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Higher National Diploma - HND
Manufacturing Engineering for England
Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Manufacturing Engineering for England course at Nottingham Trent University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
HNC (BTEC)
Higher National Certificate in General Engineering or equivalent
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H701
Here's what Nottingham Trent University says about its Manufacturing Engineering for England course.
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.
Flexible full-time and part-time study options make it ideal for those already working in the field or seeking to balance study with other commitments. 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.
Why study HND Manufacturing Engineering for England at NTU Mansfield?
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** 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.**
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** The course is delivered both full-time and part-time - enabling you to fit learning around your work and other commitments.**
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** 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.**
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** Our?small classes?provide a friendly, flexible, more personalised learning experience.**
Source: Nottingham Trent University
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
School of Science and Technology
Location
Mansfield | Mansfield
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Manufacturing engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £17,950 per year |
| International | £17,950 per year |
The modules you will 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. Modules include Professional Engineering Management (15 Credit Points), Further Engineering Maths (15 Credit Points), Advanced Manufacturing (15 Credit Points), Manufacturing Systems Engineering (15 Credit Points), Lean Manufacturing (15 Credit Points), Industrial Systems (15 Credit Points), Distributed Control Systems (15 Credit Points) and Sustainability (15 Credit Points).
How you will be assessed
The course is predominantly coursework-based with some practical assessments and class tests.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Nottingham Trent University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Nottingham Trent University students who took the Manufacturing Engineering for England course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
83%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
69%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
83%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
high
Assessment and feedback
83%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
74%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
84%
high
Academic support
89%
med
Academic support
89%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
91%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
high
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
66%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
72%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Nottingham Trent University. These students are taking Manufacturing Engineering for England or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Chemistry | D | |||||
| Biology | D | |||||
| Geography | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Manufacturing Engineering for England at Nottingham Trent University.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Nottingham Trent University graduates who took Manufacturing Engineering for England - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£27.7k
First year after graduation
£33.9k
Third year after graduation
£43.6k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Manufacturing Engineering for England.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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