Mechanical Engineering - HNC
University of Portsmouth
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Isle of Wight College.

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Isle of Wight College.

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

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Want to turn your engineering job into a qualification that shows youre ready for roles as ambitious as you are? On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, youll learn fundamental knowledge and skills in engineering sciences and management, and explore ways of applying what youve learned to your job.On this level 4 course, youll study 1 day a week, on day release from your job, in a new £12million engineering facility at the Isle of Wight College. Youll learn from experts and use the latest ...Read more

Want to turn your engineering job into a qualification that shows you're ready for roles as ambitious as you are? On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll learn fundamental knowledge and skills in engineering sciences and management, and explore ways of applying what you've learned to your job.

On this level 4 course, you'll study 1 day a week, on day release from your job, in a new £12million engineering facility at the Isle of Wight College. You'll learn from experts and use the latest tools, equipment and resources, and you'll graduate with a Higher National Certificate that could secure a dream job, or entry to the further study you need to convert this course to a full honours degree.

Course highlights
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the mechanical engineering sector
Learn from experienced lecturers at the Isle of Wight College’s new Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM)
Enhance your mechanical engineering knowledge with business-related study – including marketing, finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management
Work on your own research project that puts what you've learned into practice

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84/279
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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48th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2026
42nd
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15 Jan 26

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21 Dec 25

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£4,240 per year

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£4,240 per year

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Accommodation 104- 182 Weekly cost

£19,200 per year

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