Nottingham College
Mechanical Engineering for England
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS MEC2
Level
Bachelor
Duration
2 years
Campus
Highfields
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
MEC2
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Course Overview
Mechanical Engineering for England at Nottingham College in Nottingham, England, United Kingdom is a bachelor programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
12,000
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
12.0%
Career Prospects
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings
Costs & Living
City & Location
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Mechanical Engineering for England
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Mechanical Engineering for England topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Biomechanics
- Science
- Applied mechanics
- Engineering solid mechanics
- Fuel injection mechanics
- Engineering and production
- Production
- Electronic engineering production
- Industrial design
- Engineering design
- Electronic engineering design
- Mechanical engineering design
- Manufacturing Design
- Design technology
- Product design
- Ergonomics
- Structural steel design
- Transportation design
- Computer aided design
- Engineering
- Plant engineering
- Chemical process engineering
- Shipbuilding
- Engineering systems
- Motor vehicle engineering
- Offshore engineering
- Marine mechanical engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Vibration
- Pipework
- Refrigeration
- Cryogenics
- Hydraulic engineering
- Materials handling
- Materials protection
- Tribology
- Mining engineering
- Fire engineering
- Mineral engineering
- Biochemical engineering
- Gas engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Electrical systems
- Electromechanical engineering
- Instrumentation engineering
- Computation engineering
- Computer systems engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Motorsport engineering
- Audio engineering
- Computer aided engineering
- Industrial design engineering
- Engineering technology
- Engineering technician studies
- Foundation engineering
- Electrical and electronic servicing
- Communication engineering
- Explosive ordnance engineering
- Boatbuilding
- Extended engineering
- Metals
- Acoustical engineering
- Power engineering
- Model engineering
- Petroleum engineering
- Aeronautical engineering
- Telecommunications
- Mathematical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Ocean engineering
- Fluid engineering
- Chemical engineering
- Welding
- Naval architecture
- Reliability engineering
- Forensic engineering
- Petrochemical engineering
- Energy engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Air transport engineering
- Aircraft maintenance
- Aircraft engineering
- Avionics
- Control engineering
- Electronic measurement
- Technology
- Horticultural mechanics
Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
12,000
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
12%
Of student body
Campus at a Glance
City Size
Mid-size city (200k-499k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool temperate
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Academic / intellectual | Professional / career networks
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary