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Mechanical Engineering for England

  • Higher National Certificate
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

The HNC Mechanical Engineering for England programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the engineering industry. Students firstly study the HNC and then have the option to progress to the HND.

The HNC is an eight unit qualification which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further four specialist subjects. The units have been chosen to meet a broad range of local industry needs.

Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. The course provides high quality industry related training for those who wish to pursue a career in the engineering sector.

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies so students can develop the skills that employers want.

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

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

Course Modules

Typical Modules Include:

  • Engineering Design

  • Engineering Maths

  • Managing a Professional Engineering Project

  • Mechanical Principles

  • Fluid Mechanics

  • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

  • Production Engineering for Manufacture

  • Quality and Process Improvement

https://www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/course/level-4-hnc-mechanical-engineering-for-england-full-time

Assessment method

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

  • Practical assessments

  • Timed assessments

  • Coursework

  • Written assessments

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Main Site

Study options

  • Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 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:
003H
Institution code:
L42
Campus name:
Main Site
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Lincoln College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

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:
003H
Institution code:
L42
Campus name:
Main Site

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 48

A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from:
GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level
BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher
Plus
GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above
*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs
EU and International Applicants
ENIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

Plus
GCSE English – grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – grade C/4 or above

Additional entry requirements

Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)5.5IELTS (Academic or General Training): overall score of 5.5, with no component below 5.5
PTE Academic51Pearson PTE Academic: overall score of 51
TOEFL (iBT)72TOEFL iBT: overall score of 72
Cambridge English AdvancedLevel B2Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First (FCE) with a minimum score of 160

English Language Requirements (All Applicants) All applicants must demonstrate English language proficiency at CEFR Level B2 (Common European Framework of Reference) or above to ensure they can successfully engage with and complete a programme delivered and assessed in English. This may be evidenced by one of the following recognised qualifications: IELTS (Academic or General Training): overall score of 5.5, with no component below 5.5 Pearson PTE Academic: overall score of 51 TOEFL iBT: overall score of 72 Cambridge English Qualifications: B2 First (FCE) with a minimum score of 160 Other formally assessed English language qualifications mapped to CEFR Level B2 or above EU and International Applicants Applicants must: -Meet the English language requirements outlined above Applicants who require a student visa must also meet UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requirements, including providing evidence from a Secure English Language Test (SELT), where applicable.https://www.gov.uk/guidance/prove-your-english-language-abilities-with-a-secure-english-language-test-selt

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

When we review an application, we take into consideration the context in which applicants have achieved their academic qualifications. If candidates meet certain eligibility criteria, we may make an offer which is lower than our typical entry requirements. This is called a contextual offer. Where contextual offers are used, they are used in situations where they minimise barriers to entry for applicants and address inequalities, while maintaining standards.

Learn more on the Lincoln College University Centre website

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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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern IrelandTBC
Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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

Fees have not yet been confirmed for the 2027/28 academic year.
UCAS and the College website will be updated once confirmed.

*Fee and repayment terms are subject to change in line with government policy. Fees may be subject to annual increase. Learn more on the gov.uk website.

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