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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ)
Wigan and Leigh College
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) course at Wigan and Leigh College.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) at Wigan and Leigh College. Look out for more info soon.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: MEC1
Here's what Wigan and Leigh College says about its Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) course.
You will develop the analytical thinking skills and principles of mechanical engineering employers are looking for. This programme will develop your knowledge to become a professional engineer, designing innovative products and services, as well as taking technical responsibility for complex engineering systems. You will develop competence in analysis and evaluation in order to problem solve.
Employers contribute to the course content, so you will be learning the skills that meet the needs of your specialist industry. As part of the Greater Manchester Institute of Technology (GMIoT) we have access to a partner employer network.
The IET accreditation on behalf of the Engineering Council is available for those who progress and complete the BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (top-up). Graduates will benefit from being able to apply for professional status as a Chartered Engineer.
You will be taught by a professional team of tutors with a range of specialist expertise - from Chartered Engineering to Nuclear Decommissioning and Design and Manufacture.
This course is ideal for those who want to establish a career in the industry or progress in their current position.
Source: Wigan and Leigh College
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Engineering and Construction
Location
Wigan | Wigan
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,500 per year |
| Scotland | £7,500 per year |
| Wales | £7,500 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,500 per year |
The modules you will study
The mandatory modules include: • Engineering Design • Engineering Maths • Managing a Professional Engineering Project • Mechanical Principles • Fluid Mechanics • Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines • Production Engineering for Manufacture • Quality and Process Improvement
How you will be assessed
The programme is assessed through a variety of methods, from written assignments, presentations and laboratory exercises.
Wigan and Leigh College student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Wigan and Leigh College
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 Wigan and Leigh College students who took the Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
80%
low
Teaching on my course
80%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
69%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
81%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
Learning opportunities
70%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
54%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
85%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
65%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
80%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
77%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
54%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
69%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
85%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
62%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
85%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
68%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
low
Student information
We're still busy gathering student information for Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) at Wigan and Leigh College. Look out for more info soon.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) at Wigan and Leigh College.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Wigan and Leigh College graduates who took Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£42k
First 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 for England (HTQ).
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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