Program Overview

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Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Degree Apprenticeship - BEng (Hons)

Overview

This is the part-time version of the BEng Hons Mechanical and Manufacturing course. Graduates from the programme are equipped to enter a variety of mechanical engineering areas, such as; design and consultancy, materials technology, process engineering and maintenance and particularly manufacturing and project management.

Award

Bachelor of Engineering with Honours

Faculty

Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

School

School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems

Campus

Derry~Londonderry campus

Start date

September 2026

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

We are passionate about sharing with our students the vital role they each have now and as future professionals in promoting a sustainable future for all. We believe that sustainability is not the domain of one discipline or profession. It is the responsibility of all disciplines, professions, organisations and individuals.

Career Opportunities

With this degree you could become:

• Mechanical Design
• Manufacturing engineer
• Materials Engineer

Graduate Employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• Engineering Designers
• Forensic Engineers
• Manufacturing employers

Modules

Year one

• Mathematics for Engineering I
• Design and CAD I

Year two

• Mathematics for Engineering II
• Professional Development
• Introduction to Renewable Energy
• Manufacturing Processes
• Materials & Sustainability
• Statics and Dynamics II
• Manufacturing Technology

Year three

• Circuit Analysis I
• Industry 4.0
• Introduction to Statics and Dynamics
• Design and CAE 2
• Mechanical Science
• Engineering of Control Systems and Signals (optional)

Year four

• Final Year Project
• Design and CAE 3
• Computer Aided Engineering

Standard entry conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

A level

Grades BBB to include ONE from GCE A Level Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Double Award Life and Health Sciences, Double Award Science/Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics or Environmental Technology.

Applied General Qualifications

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (601/7588/6)

with overall award profile of DDM to include Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 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.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Access Diploma NI

Successful completion of Level 3 Access programme in Science/Technology with an overall 65%

PLUS GCSE English Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 or Communication Module (Level 2) in Access programme

PLUS 65% in NICATS Mathematics (level 2) or GCSE Mathematics grade C (or equivalent)

GCSE

GCSE (or equivalent) - Grade C or above in English

GCSE (or equivalent) - Grade B or above in Mathematics

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Fees and funding

Fees - Higher Level Apprenticeships

For the apprentice there's no cost to do a higher level or degree apprenticeship. You'll be paid as an employee of the company you're working for as well as receiving a university education that is paid for by the Department for the Economy.

2026/27 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2026/27 fees will be announced in due course.

Professional Recognition

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

Sustainability at Ulster

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships : Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.