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Mechanical Engineering - HNC

University of Portsmouth

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  • Qualification

    Higher National Certificate - HNC

  • Location

    Isle of Wight College - CECAMM Centre

  • Study mode

    Part time

  • Start date

    SEP

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

Want to turn your engineering job into a qualification that shows you're ready for roles as ambitious as you are? On this HNC Mechanical Engineering course, you'll learn fundamental knowledge and skills in engineering sciences and management, and explore ways of applying what you've learned to your job.

On this level 4 course, you'll study 1 day a week, on day release from your job, in a new £12million engineering facility at the Isle of Wight College. You'll learn from experts and use the latest tools, equipment and resources, and you'll graduate with a Higher National Certificate that could secure a dream job, or entry to the further study you need to convert this course to a full honours degree.

Course highlights
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in the mechanical engineering sector
Learn from experienced lecturers at the Isle of Wight College’s new Centre of Excellence for Composites, Advanced Manufacturing and Marine (CECAMM)
Enhance your mechanical engineering knowledge with business-related study – including marketing, finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management
Work on your own research project that puts what you've learned into practice

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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University information

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

University of Portsmouth

  • University League Table

    50th

  • Campus address

    University of Portsmouth - Portsmouth Campus, Mercantile House, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth, Hampshire, PO1 2EG, United Kingdom

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Over 5,700 of the university's 24,000 students come from 150 countries around the world.
The University of Portsmouth Global team is dedicated to supporting international students from enquiry, through application and arrival, to graduation.
Facilities at the award-winning Ravelin sports centre include an 8-lane swimming pool, 175-station gym, climbing wall and ski simulator.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Mechanical Engineering

    48th out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    102 46%

    63rd

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    71.0 71%

    53rd

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.08 77%

    37th

    17

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