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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: H308

Mechanical Engineering for England

Nottingham Trent University
Mansfield, England
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1 yearDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,500Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the HND Mechanical Engineering for England at Nottingham Trent University. Based in Mansfield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The HND Mechanical Engineering course provides you with advanced technical knowledge and practical skills for the modern engineering industry. This course, designed for both full-time and part-time study, focuses on a broad range of engineering subjects, from thermodynamics to manufacturing systems, preparing you for roles in sectors such as design, aerospace, and production engineering. With a strong emphasis on real-world applications, you’ll gain hands-on learning experiences in state-of-the-art facilities, including our Engineering Lab and CAD suite. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Mechanical Design Principles
Manufacturing Processes and Systems
Fluid Mechanics
Computer-Aided Design and Modelling
Engineering Materials and Properties
Applied Mechanics and Dynamics
UCAS Code:H308
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£17,950

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£29,000£30,500£34,000
3 years£27,000£30,500£36,000
5 years£32,000£39,500£48,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 32% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
74%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
76%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Mechanical Engineering for England as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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