Wigan and Leigh College
Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) HND
Wigan and Leigh College

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £33003 £35380 £40536
25-75 percentile range £27415 - £38863 £27710 - £44237 £31831 - £51154

Course Description

A HND in Mechanical Engineering is a valuable and highly regarded qualification within the industry. The programme is preparation for those who wish to progress onto a Top-Up Degree programme in engineering. The course is also ideal for those who are looking to establish a career in the inductry or progress in their current position with an organisation. In addition the programme provides students with analytical thinking skills and the principles of mechanical engineering.

The HND programme is assessed through a variety of methods from written assignments to course work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

or a HNC in a relevant subject. Students must possess a Grade C or above in Maths at GCSE or equivalent. Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer reference will be considered.

Qualification requirements

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Engineering (Mechanical Engineering), HND, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Engineering (Mechanical Engineering) HND

England UK £7500 year 1
Scotland £7500 year 1
Wales £7500 year 1
Northern Ireland £7500 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

About Wigan and Leigh College

Wigan and Leigh College is a general Further Education and Higher Education provider with five campus sites divided between the towns of Wigan and Leigh, in England.

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