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 th...
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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Belfast
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H1W2
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherAccess to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 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 7890 E: admissionsbt@ulster.ac.uk http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme25 (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. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM 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 Combinations OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the su Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)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 Requirements Higher Level subjects must include at minimum Grade H6 2 from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Technology, Computing, Biology, Physics/Chemistry or Engineering. GCSE/National 4/National 5GCSE Grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent). Scottish Advanced HigherA levelB,B,C 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. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
England, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
EU, International | £17,010 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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