Mechanical Engineering for England | City College Norwich (incorporating Easton College)

Course summary

The aim of our HNC in Mechanical Engineering for England is to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual who is able to meet the demands of employers in the engineering sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world.

The objectives of this HNC Mechanical Engineering for England qualification are to equip you with the skills, knowledge and understanding that you need to achieve a high performance in the engineering and manufacturing environment.

This course will help you develop an enquiring mind, giving you the abilities and confidence to work across different engineering functions, lead, manage, adapt to change, and tackle a range of complex engineering situations. It will provide the core skills required for a range of careers in engineering, specifically those related to mechanical engineering and will offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions.

It will develop your understanding of the major impact that new digital and software technologies have on the engineering environment. It also provides insight into mechanical engineering operations, along with the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace. In addition, it equips you with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.

If you have any specific questions about this course, please contact Dr Dimitris Kakofengitis - Course Leader HN Engineering, email: Dimitris.Kakofengitis@ccn.ac.uk

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

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Modules

Course Modules

The course comprises on Core mandatory and Core specialist units.

The Core mandatory units are:
Engineering Design
Engineering Maths
Managing a professional engineering project

Specialist Mandatory:
Mechanical Principles
Fluid Mechanics
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
Quality and Process Improvement
Production Engineering for Manufacture

https://he.ccn.ac.uk/courses/all-courses/course/hnc-mechanical-engineering-for-england

Assessment method

A wide range of assessment technique will be covered in this course ranging from scenario based course work and projects, practical work and demonstrations, to time constrained assessments and both groups and individual presentations. Units will be graded at an overall pass, merit or distinction (or fail if the learning outcomes have not been achieved).
The content and assessments are aligning to professional body competency standards, this supports students to develop as professional practitioners for the future.

The Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Engineering for England maps to the following Level 4 Occupational Standard:
Engineering Manufacturing Technician

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:: C54
Campus name:: City College Norwich

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics and English (or equivalent) and one of the following:

~ At least one A Level in a relevant subject (e.g., Mathematics, Physics, or Engineering)
~ BTEC Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Engineering or a similar field
~ NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a related subject

Applicants over 21 years of age, who do not meet the above requirements will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis but should demonstrate evidence of an appropriate qualification, experience in the field or a strong interest.

AP(C/E)L & RPEL may be considered for non-standard entry.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in - English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading); the required minimum is IELTS (SELT) 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components). Please contact the Advice Shop for advice and guidance.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6	Minimum score/result of 5.5 required in all components.

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. For International students we require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading).

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.

This course may have Historical entry grades data available, please select a course option to view.

Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

Location	Fee	Year

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

In addition to the course fees, there is also a Pearson Registration Fee, which has not yet been set for 2026/27. This will be charged separately to the tuition fees above.