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HND Aircraft Engineering

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This HND is an engineering technician-level course with content similar to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) syllabus for certifying aircraft mechanics in the aviation operations industry.

Successful completion of the course will allow you direct access to year three of our BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering.

Special features

  • You will learn all the practical training you need for an aircraft technician role

  • Individual design projects with access to: 

    • variable speed wind tunnels

    • commercial aircraft flight simulator

    • gas turbine engine

General Eligibility

  • 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English Nat 5 pass or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at a Higher level require the other subject at Nat 5 OR

  • 1 A level at grade C or above in Maths, Physics, or Engineering Science PLUS English language at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent. Applicants with only one of Maths or Physics/Engineering Science at Advanced level require the other subject at GCSE grade 4 or equivalent

  • Alternatively, NC/NQ Engineering at level 6 or equivalent OR the completion of a Foundation Apprenticeship Engineering

  • International applicants must meet the IELTS entry criteria as well as the UKBA requirements

  • Prospective students without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply, appropriate industry-related experience will be taken into consideration

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

You will study the following units:

  • Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics 1

  • Aircraft engineering: graded unit 1

  • Aircraft propulsion systems: introduction

  • Aircraft structures and materials

  • Communication: practical skills

  • Engineering mathematics 2

  • Physics for aviation

Optional modules may include:

  • Aircraft electrical and electronic principles

  • Aircraft engineering practical skills

  • Aircraft engineering systems

  • Engineering mathematics 1

  • Statics and strength of materials

2 Year 2

You will study the following units:

  • Aerodynamics and Flight Mechanics 2

  • Aircraft engineering graded unit 2

  • Engineering maths 3

  • Human factors in aircraft engineering

Optional modules may include:

  • Aircraft avionics and electrical systems

  • Aircraft gas turbine engines

  • Aircraft hydraulic and pneumatic systems

  • Engineering maths 4

  • Engineering software applications

  • The strength of materials advanced

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL69
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo00
  • Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

  • TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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