Mechanical Engineering

University of Portsmouth
Undergraduate HNC Part-time 2 Years Mechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

EEE

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

Overview

Working in engineering or a related industry and want to develop your knowledge and skills to take on roles as ambitious as you are?

On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll get to grips with the fundamentals of engineering sciences and management and learn how you can apply your skills to the industries you want to work in.

You'll spend 1 day a week on day release from your job at the Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM) at the Isle of Wight College. This brand new, £12 million facility, is packed with the latest tools, equipment and resources. You'll learn from experts, and apply what you learn to your job.

When you finish the course, you'll have new skills, knowledge and professional experience, backed up by a Higher National Certificate that could help you land your dream job or progress in your career. You could also continue your studies, for example, by topping up your HNC to an HND.

What you'll experience

On this course, you'll:

  • Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business

  • Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders

  • Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management

  • Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned

    Careers and opportunities

    Our Careers and Employability service can help you with career planning and you'll get access industry contacts, careers events and recruitment fairs during the course.

    After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

    • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades EEE
    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
    BTEC PPP

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    2129 Engineering professionals
    2126 Aerospace engineers
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2124 Electronics engineers
    3115 Quality assurance technicians

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    A-Levels

    BBB - BBC

    UCAS Points

    112 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £26,000

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Higher National Certificate - HNC
    Study Mode
    Part-time
    Duration
    2 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    East Cowes
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Mechanical engineering

    Offered by

    University of Portsmouth

    Portsmouth

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