Mechanical Engineering (UU) (Level 5 Ulster University Foundation Degree)
UU
Engineering
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Start Date11 Sept 2023
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Study ModePart-Time
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Duration30 Weeks
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CampusStrand Road
Important Message
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.
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road

Awarding Body
Course Modules
- Mathematics for Engineering
- Mechanical Science
- Business Management & Improvement Techniques
- Parametric CAD with Engineering Design
- Strength of Materials
- Work Based Learning
- Graphical Communication & CAD
- Engineering Materials
- Electrical & Electronic Principles
- Engineering Mechanics
- Heat Transfer
Entry Requirements
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 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 entryAdditional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
No
Access NI Check
No
Attendance at Information Session
No
Additional Information
This 3 year, part time course, is a combination of mechanical engineering principles and design, and manufacturing processes and systems. The course allows for a wide range of practical activities and opportunities for team working, incorporating various computer-based IT engineering applications. Whether you want to specialise in mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, electronics, electrical, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad. Students have access to industry standard design, manufacture and control software packages including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Cosmos FEA and are encouraged to develop their IT skills using software such as Microsoft Office.
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