Aeronautical Engineering
Entry requirements
A level
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Access to HE Diploma
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GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Mathematics and English Language are required at grade C/4 or above.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Scottish Higher
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T Level
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UCAS Tariff
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About this course
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Aeronautical Engineering is a rigorous specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and with a strong work related emphasis. At Level 4 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the engineering sector through four core units, including one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment. Special features include small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed and an opportunity to progress onto a final top-up year and achieve a full degree.
Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of engineering and the complex nature
of aeronautical engineering. You will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and have the qualities of personal responsibility needed for employment. You will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independence, fault-finding problem-solving, and organisational awareness.
As part of the Gatwick Diamond business network, you will engage in a range of employment opportunities as part of the growing 128,000 jobs in aerospace which contributes £31bn to UK industry. Year 1 comprises the HNC (Level 4 Higher National Certificate) qualification. You will then progress on to the second year HND (Level 5 Higher National Diploma) to fully complete the qualification.
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