Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW
Course contact details
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https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/contact-us/
Email:headmissions@howcollege.ac.uk
Phone:01527 572822
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Mechanical Engineering, Level 4 HNC
- HNC
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- 09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Worcester
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
If you are creative and a natural problem solver, then mechanical engineering could be your perfect career choice. A career in mechanical engineering allows you to build a better future for you, and for the world. Mechanical engineering is at the front of developing cutting edge technologies for many industries including transport, healthcare, construction and robotics. The HNC in Mechanical Engineering at the Heart of Worcestershire College gives academic and practical expertise to help you progress with your career.
Course Modules
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Engineering Design
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Engineering Maths
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Managing a Professional Engineering Project
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Mechanical Principles
Optional units from: CAD for Maintenance Engineers, Programmable Logic Controllers, Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines, Quality and Process Improvement.
The course is made up of eight units and is delivered over three semesters. One day of taught sessions per week, support sessions and tutorials will also be available.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Worcester
Study options
- HNC • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- 09/2025
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H19
- Campus name:
- Worcester
- Campus Code:
- W
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H19
- Campus name:
- Worcester
- Campus Code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Heart of Worcestershire College is not a licensed student sponsor for UK student visas. We are therefore unable to issue a CAS under the student sponsor licence scheme.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
You will need a Level three qualification in an Engineering related discipline. Relevant industrial experience will be considered, but a maths assessment may be conducted to establish learners can complete the calculations required.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £4250 | Year 1 |
| England | £4250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Sponsorship information
Heart of Worcestershire College is offering Boost Awards to all first year full time HE students. If you are applying for your first year of your first Higher Education course and have “Firmly” accepted an offer of a place on a HE programme at Heart of Worcestershire College as your first choice (not insurance) you may be eligible. To be eligible you must meet the national criteria:
• Normally resident in England
• Have a household income of less than £25,000 (as assessed through Student Finance England)
• Self funding, not sponsored by an employer, the NHS nor the Training and Development Agency for Schools.
Please note that due to the limited nature of these funds meeting the criteria does not equate to an entitlement to the Boost award. Each application will be considered by the panel of senior staff based on the information provided.
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