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Mechanical Engineering

  • Higher National Diploma
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 7 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Tycoch campus
Awarded by:
University of Wales Trinity Saint David (Prifysgol Cymru Y Drindod Dewi Sant)
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Course options

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Course summary

This course is subject to revalidation

This course is for anyone interested in a career in mechanical engineering with a responsibility for the design, installation, commissioning and operation of engineering services. The qualification opens up career opportunities in consulting, contracting and manufacturing in both public and private sector.

Students can also progress onto the BEng or the MEng at University of Wales Trinity Saint David.

Modules

Course Modules

Year one modules:
•mathematics
•materials and introduction to manufacturing technology
•engineering science one
•engineering applications and study skills
•engineering science two
•engineering design

Year two modules:
•group project
•fault diagnosis and condition monitoring
•engineering mechanical principles
•management, innovation and sustainability
•manufacturing, design and technology
•thermofluid mechanics

Assessment method

Assessment is by assignment and examination.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Tycoch campus

Study options

  • Higher National Diploma • Full-Time • 2 Years

Start dates

  • 7 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
8N2G
Institution code:
G59
Campus name:
Tycoch campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • International
  • EU
  • United Kingdom

Apply by
13 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
8N2G
Institution code:
G59
Campus name:
Tycoch campus

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
DD-EEE

T Level
P

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

Access to HE Diploma

Pass

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MP

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP

EAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - Pass

GCSE at grade C or above in Mathematics and a Science subject.

Please note, If you do not have a grade C in GCSE Mathematics or equivalent then you can still apply but you may be asked to complete a Maths Assessment.

Accreditation of Prior learning

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found at https://www.uwtsd.ac.uk/academic-office/

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.

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We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£9790

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

There may be additional costs associated with this course i.e:
•travel to and from college, or placement
•photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
•printing and binding
•gowns for graduation ceremonies

  • College Bursary - a bursary of £1000 can be received (criteria apply) see website for details

Further information for England: http://www.direct.gov.uk, Further information for Northern, Ireland: http://www.studentfinanceni.co.uk, Further information for Scotland: http://www.saas.gov.uk, Further information for Wales: http://www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

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