Engineering - Mechanical Engineering
This 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, data analysis and problem solving, incorporating various computer-based IT engineering applications. Students have access to industry standard design software packages including Solid Works, AutoCAD, Cosmos FEA, and are encouraged to develop their IT skills using software such as Microsoft Office.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
64 UCAS points. Applicants must have at least one of Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Science or Technology at H5 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. Certain BTEC Level 3 Maths units (as instructed on an annual basis from the Faculty) may be acceptable in lieu of OLC Maths: **Level 2 Essential Skills in Communication is acceptable in lieu of OLC English. Relevant Access Course: with an overall mark of at least 45%, including passes in Mathematics and a Science subject. APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry .
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Completion of the Foundation Degree can lead to direct entry to second year of a Honours Degree at university (depending on your overall mark).
Career Prospects
Whether you want to specialise in mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, renewables, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Strand Road Campus
£2,500 per annum (subject to change).
Applications are now open for Higher Education Courses 2024-25. To apply online please see "Application Weblink".
Course Overview
The course offers the opportunity to prepare for a range of technical and management careers in mechanical engineering and manufacture engineering. In addition, the course allows for progression onto the second year of an Honours Degree programme in a related discipline. Whether you want to specialise in mechanical, manufacturing, production, aeronautical, energy supply, renewables, communications or maintenance engineering, there is a wide range of engineering opportunities available in Ireland, the UK and abroad.
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
Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000