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Higher National Certificate - HNC

Mechanical Engineering

Teesside University

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15 reviews

Entry requirements

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

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Most popular A-levels studied

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

Mechanical engineering
SubjectGrade
MathematicsB
PhysicsB
Business StudiesB
ChemistryB
Design and TechnologyB
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H306

Here's what Teesside University says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.

Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College (campus code 5, call 01429 295000) and Redcar and Cleveland College (campus code 6, call 01642 473132).

Course overview: This one year HNC is for you if you'd like to work as a technician/technician engineer in mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance and testing. The course has been developed in consultation with local industry and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications. It provides a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.

After the course: This award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT. It provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies. Alternatively, you may seek further study to HND, degree level and beyond.

Source: Teesside University

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Mechanical Engineering at Teesside University.

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2 course options available.

Qualification

Higher National Certificate - HNC

Department

Engineering

Location

Hartlepool College of Further Education | Hartlepool

Duration

1 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

How you will be assessed

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Teesside University student reviews

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Based on 15 reviews from Teesside University's students and alumni
5 star
40%
4 star
13%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
47%
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What uni life? I got some messages but they lack structure and were about collecting trash on streets

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7 months ago

I had other opportunities in the USA and Australia, but tried the UK and now I'm suffering.

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Too busy covering their flaws.

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What facilities? 1 building in Darlington

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7 months ago

The quality of education is not existent. Lectures - slides with superficial information, level of primary school, not applicable level, poor, unpracticable and not useful. There is no depth, no engagement, and no real knowledge—just surface-level .ppt that only touches the basics. Basically you wil...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside 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 Teesside University students who took the 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?

94%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

94%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

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

94%

high

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

92%

high

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

94%

high

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

90%

high

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

98%

high

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

94%

high

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

96%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

86%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

98%

high

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

94%

high

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

98%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

94%

high

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

92%

high

How well organised is your course?

92%

high

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

86%

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?

98%

high

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

79%

high

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

92%

high

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

86%

high

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

86%

high

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

91%

high

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

94%

high

Student information

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

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time26%Part-time74%
Gender ratio
Female7%Male93%
Where students come from
International10%UK90%
Student performance
2:1 or above68%
Number of students610
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Teesside University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

60%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

100%

Say it fits with future plans

80%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Engineering professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

15%

Elementary occupations

15%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

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

Engineering

Earnings

£29.6k

First year after graduation

£33.6k

Third year after graduation

£36.1k

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 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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You might already know what kind of course you're looking for... if you don't, just visit the Teesside University website and use the course search option to see what's on offer. Teesside University has a broad portfolio of programmes with specialisms in science, technology and engineering, as well as creativity, enterprise and digital innovation. The University also excels in health science and computing.

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