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HNC Manufacturing Engineering for England at Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The HNC Manufacturing Engineering is designed to advance careers in manufacturing, combining theoretical knowledge with practical skills in engineering design, automation, robotics and quality control. It is taught full-time or part-time using the Engineering Lab at NTU Mansfield Hub and is a Higher Technical Qualification. Graduates can progress to the HND in Manufacturing Engineering.

Faculty: NTU Mansfield  |  Department: Engineering  |  Duration: 1 year full-time, 18 months part-time (one day per week)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Engineering Design, Engineering Maths, Managing a Professional Engineering Project, Industry 4.0, Computer Aided Design and Manufacture, Quality and Process Improvement, Production Engineering for Manufacture, and Industrial Robots.

Career pathways

Roles include Production Engineer, Engineering Maintenance Technician and CNC Machinist; suited to applicants progressing to first-level supervisory responsibility; progression to the HND Manufacturing Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK: standard offer 64 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent including Maths grade C; contextual offer 56 points on the same basis; GCSE English and Maths grade C/4. Not suitable for applicants who require a Student visa.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time, 18 months part-time (one day per week)

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