Nottingham College
Mechanical Engineering for England
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom · UCAS MEC1
Level
Bachelor
Duration
1 year
Campus
Highfields
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
MEC1
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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.
Career snapshot (indicative)
Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
Student life (indicative)
Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
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.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
- Mechanics
- Applied mechanics
- Engineering solid mechanics
- Engineering and production
- Production
- Mechanical services
- Industrial design
- Engineering design
- Electronic engineering design
- Mechanical engineering design
- Manufacturing Design
- Design technology
- Product design
- Transportation design
- Computer aided design
- Engineering
- Plant engineering
- Engineering systems
- Motor vehicle engineering
- Offshore engineering
- Mechanical engineering
- Vibration
- Pipework
- Refrigeration
- Cryogenics
- Hydraulic engineering
- Materials handling
- Materials protection
- Tribology
- Mining engineering
- Mining mechanical engineering
- Fire engineering
- Mineral engineering
- Mineral processing
- Gas engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Mining electrical engineering
- Audio servicing
- Electrical appliance servicing
- Radio servicing
- Television servicing
- Electrical installation work
- Circuits
- Wiring regulations
- Electrical systems
- Electromechanical engineering
- Instrumentation engineering
- Automotive engineering
- Audio engineering
- Industrial design engineering
- Engineering technology
- Engineering technician studies
- Foundation engineering
- Electrical and electronic servicing
- Explosive ordnance engineering
- Guided weapons systems
- Gun systems design
- Extended engineering
- Metals
- Metal finishing
- Acoustical engineering
- Power engineering
- Power systems technology
- Power electronic engineering
- Electromagnetic engineering
- Thermal power
- Model engineering
- Petroleum engineering
- Mathematical engineering
- Electronic engineering
- Solid state devices
- Mechatronics
- Electronic maintenance
- Signal processing
- Microwave engineering
- Electronic systems engineering
- Military electronic systems engineering
- Electronic systems
- Semiconductors
- Industrial electronics
- Electronics technician studies
- Electronic materials
- Sound engineering
- Microelectronic engineering
- Microprocessor engineering
- Microelectronics systems design
- Ocean engineering
- Fluid engineering
- Welding
- Construction services welding
- Naval architecture
- Reliability engineering
- Forensic engineering
- Energy engineering
- Nuclear engineering
- Aerospace engineering
- Control engineering
- Technology
- Technology analysis
- CDT
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
Student Life & City (indicative)
Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
- Nottingham offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
- A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.
What Students Love
- Vibrant nightlife & bars
- Thriving student social scene
- Great café culture
- Parks & green spaces
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
✗ Not offered
Industry work experience
Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)
Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D. Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
- Mechanical engineers work across automotive, aerospace, energy, robotics and consumer products, in roles covering design, testing, manufacturing and R&D.
- Key employers include Rolls-Royce, Dyson, BMW, Siemens and major defence and energy firms.
Top Industries for Graduates
- Business
- Healthcare
- Education
Study Abroad Opportunities
Y
- Y
Costs & Living Expenses
Overall Cost of Living (indicative)
MEDIUM
This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.
Estimated Annual Costs
Monthly Student Budget (indicative)
Cost Overview (indicative)
One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably. A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.
- One of the UK's more affordable student cities — a $1,395/month budget (housing $800, food $305, transport $90) covers everything comfortably.
- A comfortable student lifestyle at costs well below London and the South East.