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University degree
Mechanical Engineering
West Herts College
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
Worth knowing: about 90% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
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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
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
90% got in with other higher education. The rest came in a mix of ways:
other higher education90%
A-levels10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
10%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£34,000
After 15 months
£27,000
3 years on
£35,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Sales occupations10%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled25%
Administrative occupations5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Research and Development (RandD) and Other Research ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching91%
Assessment & feedback89%
Academic support96%
Well organised73%
Learning resources78%
Student community95%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city — local cost of l…
Third year · Part-time
★★★★☆
Solid, with caveats
Overall a solid programme but worth going in with open eyes. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, first-year classes can be quite large. On the city — local cost of living…
Postgraduate · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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