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Applications for admission to full-time undergraduate courses at Queen’s should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/...

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Applications for admission to full-time undergraduate courses at Queen’s should normally be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Full information can be obtained from the UCAS website at: www.ucas.com/apply.

When to Apply

UCAS will start processing applications for entry in Autumn 2017 from 1 September 2016.

The normal closing date for the receipt of applications is 15 January 2017.

Applicants are advised to apply as early as is consistent with having made a careful and considered choice of institutions and courses.

Earlier applicants normally receive decisions more quickly, however, UCAS accepts that some applicants, especially those from outside the UK, may find this difficult. Late applications are, in practice, accepted by UCAS throughout the remainder of the application cycle, but you should understand that they are considered by institutions at their discretion, and there can be no guarantee that they will be given the same full level of consideration as applications received by the advisory closing date.

Take care to enter the details of the institutions and courses clearly and correctly on the application. For Queen's, the institution code name is QBELF and the institution code is Q75. These should be entered in the Choices section of your UCAS application. A Campus Code is not required.

Queen’s University Belfast Terms and Conditions 2017 Entry
The terms and conditions that apply when you accept an offer of a place at the University on a taught programme of study.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/TermsandConditions/

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Selection Criteria

In addition to the entrance requirements below, it is essential that you read the How We Choose Our Students pdf prior to submitting your UCAS application.

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Selection Criteria

In addition to the entrance requirements below, it is essential that you read the How We Choose Our Students pdf prior to submitting your UCAS application.

Entrance Requirements

A-level: CC including Mathematics and one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technology and Design.

BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits) in a relevant discipline, with a Merit or above in at least half of the units taken (relevant units will be specified) and Passes in the remaining units, plus GCSE English Language and Mathematics at grade C or above.

Note: applicants not offering Physics at A-level should have a minimum of a grade C in GCSE Physics or grades CC in Double Award Science.

Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H4H4 including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. NB: a minimum of 5 subjects will be required in the Irish Leaving Certificate, at least 4 of which should be at Higher Level.

Relevant Access Course: with an average mark of at least 55%, including passes in Mathematics and relevant Science units (Level 3).

Applicants with other qualifications, such as a BTEC Diploma (12 units), a HNC or AVCEs, will be considered on their individual merits.

Those with industrial experience returning to education after a break may be considered, subject to 'Recognition of Prior Learning' requirements.

International Students

For information on international qualification equivalents, please click on Your Country in the International Students website.

If you are an international student and you do not meet the entrance requirements, you should consider a preparation course at INTO Queen's University Belfast, which will prepare you for successful study on these degree courses. INTO at Queen's is based on the University campus and offers a range of courses including the International Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering or the International Foundation in Engineering and Science.

For students whose first language is not English

An IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are available at: http://go.qub.ac.uk/EnglishLanguageReqs

If you need to improve your English language skills before you enter this course, our partner INTO Queen's University Belfast offers a range of English language courses. These intensive and flexible courses are designed to improve your English ability to entry to this degree. Please click the links below for more information:
•English for University Study - an intensive English language and study skills course for successful university study at degree level
•Pre-sessional English - a short intensive academic English course for students starting a degree programme at Queen's University Belfast and who need to improve their English

Expand+Overview

The majority of man-made products are mechanical or have mechanical parts, and mechanical engineers are to be found working in virtually every type of industry, on products as diverse as racing cars, jet engines, cruise ships, farm mach...

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The majority of man-made products are mechanical or have mechanical parts, and mechanical engineers are to be found working in virtually every type of industry, on products as diverse as racing cars, jet engines, cruise ships, farm machinery, sports equipment and domestic appliances. Mechanical engineers therefore have very wide career opportunities and are employed because of their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness.

The Foundation degree (FdEng) in Mechanical Engineering is a two-year degree offered by Belfast Metropolitan College in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast. Successful students can either enter at Stage 2 of the BEng Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or Product Design Engineering at Queen's where they can graduate with an Honours degree after a further two years of study, or they can progress into full-time employment in the design or mechanical/manufacturing industry.

Why Queen's?

Progression: the Foundation degree is designed to provide access to Queen's University for students who would not otherwise have the opportunity to enrol on the BEng Honours degree, and places are available to applicants with a wide range of qualifications.

Access to University facilities: while Belfast Metropolitan College is responsible for delivering the degree, Foundation students are enrolled as students in both the College and the University and have all the main entitlements and access to the University's facilities as other undergraduate students at Queen's.

Expand+Course Content (including module information)

This Foundation degree, which takes two years to complete, starts with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and a grounding in the mathematical skills needed by graduate engineers. Scientific...

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This Foundation degree, which takes two years to complete, starts with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline and a grounding in the mathematical skills needed by graduate engineers. Scientific topics on which modern engineering are based are also covered, and there is an emphasis on both engineering practice and its real-world application. Design plays a prominent part in the degree, and students are taught how to interpret technical drawings and how to use professional CAD facilities.

A significant part of the curriculum is delivered through active learning, where students work on assignments and projects, both individually and in teams, and this is supported by the College's excellent workshops and laboratories. In addition, students will undertake a period of relevant industrial work placement which will assist in developing a sound understanding of the practical applications of some of the theoretical content. This forms a significant portion of the assessment and will be completed in the first semester of Year 2.

Expand+Career Prospects

Students who seek employment after graduating with Foundation Degrees will have acquired practical and theoretical knowledge and a wide range of skills. Students will also have had the benefit of working in various roles within a ...

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Students who seek employment after graduating with Foundation Degrees will have acquired practical and theoretical knowledge and a wide range of skills. Students will also have had the benefit of working in various roles within a company, and undertaking a major industrially-relevant project. As a result, graduates will be in an excellent position to pursue careers in many of the areas where Mechanical Engineers are employed.

Further study by articulation to Year 2 of the BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at Queen's will broaden students' options in terms of employment and create the opportunity to gain postgraduate qualifications.