University Centre Somerset
Wellington Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 5AX
Mechanical Engineering for England
- HNC
- 2 Years
- Part-time
- September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Bridgwater Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson EDI
Course summary
This HNC is a nationally-recognised professional qualification that can enhance your workplace skills and help you to progress in your engineering career. It is a highly-respected qualification that is recognised by employers and professional bodies alike. The course is a recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).
Topics may include:
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Engineering Design
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Engineering Maths
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Production Engineering for Manufacture
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Managing a Professional Engineering Project
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Mechanical Principles
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Fluid Mechanics
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Quality and Process Improvement
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Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsWays to study this course
Campuses
- Bridgwater Campus
Study options
- HNC • Part-time • 2 Years
Start dates
- September 2026
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University Centre Somerset has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Entry requirements
Typically, entrants will possess a Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject, and GCSEs at grade 4 and above including English and maths. Consideration will be given for those with industrial experience.
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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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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 are subject to review annually. The fees for existing students may be increased annually in line with the Retail Price Index.
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