After successful completion of the HND Engineering, you have the opportunity to complete a Level 6 of the BEng (Hons) Engineering degree to obtain a full honours degree with just one additional year of study.
Or you have the opportunity to progress in to a number of job roles:
The HND is a nationally recognised qualification that offers clear pathways for career progression, professional development, and further study, such as advancing to an HND or a full honours degree.
There are a choice of two different pathways that offers particular specialist emphasis through specialist units.
Advance your career and take the next step in your engineering journey with the HND Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ). This Level 5 qualification is specifically designed to meet the demands of the modern industry, equipping you with essential, real-world skills in areas like Virtual Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and Advanced Mechanical Principles. You will delve into critical subjects such as Further Mathematics and Thermofluids while developing crucial professional competencies in Engineering Management. With a focus on practical application and industry-relevant knowledge, this HND is your direct path to a more technical or managerial role, giving you a competitive edge in the job market.
This program is perfect whether you’re already employed in the engineering sector looking to formalise and advance your expertise, or aiming to secure a challenging and rewarding career. The course’s strong blend of theory and hands-on projects ensures you do not just learn the concepts, but know how to apply them directly in a professional environment. Graduate ready to make a significant impact across a wide range of industries, prepared for career advancement, or as a solid foundation for further study.
HNDs provide a nationally recognised qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment and opportunities to progress on to an honours degree programme.
With smaller class sizes (typically under 20 students), you’ll benefit from personalised support while gaining a nationally recognised qualification with the option to progress to a full honours degree.
You must take modules worth 120 credits at each level of the course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits.
HND Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) (Level 5)
You must take modules worth 120 credits at each level of the course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. A typical 15 credit module is 150 hours which includes 36 hours of tutor led delivery and 114 hours of recommended independent study. A typical 30 credit module is 300 hours which includes 72 hours of tutor led delivery and 228 hours of recommended independent study. A full-time student should expect to undertake 30 additional hours per week during term-time.
88 UCAS Points in engineering related subjects and GCSE English, Maths and Science at grades C/4 or above. To progress on to the HND you will need to successfully complete the HNC in General, Mechanical, Electrical/Electronic). Mature students or students who do not have the above qualifications can contact our admissions team on 01733 214466 or admissions@ucp.ac.uk to discuss equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience. For more information on EU and overseas qualifications, UCAS, accreditation of prior learning and failure to meet the entry requirements please visit www.ucp.ac.uk
When studying this course we will timetable your lectures into one of two full days a week over two semesters per year (see Duration and delivery for exact details). We are able to offer this convenient timetable to our students as we are a smaller institution so we can timetable our staff and resources more efficiently.
There are two semesters per year and each semester is up to 15 weeks which includes up to 12 teaching weeks and 3 assessment weeks.
If studying full-time you will be in classes, seminars and tutorials for approximately 15 hours per week and will spend the rest of your time in independent study and extra-curricular activities including work placement if not embedded in your course. We recommend that full-time students allow an additional 30 hours per week for additional study.
Timetables are available at least one month before registration and you can refer to the academic calendar for examination weeks and resit periods.
The days of the week you study may change each year and in some circumstances one of the full days might have to be split into two half days, but we aim to keep these as full days where possible.
Throughout the duration of your course you will be assessed through coursework.
We will provide, by the beginning of the first week of each semester, a current module guide with all the information you need for each module, including details of assessment tasks, the deadlines for these tasks, the required format and any relevant guidance.
As the course is timetabled as full days during the week when studied full-time, this also gives you the flexibility to find a work placement, internship or volunteering opportunity which will improve your employability after you graduate.
Many of the students on this course study part-time as they are already employed in a construction/engineering role in Peterborough or the surrounding area and can share their industry experience and knowledge in lectures and seminars.
Grant Webb is a Chartered Engineer and the Course Leader for the HNC/HND/BEng Engineering programmes at University Centre Peterborough. He has taught since September 2009 and joined University Centre Peterborough in December 2012. His research interests include smart grids and demand response, low-carbon transport and renewable energy integration.
External commitments include being a Visiting Lecturer at Hubei University of Technology, China; an Examiner for Pearson Education; and a Professional Review Interviewer for the Institution of Engineering Technology (IET). Before teaching, he worked in the industry for 11 years. He had a background in electronics and manufacturing engineering, working for Walkbury Electronics Ltd and Perkins Engines Co Ltd/Caterpillar Inc based in Peterborough.
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Peterborough
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For January 2026 starters, full-time tuition is £7,730 per year and part-time tuition is £3,865 per year. For September 2026 starters, full-time tuition is £8,250 and part-time tuition is £4,115.
HNC: Part-time 2 years (1 full day a week over two semesters per year)
HND: An additional 2 years (1 full day a week over two semesters per year
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