HE Level 4

Level 4 HNC Mechanical Engineering for England (HTQ) (Part-Time)

Campus
Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2025
Duration
2 Years (Part-time)

The HNC Mechanical Engineering programme is ideal for students wishing to work within the engineering industry. Students firstly study the HNC and then have the option to progress to the HND.

The HNC is an eight unit qualification which involves studying four mandatory core subjects and a further four specialist subjects. The units have been chosen to meet a broad range of local industry needs.

Assessments are mainly by assignment with some testing in the analytical subjects. The course provides high quality industry related training for those who wish to pursue a career in the engineering sector.

This course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ). HTQs are technical qualifications that have been developed by employers and awarding bodies so students can develop the skills that employers want.

Year 1

Engineering Maths
Fluid Mechanics
Production Engineering for Manufacture
Quality and Process Improvement

Year 2

Engineering Design
Managing a Professional Engineering Project
Mechanical Principles
Fundamentals of Thermodynamics and Heat Engines

A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points from:

GCE A and AS Levels with at least one subject at A Level
BTEC National (Diploma or Extended Diploma) in a relevant subject
Access to HE Diploma
T Levels
Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher with at least one subject at Advanced Higher

Plus

GCSE English – Grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths – Grade C/4 or above

*For mature applicants, some experience may be taken in lieu of A Levels/BTECs

EU and International Applicants

ENIC confirmed equivalent of 48 UCAS points
IELTS with an overall score of 6.0 and a minimum of 5.5 in each component. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable for applicants not requiring a Tier 4 student visa

Students will study on the Lincoln College Campus for the full duration of the course using our dedicated teaching areas. Part-time, two years. One day per week.

It is expected that students complete between four and eight hours of additional independent study per week in order to be successful on this programme.

The assessment methods typically used throughout the programme include:

Practical assessments
Timed assessments
Coursework
Written assessments

Progression

The HNC is a qualification which is widely recognised in its own right and is designed to provide students with the skills required for employment in a range of associated professions. On successful completion of the course students may apply to continue at the college to study HND Engineering.

Per Academic Year

Home Students - £4,000
International Students - £5,500

Tuition fees will remain unchanged for the duration of a student’s continuous enrolment.

Additional Course Costs

Scientific calculator - £10 (compulsory

Please see the full ‘HE Terms and Conditions’ for details of additional library and printing costs associated with this programme.

This course is validated by Pearson. The validating institution is responsible for awarding the qualification at the end of the programme. Students on validated courses are OfS registered, funded and taught at Lincoln College and it is the responsibility of the College to manage all aspects of this provision. The validating institution maintains an oversight of the programme throughout the academic year and must be satisfied that students are being taught in line with the required academic standards of the awarding institution. For full details and information of the responsibilities and conditions of study of both Lincoln College and the validating partners please see the Policies section.