Wigan & Leigh College Adult & Higher Education Advice & Enrolment Event
23 Jun 2026, 15:30
Wigan
You will develop the analytical thinking skills and principles of mechanical engineering employers are looking for. This programme will develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking technical responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will develop competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve.
Employers contribute to the course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of your specialist industry.
As part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) we have access to a partner employer network.
The IET accreditation on behalf of the Engineering Council is available for those who progress and complete the BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (top-up). Graduates will benefit from being able to apply for professional status as a Chartered Engineer.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Design and Manufacture.
This course is ideal for those who want to establish a career in the industry or progress in their current position.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsThe mandatory modules include:
• Engineering Design
• Engineering Maths
• Managing a Professional Engineering Project
• Mechanical Principles
• Fluid Mechanics
• Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines
• Production Engineering for Manufacture
• Quality and Process Improvement
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.
The following entry points are available for this course:
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.
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.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | 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.
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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