- Location
- Anniesland Campus
- SCQF Level
- 8
- Start Date
- 25 Aug 2025
- Qualification Type
- HND
- Course Type
- Full-Time
- Duration
- 1 Year (August to June)
Applications open 15th January 2025
Are you fascinated by how things work and interested in becoming an engineer, but are not quite sure what field you want to focus on? This HND Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems programme allows you to explore both of these exciting engineering disciplines in one course.
During the course you’ll study core engineering concepts along with electrical and mechanical engineering, providing valuable multi-disciplinary skills which will enable you to become a flexible and creative engineer. This course is for entry to the second year of the HND, and on completion you may progress to further study or to employment in a range of engineering roles. Unlock your career with an HND in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems.
What will I learn?
Studying engineering systems involves the integration of various engineering disciplines and fields. It focuses on a holistic view of systems, and considers the entire lifecycle, from design and development to operation and maintenance.
During the second year of the HND Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Systems course you will study subjects including:
- Business awareness and continuing professional development
- Principles of safe engineering systems
- Design for manufacture
- Engineering systems analysis: System modelling and control
- Project management: Managing the implementation of a project
- Engineering mathematics 2-4
Various electrical and mechanical subjects will also be delivered as optional subjects.
Entry requirements (minimum)
- HNC Engineering Systems (Level 7), or equivalent, with at least 12 credits
- If English is not your first language, then a Level 6 ESOL qualification is also required, due to the technical demands of the subject
- If you have completed a Next Generation Engineering Systems qualification at Level 7/8, we are happy to discuss the possibility of credit transfer for the qualifications / skills already gained.
Employer and industry links
Glasgow Clyde College has a renowned reputation for engineering, supported by cutting edge technology and highly qualified, experienced staff.
Additionally, we work in partnership with most engineering employers and are seen as the engineering college of choice within the Greater Glasgow area. Due to our excellent links, the College is continually at the forefront of technological advances with investment in our engineering facilities which provide students with a world-class learning experience.
Jobs and further study
You will have the potential to apply for part-time engineering degree programmes at various universities including:
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- University of the West of Scotland
- The Open University.
Take a look at the course progression map for engineering courses.
Areas of potential employment include:
Systems Engineer: Work on the design, development, and implementation of complex engineering systems.
Control Systems Engineer: Design and implement control systems for processes or machinery.
Project Manager: Use your engineering systems knowledge to lead and manage projects.
Quality Engineer: Ensure that engineering systems meet quality standards.
Consultant: Work as a consultant, advising companies on improving their engineering systems, optimising processes, and implementing new technologies.
Renewable Energy Engineer: Contribute to the design and implementation of renewable energy systems, such as solar or wind power systems.
Making an application
For courses starting in August, you can make up to two applications.
Applications are made to a course and a first choice of campus. If the course is oversubscribed at your first choice you will be automatically considered for alternative sites and may be made an offer without a further application.
I've applied — what happens next?
When you apply
You will receive an automated email confirming that we have received your application (remember to check your SPAM folder).
- Your application will be reviewed by the admissions team and you will either be:
- Made a direct offer (unconditional or conditional)
- Invited to book an interview session
- Advised that your application is unsuccessful – you have not met the entry requirements for this course and are advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
We aim not to reject an application and if you don’t meet the entry requirements you may be referred to a different course or level.
If you are invited to interview, you will be informed of the outcome of your interview by email within 14 working days. The outcome will be one of the following:
- Unconditional offer of a place – you have met all the entry requirements and your place is guaranteed. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your place.
- Conditional offer of a place – your place is secured pending you meeting the entry requirements. This may mean achieving school or college qualifications which you may not be able to provide to us yet. You will be required to accept this offer to secure your conditional place. Once your conditions are met this will change to an unconditional offer of a place which you must accept before you can enrol on the course.
- Waiting list – you have met all entry requirements, and have been interviewed however, the course is now full so you have been placed on a waiting list. If any spaces become available you may be contacted, usually around the course start date. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Reserve list – following your interview, you have unfortunately not been successful in this round of recruitment. We have placed your name on a Reserve list and your application may be reconsidered at a later date. This could happen any time up to the start date of the course but it is very possible that you will not be offered a place. We would advise that you also consider other application options.
- Unsuccessful – your interview has been unsuccessful. You may be offered a place on a course at a different level, or advised to contact the College Student Advice Centres to discuss alternative options which may be available to you.
Once an offer is received, you must reply within 14 working days or risk losing your place, as the system will automatically decline your offer after 14 days.
Once you have accepted your offer, you will be sent out instructions about student funding, joining instructions and induction date. This will normally be sent out in May / June.