Mechanical Engineering

University Centre Rotherham
Undergraduate HNC Part-time 1 Year Mechanical engineering

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

About this Course:

This course focuses on combining practical study, through hands-on projects, with academic study, and participants will gain knowledge and understanding of mechanical engineering principles, and their relevance and application to the work of engineering professionals. The Higher National Certificate (HNC) course is offered on a part-time basis over two years and can be topped up to a Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification with an extra year of study, either full-time or part-time.

The HNC and HND in Mechanical Engineering are designed to provide you with new opportunities including: Career development, Improved salary, Increased job satisfaction and Personal achievement.

Studying the HNC or HND in Mechanical Engineering at Rotherham College means that you are able to study for a nationally-recognised Higher Education qualification locally.

Rotherham College has invested in new metallurgy and science laboratories with a further investment in new engineering workshop facilities.

Modules Covered:

Level 4 HNC

  • Engineering Design

  • Engineering Maths

  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project

  • Mechanical Principles

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics

  • Production Engineering for Manufacture

  • Quality and Process Improvement

    Progression:

  • You could continue your studies on to the HND or an engineering-related degree course. The HNC will enhance career opportunities and help meet aspirations to become a supervisor or manager.

  • Employment as a mechanical engineer or other related technical engineering occupations.

    Entry Requirements: 58 UCAS Points from either:

    * A full Level 3 qualification to include a minimum of BTEC subsidiary Diploma in Engineering or a related subject

    * Level 3 Maths and Electrical principles or a minimum of two A-Level equivalents in relevant subjects (e.g. Maths, Electronics, Physics)

    If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

    • Entry Requirements

    UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
    2122 Mechanical engineers
    2129 Engineering professionals
    2123 Electrical engineers
    2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
    2124 Electronics engineers

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    Course Details

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

    Offered by

    University Centre Rotherham

    Rotherham

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