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HNC Mechanical Engineering

University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

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.

General Eligibility

  • A levels – EEE

  • UCAS points – 48 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, a BTEC qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or equivalent. Exceptionally, equivalent professional experience will be considered .

  • T level in Construction: Design, Surveying And Planning, or T level in Science – Pass (D or E in the core)

  • BTECs (Extended Diplomas) – PPP

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules in this year include:

  • Analytical Methods for Engineers

  • Engineering Science

  • Engineering Thermodynamics

  • Mechanical Principles

2 Year 2

Core modules in this year include:

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Management of Projects

  • Materials Engineering

  • Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation

Language Requirement

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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