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University degree

Mechanical Engineering Technology

Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 42% 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
<48 pts5%
48-63 pts15%
64-79 pts15%
80-95 pts15%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts10%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts5%
160-175 pts5%
How they qualified
60% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels60%
other higher education30%
another degree10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
70%
In work or further study after
58%
Continue past first year
78%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£30,000
After 15 months
£31,500
3 years on
£40,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Skilled trades occupations15%
Engineering professionalsHighly skilled30%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Sales occupations10%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Process, plant and machine operatives10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
78%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback78%
Academic support80%
Well organised90%
Learning resources76%
Student community75%
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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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