Entry Requirements - Mechanical Engineering Minimum Levels

For entry into the National Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical) (all strands), new students are required to achieve one of the following (or equivalent) minimum levels:

  • A minimum total of 32 credits, of which;
    • 8 credits are from standards in the English domain at level 1 or above,
    • 12 credits are from standards in the Mathematics subfield at level 2 or above, and
    • 12 credits are from standards in the Physics domain at level 2 or above.
  • A minimum total of 44 credits, of which;
    • 8 credits are from standards in the English domain at level 1 or above,
    • 12 credits are from standards in the Mathematics subfield at level 2 or above, and
    • 24 credits are from standards at level 2 or above from any of the following
      • subfields: Computing, Mechanical Engineering, English;
      • or domains: Accounting Generic, Design - Graphic Communication, Electronics Technology, Technology - General Education, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Science – Core, Economics, Geography, History.
  • Award of a National Certificate in the Mechanical Engineering subfield at level 4 or above and at least 12 credits from standards in the Mathematics subfield at level 2 or above.
  • Award of a mechanical engineering Trade Certificate and either sixth form certificate mathematics or at least 12 credits from the Mathematics subfield at level 2 or above

The programme requires a standard of English language that will enable students to successfully complete the courses. Students who have not studied at secondary or tertiary level where English is the medium of instruction may be admitted to the programme if they can demonstrate evidence of achieving either:

  • an IELTS score of not less than 5.5 (with no sub-test score lower than 5.0), or
  • a TOEFL score of no less than 550

Special Admissions

Most providers also offer special admissions to students who fall just short of these requirements and can shown additional experience, knowledge, or circumstances. Please contact your preferred provider for advice.