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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Entry requirements


A level

B,B,C

Grades BBC One subject from Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Double Award Life and Health Sciences, Double Award Science/Applied Science, Engineering or Electronics. Reduced offer: Grades CCC One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.

Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (NI Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 credits at merit (60 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (GB Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent) GCSE Grade C (or above) in English Language (or equivalent).

HNC (BTEC)

D

HNC in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits) for year 1 entry only

HND (BTEC)

M

HND in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject Overall Merit (with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits) HND applications may be considered for Year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of the Ulster University full - time Year 1 course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

25

To include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements This course also requires you to achieve H2 in one of the following: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Engineering or Technology and Design. If Mathematics is not passed at H2, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to one of the subjects above.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in a relevant Engineering subject area with DDM overall award grades to include a Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. OR QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant engineering subject area / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant engineering subject area (2012 Suite) Award profile of DDD; to include a Merit in either Mathematics for Engineering Technicians OR Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, AND a Merit in Mechanical Principles and Applications. OR RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant engineering subject area (2016 suite) Award profile of DMM; to include a Merit in either Mathematics for Engineering Technicians OR Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, AND a Merit in Mechanical Principles and Applications. The following qualifications are acceptable in particular combinations and/or with A-Level(s) - NB Subject requirements must be met as outlined above. BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate, BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Foundation Diploma, BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma. Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence Please contact Admissions (contact details below) for further information about acceptable combinations for entry to this course. The Faculty of Computing and Engineering accept combinations of A Levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate and BTEC National Diploma. For further information on the requirements for this course please contact Faculty admissions staff by T: +44 (0)28 9036 6305 or E: [email protected] . Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,D

To include Mathematics and a science subject. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C

To include minimum of BB in Mathematics and a science subject. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

UCAS Tariff

112-117

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About this course


Course option

4years

Sandwich | 2024

Subjects

Mechanical engineering

Manufacturing engineering

There is no product that exists in the world that has not been engineered – from the smallest computer chips using nanotechnology to the biggest structures, such as bridges and the world’s tallest buildings. All engineering comes down to one thing and that is the need to solve a problem – how can I make it better? How can I make it more useful? Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering concentrates on the design and manufacture of machines, from the smallest parts to large systems, covering industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace and medical. So if you have ever wondered how you can make an F1 racing car go faster or how we can design and build the next generation of space exploration, then mechanical and manufacturing engineering is for you.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,320
per year
International
£16,320
per year
Northern Ireland
£4,750
per year
Republic of Ireland
£4,750
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

Derry~Londonderry

Department:

Magee Campus

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

77%
Mechanical engineering
90%
Manufacturing engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Mechanical engineering

Teaching and learning

72%
Staff make the subject interesting
82%
Staff are good at explaining things
77%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
74%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

86%
Library resources
83%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
72%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

95%
UK students
5%
International students
85%
Male students
15%
Female students
88%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
B

Production and manufacturing engineering

Teaching and learning

95%
Staff make the subject interesting
85%
Staff are good at explaining things
80%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
75%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

95%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
90%
Course specific equipment and facilities
75%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

96%
UK students
4%
International students
85%
Male students
15%
Female students
89%
2:1 or above
25%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
B
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Mechanical engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£23,000
low
Average annual salary
95%
med
Employed or in further education
85%
med
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

74%
Engineering professionals
8%
Science, engineering and production technicians
5%
Quality and regulatory professionals

We're short of engineers in a lot of areas and mechanical engineering is no exception. Mechanical engineers are in demand across multiple industries, with vehicle manufacturing most popular, with roles especially common in design and manufacturing. Other important sectors include aerospace, the oil and gas industry, consultancy and defence. Jobs are all around the country, with London, the Midlands, Scotland and the South East the most likely places for a new mechanical engineer to find work at the moment, and starting salaries are good. Although large employers are much the most likely place to get work, some of the most challenging, cutting edge jobs are with small niche engineering firms, so keep your eyes peeled if you want something a little different. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

Production and manufacturing engineering

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£23,000
low
Average annual salary
98%
high
Employed or in further education

Top job areas of graduates

63%
Engineering professionals
8%
Science, engineering and production technicians
8%
Quality and regulatory professionals

Graduates are in significant demand, so unemployment rates are well below the national graduate average and starting salaries are well above average. Much the most common industries for these graduates are now vehicle manufacture - there are not enough people with these degrees to go round and so the big employers tend to take the lion's share at the moment. But pretty much anywhere there is manufacturing, there are production engineers. Bear in mind that a lot of courses are four years long, and lead to an MEng qualification — this is necessary if you want to become a Chartered Engineer.

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