Mechatronic Engineering Beng (Hon)

Course Overview - Mechatronic Engineering Beng (Hon)

Mechatronics unites the principles of mechanics, electronics, and computing to develop simpler, more economical and reliable systems.

This BEng Hons course has been designed with employers to prepare students for a wide range of industrial electronic and mechanical roles.

Using a connected programme of study, which will allow you to build on the knowledge you gain in each semester, this degree will prepare you to become a well-rounded engineer equipped for a wide range of roles within industry.

Course Information

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Study Mode

Sandwich

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

21/09/2026

Campus

Belfast

Course Address
York Street
Belfast
BT15 1ED

Application Details

Course Code

H730

Institution Code

U20

Points of Entry

Year 1

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C,C

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

Access to HE Diploma

D:15,M:30

In Engineering/Science/Technology/Maths & Physics/Biomedical Science. For Ulster University validated Access courses, in the same subjects, the pass mark is 63% overall and 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 Programme

25

To include points 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and another Higher Level 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

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Award profile of DMM to include a Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (RQF) (601/7589/8) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RQF) (601/7587/4) 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 must include a Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7580/1) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (RQF) (601/7582/5) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RQF) (601/7579/5) Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate must include Merit in Engineering Principles. Pearson BTEC Level 3 Nati

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 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher Level subjects must include Mathematics at minimum Grade H5 and one other HL subject at minimum Grade H6 from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Engineering or Technology and Design.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

If offering GCE A Level Technology and Design, Design & Technology, Engineering or Electronics must have GCSE Mathematics at Grade A (or equivalent) and GCSE English Language Grade C (or equivalent) otherwise GCSE grade C in Mathematics (or equivalent) if

Scottish Advanced Higher

C,C,D

To include Mathematics and a science subject.

A level

B,B,C

To include Grade B in one from GCE A Level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering, Electronics or double award Science/Applied Science. Applicants presenting Maths, Further Maths or Physics will receive a one grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. This subject can be achieved at grade C or B. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.

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Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland £4,750
England, Scotland, Wales £9,250
EU, International £17,010

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