PEARSON BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Automotive Engineering

Offered at CINEC Campus, this internationally recognized Pearson BTEC HND equips students with advanced knowledge and practical skills in automotive design, powertrain systems, vehicle dynamics, and emerging technologies such as hybrid & electric vehicles.

With strong industry relevance and hands-on training, graduates are prepared for careers in the global automotive sector or direct entry into a final-year Top-Up degree in Automotive or Mechanical Engineering at leading universities worldwide.

Course Type

Full Time

Course Commencement Dates

June 2025

Duration

2 years (Week-day / Week-end)

Course Modules

Semester 1 (75 credits)

1

Engineering Design

2

Engineering Mathematics

3

Engineering Science 1

4

Automotive Fundamentals

5

Automotive Workshop Practices
Semester 2 (90 credits)

1

Managing a Professional Engineering Project (Pearson-set)

2

Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies

3

Vehicle Electrical and Electronics

4

Further Engineering Mathematics

5

Automotive Structures and Materials

6

Automotive Aerodynamics
Semester 3 (75 credits)

1

Research Project

2

Engine and Vehicle Design Performance

3

Further Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Technologies

4

Professional Engineering Management (Pearson-set)
06 months Industrial training is provided at the end of the third semester

*Three academic semesters will be followed by a six-month industrial training, which is compulsory for graduation of all BTEC HNDs.

Entry Requirements

  • GCE  (A/L) Sri Lanka/London, minimum of two passes in Physical Science Stream

or

  • GCE  (A/L) Sri Lanka/London, minimum of two passes in Biology stream including Physics or

or

  • Engineering Technology Stream – Minimum of three “S” passes in GCE (A/L) Sri Lanka and successful completion of special Maths/Physics module offered by the Faculty
    Minimum of two “C” one “S” passes in GCE (A/L) Sri Lanka and at least 5 points according to the following criteria + Completion of Bridging program

or

   

  • CINEC STEM Engineering Foundation or equivalent

And

English “C” pass in GCE (O/L) Sri Lanka or Equivalent

Job Opportunities

Benefits: (Professional or academic edge they receive through the programme)

Automotive Engineering diplomates are well prepared to join the technological revolution, with a wide range of career options. Graduates are found in a wide range of industries including Automotive manufacture, Automotive Service and Automotive Repair.

 

Study Pathways

The students who successfully completed the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can join the 3rd year of the BEng degree programme of UK partnership.

Course Fee

Rs.480,000+

Registration: Rs.100,000

Payment Plan

240,000 x 2 / 120,000 x 4

Discounts:

A discount of 5% will be offered to students who pay the annual course fee upfront.

A discount of 6% will be offered to students who pay 2 years course fee upfront.