Aeronautical Engineering HND

The Higher National Diploma is a university-level qualification (Level 5) with a strong vocational emphasis. It is a nationally recognised qualification that equips you with the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to succeed in employment or the opportunity to progress to study at university. <br/><br/>For people currently employed in a related field, an HND provides the opportunity to upgrade knowledge and skills, combining work and study and may be a more cost-effective alternative to university study. This course is equivalent to the first and second year of a full time university-level programme.<br/><br/>Our supportive environment for learning will give you the best opportunity to succeed by providing you with individual attention whilst studying. You will get to know all your teachers well and benefit from a supportive and friendly environment.<br/><br/>**What Next?**<br/>Students may go onto a wide and varied range of Engineering career pathways. Also students may choose to progress on to an appropriate Engineering Degree programme.<br/><br/>**MODULES**<br/>**Common Units**<br/>- Unit 5002: Professional Engineering Management <br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5006: Further Mathematics <br/><br/><br/>**Mandatory Specialist Units:**<br/>- Unit 5026: Aircraft Flight Control Systems <br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5027: Aircraft Propulsion Principles and Technology <br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5028: Aircraft Structural Integrity <br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5029: Avionic Systems <br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5030: Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Design and Performance<br/><br/><br/>- Unit 5032: Advanced Turbine Rotary Wing Aircraft Mechanical and Flight Systems<br/>