Mechanical Engineering (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship)

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

UK Requirements

UK - 56 UCAS points; Applicants must have Level 3 passes in at least one of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology (or equivalent), and a minimum Grade C/4 in GCSE Mathematics* and English (or University-approved equivalent**).*Certain BTEC Level 3 Maths units (as instructed on an annual basis from the Faculty) may be acceptable in lieu of GCSE Maths:**Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is currently acceptable in lieu of GCSE English.Relevant Access Course: with an overall mark of at least 41%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject.ILC - 56 UCAS points; Applicants must have at least one of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology at C3 Higher level and 4 OLCs (Grade 04 or above) Maths and English at Grade H6 or above (Higher Level) or Grade O4 or above (Ordinary Level) if not sitting at Higher Level is also required.As with all Higher Engineering courses, students require a good standard of mathematics and applied mathematics. APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry

Further Study

Careers in engineering are popular due to their prestige, positive job outlook and the higher than average salary. Successful completion of the Foundation Degree with appropriate grades enables progression to Year 2 BEng Hons degree pathway of related degree in Ulster University; similar degrees at other universities, or employment opportunities in this field.