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University degree
Mechanical Engineering
Ashton Sixth Form College
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
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About this course
This programme in Mechanical Engineering (with a foundation year) is offered by Ashton Sixth Form College. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts35%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts20%
208-223 pts5%
How they qualified
70% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels70%
other higher education30%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£26,000
After 15 months
£25,500
3 years on
£32,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled35%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Elementary occupations10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Administrative occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching85%
Assessment & feedback96%
Academic support90%
Well organised87%
Learning resources90%
Student community92%
In students' own words
★★★★★
A great decision
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, some seminar groups were too big for meaningful discussion. On the city — local cost of…
Final year · Full-time
★★★★☆
Exceeded expectations
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the cohort are bright and motivated, which makes the learning environment great. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On th…
Class of 2023 · Part-time
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Where this degree can lead
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