Course Summary

This course has been designed to help students in Cornwall and the south-west develop their knowledge and skills in mechanical engineering. The Higher National Diploma will provide them with an understanding of theory and a range of skills to enable them to gain employment across a range of practice. The course emphasises a deeper professional practice and gives the opportunity for producing an appropriate portfolio that demonstrates a growing professional expertise. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector-specific skills and experience through the specialist units in each pathway, with the opportunity to pursue a particular interest through the appropriate selection of optional units. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace activities.

Course Details - Modules

Year 1: Engineering Design Engineering Maths Engineering Science Managing a Professional Engineering Project Mechanical Principles Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines Mechanical Workshop Practices Computer Aided Design and Manufacture (CAD/CAM) Year 2: Research Project (30 credits) Professional Engineering Management Advanced Mechanical Principles Virtual Engineering Further Mathematics Analogue Electronic Systems Lean Manufacturing

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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: H011

Institution code: T85

Campus Name: Truro Campus

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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


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

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Fees and funding

EU 4668.0 Year 1
England 4112.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 4112.0 Year 1
Scotland 4112.0 Year 1
Wales 4112.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 4112.0 Year 1
International 4668.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

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Provider information

College Road
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Truro
TR1 3XX

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