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Mechanical Engineering - HND at University of South Wales

University of South Wales, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The HND Mechanical Engineering develops skills to higher technician level and is equivalent to the second year of a BSc (Hons) degree. It is studied part-time alongside work.

Duration: 4 years part-time (2 years if progressing from the HNC)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students attend the University one day a week and study three modules each year, over two years if progressing from the HNC or four years without it, using lectures, tutorials and practical workshop and laboratory work.

Career pathways

Maintenance Engineer; Production Engineer; Manufacturing; progression to the BSc (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.

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Application information

Entry requirements

60 UCAS points or above. A-level: DD to include Mathematics or a science subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: grade D and D at A-level. BTEC Extended Diploma PPP or Diploma PP. Access to HE: Maths or Science diploma, 60 credits with 45 at level 3, all Passes. Three GCSEs including Mathematics and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent), with individual circumstances considered.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years part-time (2 years if progressing from the HNC)

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