Program Overview

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Introduction to the Manufacturing Engineering for England - NTU in Mansfield Higher National Diploma

The HND Manufacturing Engineering course at NTU in Mansfield is tailored for those aiming to expand their expertise in manufacturing and engineering. Combining theoretical study with practical experience, you'll gain essential skills in areas such as advanced manufacturing processes, automation, and engineering design. This course is designed to prepare you for leadership roles in the engineering industry.

Course Details

• UCAS code: H701 (Full-time)
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Start date: April 2026 (part-time), September 2026 (full-time and part-time), April 2027 (part-time)
• Duration: 1 year full-time, 18 months part-time
• Attendance: Full-time, Part-time
• Course delivery: On-campus (Mansfield Hub)
• Accredited: Higher Technical Qualification Certified

About this Course

The course focuses on specialist technical skills and knowledge, providing a clear set of skills and goals for entering employment. You'll benefit from hands-on learning in industry-standard facilities, ensuring you are well-prepared for real-world challenges. Upon graduation, you'll have the skills and knowledge to pursue diverse roles in manufacturing engineering or continue your academic journey with a full engineering degree.

Industry-standard Equipment

You'll have access to a state-of-the-art Engineering Lab, equipped with the tools and technology you need to prepare for a career in Engineering.

Flexible Delivery

The course is delivered full-time and part-time, enabling you to fit learning around your work and other commitments.

Launch your Career in Engineering

This course prepares you to progress to a range of roles in the engineering industry and the opportunity to continue your studies on a university degree course.

Small Class Sizes

Provide a friendly, flexible, more personalised learning experience.

What you'll Study

You'll study the underpinning engineering theory and get to apply it through practical sessions in our engineering facilities. To develop your engineering skills, you'll be applying your skills to real-world situations and problems, making you think and work like a professional engineer.

Module Information

Here's a breakdown of what you'll be studying throughout the course:

• Professional Engineering Management: Get an insight into how to develop the range of employability skills needed for professional engineers.
• Further Engineering Maths: Develop the skills to analyse and model engineering situations and tackle engineering problems using mathematical techniques.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Learn how to analyse and evaluate the potential of using advanced manufacturing technologies to improve an organisation's competitive advantage.
• Manufacturing Systems Engineering: Develop your understanding of the complexity within a modern manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing: Learn to become an effective and committed practitioner of lean manufacturing.
• Industrial Systems: Develop your knowledge of advanced electronic solutions in a range of industrial situations.
• Distributed Control Systems: Introduced to the applications of Distributed Control Systems (DCS) in industrial measurements and control engineering.
• Sustainability: Develop a wide range of knowledge and understanding of the issues and topics associated with sustainability and low carbon engineering.

Entry Requirements

UK Students

• Standard offer: Higher National Certificate in General Engineering or equivalent
• Other requirements: GCSE English and Maths grade C / 4
• Contextual offers: If you don't quite meet our entry requirements, we might be able to make you a lower offer based on a range of factors.
• Other qualifications and experience: NTU welcomes applications from students with non-standard qualifications and learning backgrounds.

International Students

• This course is not suitable for Student Visa applicants.
• Additional international requirements: We accept qualifications from schools, colleges, and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.

Fees and Funding

UK Students

• Fees for course starting between September 2025 and April 2026: Full-time - £7,780, Part-time (18 months) - £5,190 (Year one), £2,590 (Year two)
• Fees for courses starting between September 2026 and April 2027: Full-time - £8,160, Part-time (18 months) - £5,440 (Year one), £2,720 (Year two)
• Bursaries: A university bursary is an award that can help those who may not have otherwise been able to afford to attend university.

International Students

• This course is not suitable for applicants who require a student visa.
• Additional costs: Your course fees cover the cost of studies and include loads of great benefits, such as the use of our library, support from our expert Employability team, and free use of the IT equipment across our campuses.

Careers and Employability

This course focuses on specialist technical skills and knowledge, providing a clear set of skills and goals for entering employment. Following this course, you can enter a wide range of engineering roles, including:

• Engineering Maintenance Technician
• CNC Machinist
• Production Engineer (Hydraulic Cylinders)
• Our expert employability team will work closely with you at every stage of your career planning, providing personal support and advice.

Campus and Facilities

As an NTU Mansfield student, you'll benefit from the latest facilities and modern technology to support your studies and help you get the most out of student life. Facilities and services include:

• University Centre
• Teaching and Learning Centre
• Engineering Lab with robotics, 3D printing, CNC machining, and automation equipment
• CAD suite
• Electronics equipment
• Library
• Dedicated study zones, including PC suites
• On-site café
• Social spaces
• Sports facilities
• Student Support Services
• Nottingham Trent Students Union (NTSU) drop-in events

Applying

UK Students

• For the full-time course, apply through UCAS. The UCAS code is H701.
• For the part-time course, apply directly through our portal.

International Students

• This course is not suitable for students who require a Student Visa
• We accept qualifications from schools, colleges, and universities all over the world for entry onto our undergraduate and postgraduate degrees.