Believe the OU also offers an M.Eng. currently.
Also, for C.Eng (Chartered Engineer) status, the academic component can be fully satisified by a B.Eng (Hons) of Class 2 (upper or lower) standard (or even 3) - at least it was when I graduated around 10 years ago.
I think M.Eng's only differ in offering an industrial project component coupled with some extended academic study taking a year longer than a B.Eng(Hons).
HND's offer exemption from Part I Engineering Council exams, Part 2 can be taken separately (after your HND) and are equivalent to a good Honoures degree in the related disicpline.
In fact it used to be possible to take Parts I & II and obtain C.Eng status *without* a degree.
Could be wrong though - has been 10 years!
Cheers.
Last edited by flash8; 28th Nov 2004 at 15:12.