Teesside University undergraduate open day
10 Jan 2026, 09:00
Middlesbrough

Note: Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
Location: This is an award of Teesside University delivered in partnership with Hartlepool College (campus code 5, call 01429 295000) and Redcar and Cleveland College (campus code 6, call 01642 473132).
Course overview: This one year HNC is for you if you'd like to work as a technician/technician engineer in mechanical engineering design, manufacture, maintenance and testing. The course has been developed in consultation with local industry and combines theory and practical work with the focus being on industrial applications. It provides a programme of study over a range of disciplines to help you develop skills to progress your career through employment or further education at degree level.
After the course: This award opens up the possibility of a career in a wide range of engineering disciplines including design, manufacturing, project management and IT. It provides you with the opportunity to seek career development into senior positions in national and international companies. Alternatively, you may seek further study to HND, degree level and beyond.
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
The following entry points are available for this course:
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsDue to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, we are not accepting applications from international students requiring a Student Visa.
You need an appropriate technician or craft qualification at level 3 or similar, and a good standard of literacy and numeracy skills. Eligible qualifications include A levels, BTEC Extended Diplomas/National Diplomas and Access to Higher Education Diplomas. We may also consider substantial work experience in a relevant area.
If you have non-traditional qualifications, or wish to discuss your eligibility, please contact our admissions team.
Due to the course delivery location and visa restrictions, this course is NOT available to international students requiring a Tier 4 visa.
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Details of 2026-27 fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.