15 Engineering Diploma Programs in United Kingdom

This diploma of Higher Education in Engineering is part of our general engineering programme. During your study, you’ll explore the fundamentals of this creative and analytical subject. You’ll develop techniques, concepts and knowledge needed by professional engineers. Choose from specialist modules in engineering design, electronics, mechanical engineering, environmental technologies, energy and sustainability, and mathematical methods.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Computing with Electronic Engineering develops your skills in and understanding of computing and electronics. These two areas underpin many aspects of the way we live. Gain a foundation in the principles of hardware-based, software-based, or systems-based technologies. Computing skills with knowledge of electronics provide an excellent platform for IT-related careers. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development in the field.

Gain the specialist knowledge and practical skills you need to start your engineering career. Regent College London (RCL) offers a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Engineering that blends study with practical learning.

This engineering qualification provides a specialist work-related Program of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and practical skills required in the engineering sector.

Engineering shapes the world around us, from the machines at the heart of the industry to the electronic devices we use at home – engineering is the future. There’s no better place to start your career in this exciting industry than here at Cornwall College. If the world of engineering does fascinate you, then this is the perfect course for you. The focus is on developing your knowledge application, experimental, research and practical engineering techniques. Whilst preparing you to professionally present your findings and demonstrate these essential skills. You’ll be using industry-standard technology as you work on exciting practical projects, studying a diverse range of engineering areas such as fabrication and welding, machining, electrical, maintenance, and manufacturing. You will cover content including pneumatics, welding techniques, manufacturing processes, electrical systems (industry motors and drives), PLCs, steam and refrigeration systems, it’s the perfect start to a career in engineering.

This course equips you with the skills and experience to progress in engineering,

For young people interested in a career in engineering who intend to access level 2 qualifications or a level 2 apprenticeship but need a comprehensive learning programme at level 1 before they will be ready to access level 2 This qualification provides you with a comprehensive range of introductory skills, as well as core knowledge, relevant to engineering, alongside generic employability skills which are needed both in engineering and across other sectors.

Engineering is exciting, rewarding and creative. The great thing about being an engineer is that you will always be learning. Engineering is driving the economy. There are almost 6 million employees in UK engineering companies - almost 20% of total UK employment. The UK will need 200,000 more people with engineering skills each year. This qualification is equivalent to the second year of a degree qualification. Engineers build the world around us including buildings, roads, bridges, schools, and hospitals. If you enjoy solving problems and coming up with great creative solutions, watch as your work gets seen and used by millions every day. Logical thinking, an aptitude for problem solving and flexibility are just some of the attributes that make a good engineer.

If you are interested, or already working, in the area of Engineering and are looking to gain a professional qualification or progressing to university or Higher Education then this is the course for you. The course is delivered through units where you will study through different methods, including practical tasks, activities and exercises. What will I do on the course? The course is delivered through a range of units where the emphasis is upon a practical approach to learning covering; both generic engineering principles as well as specific mechanical, electrical, electronic and managerial subjects.

This qualification is for you if you are looking to start in the broad, advanced manufacturing and engineering sector in more specialised roles. It covers a wide range of topics allowing you to experience the sectors skills requirements. You will study theoretical aspects of the subject and apply them to practical tasks. There will also be selected units, which focus on the technical skills required within the engineering industry.

This course is designed to prepare mature students for university level study. If you want to progress into Higher Education study in any area of Engineering, including Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic, Automotive, Aeronautical, Civil or Product Design, this course will give you an excellent good introduction to the subject. In 2022-23, 100% of students on our Access Engineering diploma secured offers of university places. This compares with a progression rate of just 55.4% across all Access diploma courses in England and Wales.

This distance learning instrumentation and control engineering HND course is a Teesside University award delivered under licence from Pearson by Teesside University Open Learning.

The NVQ is work-based and is designed to reflect the skills and knowledge of people who work in the engineering industry. The qualification is taken over 12-18 months, depending on each individual.

BTEC QCF Level 3 National Diploma in Building Services Engineering qualifications are designed to provide highly specialist work-related content. They give learners the knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment or provide career development opportunities for those already in work.

Apprenticeship training programmes - known as 'Frameworks' or 'Standards' - cover hundreds of skills and trades, and not just the traditional trades commonly associated with apprenticeships.