HND Engineering (Aerospace) – Full-time
(Examination Board – EdExcel)
Who will the course suit?
The course suits learners, male and female, who wish to gain a recognised Higher Education qualification that will give them the foundation for management, research and development in the Aerospace Engineering Industry.
What are the entry requirements?
This is a LEVEL 4 Course.
Every college course is given a level 1(lowest) – 5 (highest). This level helps you know what the entry requirements are and if it will be suitable for you. Level 4 and 5 qualifications are classed as Higher Education qualifications.
To do any Level 4 course you should have:
For all Level 4 and 5 courses you will be invited to have an informal interview with the tutor. On all courses that interview, a successful interview is also an entry requirement for the course.
In the interview the tutor will see whether you have the potential to progress on the course. It is also a chance for you to find out more about the course.
To do this course you should also have:
At least GCSE Level Maths and Physics.
How long is the course?
The HND course is run for 30 weeks over 2 years, starting October.
Delivery is split across 2 sites: Barry College International Centre for Aerospace Training (ICAT) and the
When will I be in College?
The days and times are to be confirmed.
How much study is involved?
You will be taught in College for approximately 16 hours every week, and additional study is also expected.
What will I study?
You will study a range of subjects on the course including:
Maths; Science; Aerodynamics; Systems Structures; Engineering Technologies; Propulsion Science; Fluid Mechanics.
How will I be taught?
The course is taught through a combination of lectures, laboratory activities, tutorials and other practical work.
How will I be assessed?
The HNC and HND courses are both assessed through a range of exams, assignments and project work.
What opportunities will the course provide me with?
The course provides learners with the ability to enter the Aerospace industry with this recognised qualification, which allows employment at Technician or Engineer Level.
How much will it cost?
Home and EU Students - £3145 per year
International Students - £9000 per year
From 2007 onwards, students who normally live in Wales and who study in Wales, (who started studying in 2006 or later), are entitled to a tuition fee grant. From 2008, this tuition fee grant is up to £1,890. If you normally live in Wales and stay to study in Wales, this effectively caps your fees at around £1,255 a year. The tuition fee grant is available irrespective of family income, is paid directly to the place of study and does not have to be repaid.
The tuition fee does not have to be paid whilst you are studying. You will be able to take out a student loan for the whole/remainder of the tuition fee, depending on your circumstance, charged by your university or college. And you only start repaying this loan once you have finished studying and are earning more than £15,000 a year.
UK students studying in Wales, who do not normally live in Wales, won’t be eligible for the fee grant.
Non-UK EU students, who study in Wales, will be eligible for the fee grant.
If you are planning on enrolling onto a full-time HE Undergraduate programme, you will be eligible to apply for funding through your Local Education Authority. Contact your LEA from March, and they will send you an application form (PN1) to establish your eligibility for student financial support. After providing your family’s income, the LEA will then work out how much support you are entitled to, and you can also indicate how much student loan and how much fee loan you would like to take out.
For more information please refer to the following websites:
• Students who normally live in Wales www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
• Students who normally live in England www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance
• Students who normally live in Scotland www.saas.gov.uk
• Students who normally live in Northern Ireland www.education-support.org.uk
How do I apply?
You can apply for this course through UCAS. The Institution code is G14 and the course code is 004H.
Important notes:
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Occasionally, due to unforeseen circumstances, course costs and other details, such as qualification titles, days and times, are subject to change by the College. All details were correct at the time of publishing.