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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA 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
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£4,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£16,320 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£16,320 per year
Students from International
£16320 Per year
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