HND Aircraft Engineering

... United Kingdom
... University of the Highlands & Islands

Course Overview

This HND is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics in the aviation operations industry.

Successful completion of the course will allow you direct access to year three of our BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering.

Special features

  • You will learn all the practical training you need for an aircraft technician role

  • Individual design projects with access to: 

    • variable speed wind tunnels

    • commercial aircraft flight simulator

    • gas turbine engine

General Eligibility

  • 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English Nat 5 pass or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at a Higher level require the other subject at Nat 5 OR

  • 1 A level at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English language at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at Advanced level require the other subject at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent

  • Alternatively, NC/NQ Engineering at level 6 or equivalent OR the completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering

  • International applicants must meet the IELTS entry criteria as well as the UKBA requirements

  • Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply, appropriate industry-related experience will be taken into consideration

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

    • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

    • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

Programme Information
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Course Category

Engineering


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Campus Name

Perth


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Course Level

HNC/HND - Level 4 & 5


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Duration

Full-Time, 2 Years, Part-time: 4 Years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

7110,

7980, (INT)


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Campus

Middlesbrough (main), London

Entry Score

Course Level

HNC/HND - Level 4 & 5

Total Course Fee

£ 4500

Campus

Loughborough, Leicestershire, England

Entry Score

0.0

Course Level

HNC/HND - Level 4 & 5

Total Course Fee

£ UK / EU Residents: £1,350, Non EU: £1,350

HNC Engineering Systems
University of the Highlands & Islands
Campus

Inverness, Scotland, UK

Entry Score

5.5

Course Level

HNC/HND - Level 4 & 5

Total Course Fee

£ 7110

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