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University degree
Mechanical Engineering
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 25% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
A degree in mechanical engineering develops problem-solving, analytical, and design skills needed to engineer practical solutions to real-world challenges. The course combines theoretical understanding with hands-on experience, encouraging creativity, innovation, and professional practice.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts20%
112-127 pts5%
144-159 pts15%
192-207 pts5%
How they qualified
75% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels75%
other higher education20%
another degree5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
75%
Continue past first year
76%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£30,000
3 years on
£39,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Skilled trades occupations15%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled35%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Process, plant and machine operatives10%
What students say National Student Survey
76%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching67%
Assessment & feedback68%
Academic support68%
Well organised74%
Learning resources78%
Student community77%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the teaching staff are genuinely world-class and accessible. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — good transport li…
Class of 2022 · Part-time
★★★★☆
Worth it overall
There's a lot to love, but it's not without its flaws. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the c…
Third year · Full-time
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