two members of the engineering team (10 minutes)- we will ask you about your interests and why you want to study engineering

Interview Questions

General Motivation & Background 

  • What made you choose this course? 
  • What do you hope to achieve by the end of this course? 
  • What do you think are the most important qualities for someone working in Engineering 

Skills & Learning Preferences 

  • How do you prefer to learn – hands-on, visual, written, or a mix? 
  • What subjects or skills do you feel most confident in? 

Reflection & Commitment 

  • What are you most looking forward to on this course? 
  • What do you think will be the biggest challenge for you? 

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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