Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering)
If you are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector - our Access to HE Diploma in Engineering could be the course for you.
This course is a one‑year Level 3 qualification designed for 19+ learners who want to progress into higher education or skilled employment within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.
This programme provides a vital pathway for learners who may not have traditional qualifications but have the ambition and potential to succeed in engineering.
Why choose Hopwood Hall College?
- State of the art Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre, one of the leading training facilities in the country – with constant investment being made to its workshops and machinery.
- One‑year, intensive route into university engineering degrees
- Strong focus on industry‑relevant knowledge and skills
- Supportive, experienced tutors with specialist engineering expertise
- Develops the academic confidence needed for higher education
- Helps bridge the engineering skills and talent pipeline gap
This course prepares the next generation of engineers with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for success in higher education and the engineering workplace.
This course is taught at our Middleton campus, in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Level 3 Access to Higher Education Diploma (Engineering)
If you are interested in taking the next steps towards a career in the engineering and manufacturing sector - our Access to HE Diploma in Engineering could be the course for you.
This course is a one‑year Level 3 qualification designed for 19+ learners who want to progress into higher education or skilled employment within the engineering and manufacturing sectors.
Access courses are designed for students who want a fast track route to university or to progress into careers and vocations that require higher level qualifications. Access courses have featured at Hopwood Hall for many years - changing the lives of many students. We're also proud to say that our achievement and success rates are amongst the best in the country.
This programme provides a vital pathway for learners who may not have traditional qualifications but have the ambition and potential to succeed in engineering.
Why choose Hopwood Hall College?
- State of the art Advanced Manufacturing and Technology Centre, one of the leading training facilities in the country – with constant investment being made to its workshops and machinery.
- One‑year, intensive route into university engineering degrees
- Strong focus on industry‑relevant knowledge and skills
- Supportive, experienced tutors with specialist engineering expertise
- Develops the academic confidence needed for higher education
- Helps bridge the engineering skills and talent pipeline gap
This course prepares the next generation of engineers with the skills, knowledge, and behaviours required for success in higher education and the engineering workplace.
This course is taught at our Middleton campus, in Middleton, Greater Manchester.
Entry Requirements
- Aged 19 or over
- GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above (or willingness to study alongside)
- GCSE Science based subject grade 4/C or above would also be an advantage but not essential
- Commitment to completing a fast‑paced academic programme
- Motivation to progress into engineering or related sectors
Details
You will build a strong foundation in core engineering principles, including:
- Applied Electronics
- Electronic Components
- Additional Calculus
- Algebra
- Core Algebra, Trigonometry and Calculus
- Introductory Algebra and Geometry
- Introductory Statistical and Numerical Methods
- Logarithms and Exponentials
- Circular Motion, Simple Harmonic Motion and Resonance
- Dynamics and Statics
- Fluid Mechanics
- Heat and Thermodynamics
- Properties of Matter
Alongside technical knowledge, you will develop essential academic and professional skills, including:
- Critical Thinking in Academic Writing
- Presentation Skills
- Report Writing
- Personal Development: Applying for HE
Assessment methods are designed to prepare you for university‑level study and may include:
- Written assignments
- Practical and laboratory‑based tasks
- Project work
- Presentations
- Research‑based activities
Work Experience
There are no formal work experience requirements on this course.
Progression
Successful completion of the Access to HE Diploma: Engineering can lead to progression onto:
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Mechanical Engineering at Hopwood Hall College
- Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Electrical/Electronic Engineering at Hopwood Hall College
- FdEng (Foundation Degree) Manufacturing Engineering, Technology and Innovation at Hopwood Hall College
- BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering, Technology and Innovation (Top-Up) degree at Hopwood Hall College
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree at Salford University
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