Coleraine,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Placement Year) in Belfast United Kingdom | Ulster University
Ulster University
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Belfast United Kingdom
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Qualification
Undergraduate Masters
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,840
(c. USD21,135.31)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
60 months
Mechanical engineers develop, construct, and evaluate mechanical systems, tackling modern challenges and pioneering future technological advancements. These professionals conceive, plan, and produce diverse products and systems spanning multiple sectors. Whether in automotive, healthcare technology, aviation, sustainable power, material science, or consumer electronics, mechanical engineers contribute throughout the entire product development process. This MEng program equips students for a dynamic and fulfilling career path. The curriculum highlights both solo and collaborative projects, providing practical engagement and comprehensive knowledge of engineering materials, techniques, components, and integrated systems. Students enhance their analytical and presentation abilities with focused training in computer-aided design (CAD) and manufacturing (CAM). These competencies are then utilized to solve authentic engineering challenges across various contexts. Through diverse educational approaches, learners cultivate the cognitive, technical, and interpersonal skills required to meet contemporary industrial and societal demands. Core concepts of Design, Mechanical Systems, Materials, and Production are interwoven throughout the program and expanded upon via team projects, individual assignments, hands-on workshops, digital simulations, and specialized research-driven courses - all preparing students for their industrial placement and subsequent professional journey.
Full-Time
5 year FT degree including placement year
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
A level
ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics.
OR
BBC if presenting A Level Physics in addition to Mathematics
Irish Leaving Certificate
128 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.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum of 27 points to include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and grade 5 in another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
MEng entry is not available directly from an Access course.
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics (or alternative qualification acceptable to the University).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication, will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
ABB to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics.
OR
BBC if presenting A Level Physics in addition to Mathematics
Irish Leaving Certificate
128 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.
International Baccalaureate
Overall profile is minimum of 27 points to include 13 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics and grade 5 in another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.
Access to Higher Education (HE)
MEng entry is not available directly from an Access course.
GCSE
For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language.
GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics (or alternative qualification acceptable to the University).
Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication, will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English.
IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Tuition
GBP
15,840