Mechanical Engineering for England HNC
Nottingham Trent University
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Mansfield

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SEP-25

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1 year

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Mansfield

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This course is ideal if you are already working in engineering and want to progress in your career as well as those who want to work in the engineering sector. Youll get a broad knowledge through studying a wide range of engineering subjects to develop technical, communication and management skills needed by todays technical engineers. As the level of automation in the Mansfield and Ashfield region grows, this course will align and work with the local industry to fulfil local demands and ...Read more

This course is ideal if you are already working in engineering and want to progress in your career as well as those who want to work in the engineering sector. You'll get a broad knowledge through studying a wide range of engineering subjects to develop technical, communication and management skills needed by today's technical engineers. As the level of automation in the Mansfield and Ashfield region grows, this course will align and work with the local industry to fulfil local demands and future-proof the workforce.

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WUSCA ranking:
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16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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27th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
What students say
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Thomas
21 Jan 25

Lacking communication and and some organisation. Strong..Read more

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Ben
20 Jan 25

Absolutely incredible uni can’t say anything i believe needs improvement..Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

64 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels A-Levels or equivalent qualifications including Maths grade C

64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-Levels or equivalent qualifications including Maths grade C

Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3 including relevant Maths modules

64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Diploma and one A-Level or equivalent qualification including Maths grade C or equivalent.

64 UCAS tariff points from your BTEC level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-Levels or equivalent qualifications including Maths grade C or equivalent.

MPP from a BTEC Extended Diploma including relevant Maths modules

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Tuition fees

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Rest of World

£17,900 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

The above mentioned fee is for 24-25 entry. There may be a slight increase in the year 25-26 entry.

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Mechanical Engineering (General)
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Thomas
21 Jan 25
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Lacking communication and and some organisation. Strong...
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Ben
20 Jan 25
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Absolutely incredible uni can’t say anything i believe needs improvement...
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University Vision West Nottinghamshire College Derby Road Mansfield Nottinghamshire NG18 5BH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Mansfield  0.9 miles away
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