Course Summary

This programme will help those looking to develop a career as a mechanical design/test engineer. During the course you will enhance your problem solving skills by studying topics such fluid mechanics and mechanical principles. Based in the state of the art Technology Centre, you have the choice between a full time or part time programme in which you will achieve a HNC qualification in either one or two years respectively. You will already have gained an HNC and this ‘top-up’ is to gain a HND with a third year of study. You should either be employed by or intend to pursue a career in a relevant industry. You will study a number of core modules alongside your specialist modules. Modules will develop your understanding of a wide range of engineering techniques and provide you with the analytical tools and concepts necessary to understand the technical and managerial issues you may face in an engineering career. You will apply theories and techniques to real world examples. All previous students have either achieved a promotion or progressed their career in a job with increased responsibility, following this programme. You may also wish to continue your studies. You can progress on to an HND programme with Exeter College.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: 8BHG

Institution code: E81

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

You will need a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from AS Level, A Level or AVCE programmes which includes mathematics and physics, BTEC National Diploma/Certificate/Extended Diploma including at least merits in mathematics and mechanical principles, GNVQ Advanced, an Access to Higher Education Diploma or other qualifications deemed equivalent to the above. Consideration will be given to applicants who have substantial relevant industrial experience. An interview will be required.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 50%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 70%

Go onto work and study: 70%

Fees and funding

EU 7495.0 Year 1
England 7495.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 7495.0 Year 1
Scotland 7495.0 Year 1
Wales 7495.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

St Davids Building
Hele Road
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Exeter
EX4 4JS

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