This course is intended for those wishing to further develop their engineering knowledge with the aim of employment, graduate apprenticeship, or university progression.
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.
Mechanical Engineering Units
Electrical and Engineering Systems Units
Engineering Management Units
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.
While the course can be challenging, the lecturers are some of the best people and will help any way they can.
Callum Todd, HND Engineering Systems
All of the teaching staff are very approachable and do verything in their power to meet the needs of all students.
Russell McCrum, HND Engineering Systems
If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.
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:
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 Questions
General Motivation & Background
Skills & Learning Preferences
Reflection & Commitment
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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