Technology with Design BSc (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Belfast

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Belfast

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SEP-25

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4 Years

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This four-year honours degree course provides you with the opportunity to study technology in the context of design for the marketplace. It provides the skills, technical know-how and market awareness you need to apply creativity to the pursuit of innovation.This course will appeal to students interested in engineering, technology and product design and development. Combining design and engineering skills, you will learn how to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into ...Read more

This four-year honours degree course provides you with the opportunity to study technology in the context of design for the marketplace. It provides the skills, technical know-how and market awareness you need to apply creativity to the pursuit of innovation.This course will appeal to students interested in engineering, technology and product design and development. Combining design and engineering skills, you will learn how to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into manufacturing reality.Teamwork is at the core of engineering and design and this course promotes an integrated approach to product development. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to have a direct and positive influence on the way industry operates.The course is delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Belfast School of Art. The third year of the course consists of a compulsory placement.It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
24th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
91%
Engineering (Non-Specific)
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Engineering (Non-Specific) graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Engineering (Non-Specific) graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
M
Molly
06 Mar 25

The library is great and has lots of brilliant resources, however there is a lack of seating for actual studying. The staff have been nothing but lovely and if I've needed IT..Read more

H
Huiying
25 Jan 24

The school has a wealth of teaching resources, the library is a good place to study, but the school on Sunday access to certain restrictions, and there is no playground, no free..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

To include one Grade B from GCE A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering or Double Award Science/Applied Science.Applicants presenting GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physic will a one grade reduction at the time of offer e.g. BCC. These subjects can be achieved at grade B or C.

To include minimum of BB in Mathematics and a science subject.

To include Mathematics and a science subject.

Must be in Science/Technology. For Ulster University validated Access courses an overall Mark of 63% is required and 63% in NICATS Mathematics (Level 2). Equivalent Mathematics qualifications considered for the Mathematics requirement.Other Access courses considered individually, please contact admissions staff:T: +44 (0)28 9536 7890E: admissionsbt@ulster.ac.ukhttp://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.

(12 at higher level) to include minimum grade 5 in HL Maths and another HL science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 and Mathematics at H5 if studied at Higher Level or English at O4 and Mathematics at O3 if studied at Ordinary level.Course Specific Subject RequirementsHigher Level subjects must include at minimum Grade H6 2 from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Technology, Computing, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Engineering.

Essential Subjects:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (RQF) (603/0861/8)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (RQF) (601/7590/4)We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. Essential Subjects:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7580/1)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment (RQF) (603/0864/3)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (RQF) (601/7583/7)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering (RQF) (601/7584/9)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Construction and the Built Environment (RQF) (603/0862/X)The BTEC qualification must be in an Engineering or Construction subject area and/or the A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (see A Level section).OCR/Cambridge Technical CombinationsOCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section).To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Popular A-level subjects

Engineering (Non-Specific)

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
35%
Biology
34%
Information & Communication technology
27%
Technology & Design
25%
Product Design
22%
HESA
Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
55%
Information & Communication technology
30%
Product Design
21%
Technology & Design
16%
Business Studies
15%
HESA

Tuition fees

Students living in

England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£4,750 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,320 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,320 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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M
Molly
06 Mar 25
Technology with Design BSc (Hons)
The library is great and has lots of brilliant resources, however there is a lack of seating for actual studying. The staff have been nothing but lovely and if I've needed IT...
Read more
H
Huiying
25 Jan 24
Technology with Design BSc (Hons)
The school has a wealth of teaching resources, the library is a good place to study, but the school on Sunday access to certain restrictions, and there is no playground, no free...
Read more
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