Full Time Aerospace Engineering - Edexcel Higher National Diploma

Aerospace Engineering - Edexcel Higher National Diploma
Course Length: 2 Years
Site: Shoreham Airport
Attendance: Full time
Course Code: FHDAE1

The Course
HND UCAS code: 004H
Can also lead to a Foundation Degree (FdEng) (subject to validation), UCAS code: H400
This course is intended for people who require a deeper understanding of aerospace systems and who want to enter the profession at Technician Engineer level. All completing students can progress to employment or to further degree level studies at university. This is primarily a theory-based course that requires an extensive ability in mathematics and related subjects. Self-motivation is essential as assignment work is a feature of this demanding course.

Course Content
Year 1

• Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Engineering Science
• Mechanical Principles
• Project Management
• Aircraft System Principles
• Business Management Techniques
• Introduction to Aerodynamics
• CAD/CAM

Year 2

• Project
• Further Aerodynamics
• Aircraft Propulsion Technology
• Electrical, Electronic and Digital Principles
• Engineering Thermodynamics
• Further Analytical Methods for Engineers
• Engineering Design
• Materials Engineering

Progression/Career Path
On successful completion of the HND, students can follow one of the two options below. First, they can continue with their education and go to university to obtain a Bachelors Degree and then a Masters Degree if they so wish. Northbrook is a feeder College for the University of Brightons Bachelor Degree programme. Northbrook also delivers some of their Aerospace Engineering Masters Degree modules, so there are excellent links. After that, they can go into industry doing research, design, development, etc, with an aerospace manufacturing company, for example. The second alternative would be to go directly into industry after completion of the HND, again working with an aerospace or related company.

Entry Requirements

• BTEC National Diploma
• 2 A Levels (Maths preferred).
• Alternative qualifications will always be considered

What Past Students Say
I came to Northbrook because of the quality of teaching and experience of teachers from industry. When I leave I would like to become a design engineer.
James Beagle - Student
HND Aerospace Engineering 83

Applications
Applications are to be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) quoting institution code: N41 and Institution code name: NBRK

Further Details
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