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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

Wiltshire College and University Centre
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 Foundation Year) is offered by Wiltshire College and University Centre. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts15%
48-63 pts40%
64-79 pts5%
80-95 pts20%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts5%
How they qualified
95% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels95%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
Continue past first year
85%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£29,000
3 years on
£37,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled50%
Skilled trades occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled15%
Elementary occupations5%
Legal professionalsHighly skilled5%
Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Quality and Regulatory ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
85%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching82%
Assessment & feedback82%
Academic support94%
Well organised92%
Learning resources87%
Student community88%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Wiltshire College and University Centre's own site.
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