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University degree

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
part-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

This programme in Mechanical Engineering Technology is offered by Whitefield Academy Trust. Refer to the official course page for full curriculum, admission requirements, and application details.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
65% got in with other higher education. The rest came in a mix of ways:
other higher education65%
A-levels25%
another degree10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
87%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
Β£44,000
3 years on
Β£56,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations5%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled50%
Secretarial and related occupations5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
87%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching96%
Assessment & feedback86%
Academic support75%
Well organised86%
Learning resources88%
Student community88%
In students' own words
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Highly recommend
Coming here has changed how I think. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On the city β€” local cost of livin…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Exceeded expectations
The course has exceeded my expectations. The best part: the opportunity to do independent research in the final year is a highlight. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city β€” local cost of liv…
Class of 2023 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Whitefield Academy Trust's own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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