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Higher National Certificate - HNC

Electro-Mechanical Engineering

Coventry University

(4.2)
162 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electro-Mechanical Engineering course at Coventry University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

UCAS Tariff

64

to include one from Mathematics, Engineering or Physics.

Most popular A-levels studied

See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Electro-Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Electromechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsE
PhysicsC
ChemistryE
BiologyC
ICTA
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: HH26

Here's what Coventry University says about its Electro-Mechanical Engineering course.

You can choose to study this course in Coventry, London or Scarborough.

Considered an art by many, engineering is a combination of science and technology that is concerned with solving complex problems such as machinery, infrastructure, design and many more.

This course caters to the demands of the modern engineering workplace, encompassing the core engineering disciplines. This course aims to hone your skills in information retrieval, knowledge conversion, and effective application and evaluation.

Upon graduation, this course will likely open doors to a wide range of career opportunities encompassing transport, power, vehicle, systems, design, manufacturing, mechatronics, renewable, and mechanical engineering.

This Higher National Certificate (HNC) follows the Year 1 curriculum of the Electro-Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) degree course.

For the most up-to-date information about course content, part-time study or our additional academic support, please visit our website.

Source: Coventry University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Electro-Mechanical Engineering at Coventry University.

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18 course options available.

Qualification

Higher National Certificate - HNC

Department

CU Group

Location

CU London (Dagenham) | London

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Electromechanical engineering

Start date

March 2027

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Mathematical Principles for Engineers Engineering Design Principles Mechanical Engineering Principles Electrical and Electronic Principles

Coventry University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 162 reviews from Coventry University's students and alumni
5 star
54%
4 star
24%
3 star
14%
2 star
3%
1 star
4%
All reviews

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3rd year

1 year ago

literally the biggest waste of time and money. all the good courses are full so good luck getting a place, all the arts courses are extremely underfunded and extremely politically charged. I've met multiple young people like me who have multiple jobs. wasted 36k, just get an apprenticeship

(1)
Overall

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The student union is active but they are not very accommodating

(3)
Student Union

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The campus life is amazing . There are alot of events and activities that can be done.

(5)
University life

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The cost of living is not that high as most of this area is filled with students but the university fee is high

(3)
Finance

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

I recieved a lot of help from my lectures in the beginning and till now as they try to accommodate you as best as they can.

(5)
Support

5th or higher year student

1 year ago

The facilities are amazing. The classes are well equipped and the library and hub is amazing.

(5)
Facilities

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Coventry University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Coventry University students who took the Electro-Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

94%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

81%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

86%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

87%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

87%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

87%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

75%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

73%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

63%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

64%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

94%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

83%

med

How well organised is your course?

78%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

90%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

98%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

74%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

86%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

85%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

94%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

high

Student information

See who's studying at Coventry University. These students are taking Electro-Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Electromechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time77%Part-time23%
Gender ratio
Female11%Male89%
Where students come from
International28%UK72%
Student performance
2:1 or above85%
Number of students140
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Electro-Mechanical Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Coventry University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Engineering
Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

85%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

92%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

55%

Engineering professionals

7%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

5%

Information Technology Professionals

4%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics

84%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

93%

In work, study or other activity

77%

Say it fits with future plans

53%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

10%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

10%

Process, plant and machine operatives

7%

Information Technology Professionals

6%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Coventry University graduates who took Electro-Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£29.2k

First year after graduation

£34.3k

Third year after graduation

£40.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Electro-Mechanical Engineering.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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Coventry University offers a quality learning experience, awarded a gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) 2023. Students benefit from excellent employability and careers support, as well as personalised success coaching from day one. Our modern facilities across the campus provide plenty of opportunities for hands‑on, practical learning.

With multiple start dates available throughout the year, you can begin your studies at a time that suits you. The campus is located in the heart of Coventry and is just a short 10‑minute walk from student accommodation, making day‑to‑day life simple and convenient.

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