Engineering
HND Mechanical Engineering
- Up to 3 years
- Enrolment date: September
- Admission enquiries: 01642 738800
- E: sse-admissions@tees.ac.uk
This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Darlington College (01325 503030), Hartlepool College of Further Education (01429 295000) Middlesbrough College (01642 333700) and Redcar & Cleveland College (01642 473132). Modules displayed are indicative and may change at different partner colleges.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Mechanical Engineering provides you with a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.
The course is designed for higher technicians in mechanical design, manufacture, maintenance and testing.
The course can be studied over three years or as a one year top up on completion of the Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering.
What is KIS?
How you learn
You study sixteen units chosen to cover the range of needs of local and national industries and business.
The course is delivered using a combination of practical sessions, lectures and tutorials. You are required to complement your college-based learning with self study.
How you are assessed
Assessment is by a range of integrated assignments, case studies, projects and tests which are planned throughout the year.
Career opportunities
You may progress to the final year of the BEng Tech (Hons) in Engineering at the University.
The qualification provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies.
Entry requirements
You're expected to have a BTEC National Certificate in a similar or related discipline or GCSE A level qualifications in maths or science. We will consider relevant engineering experience.
For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section
For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section
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Modules
Core modules
- Analytical Methods for Engineers
- Engineering Science
- Mechanical Principles
- Project Engineering
Plus twelve specialist modules
- Advanced CAD
- Advanced Mathematics for Engineers
- Application of Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- Business Improvement Techniques
- Business Management Techniques
- CAD/CAM and Product Development
- Design for Manufacture
- Engineering Design
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Fabrication Technology
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat Transfer and Combustion
- Manufacturing Processes
- Materials Engineering
- Measurement and Testing
- Mechatronic Systems Principles
- Microprocessor Systems
- Plant and Process Principles
- Plant Technology
- Programmable Logic Controllers
- Project Management
Modules offered may vary.

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