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Mechanical Engineering - HNC at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The HNC Mechanical Engineering is a part-time course for people working in engineering, equivalent to the first year of a degree. Students attend the University one day a week and can progress to the HND and then the BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.

Duration: 2 years part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students study three modules each year over two years: Engineering Mathematics, Design and Manufacture, Professional Engineering Techniques, Mechanical Science 1, Measurement Systems and Thermofluids 1.

Career pathways

Prepares graduates for senior technician roles in aviation, defence, medical engineering, engineering management, manufacturing and automotive; maintenance, production and manufacturing engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

48 UCAS points or above. A-level: DD. Welsh Baccalaureate: grade D and D at A-level. BTEC Extended Diploma PPP or Diploma PP. Access to HE: Pass with at least 48 UCAS points. Three GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Mathematics and English language; applications considered individually.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 2 years part-time

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