BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

BEng Mechanical Engineering Sandwich includes up to 12 months of placement with a relevant engineering company, taken between Stages 2 and 3 or Stages 3 and 4. It develops technical and professional skills through laboratory sessions and project-based design work, and the BEng is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 4 years full-time (includes a placement) | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time (with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Mathematics, science and software applied to mechanical engineering, with aerodynamics, structures, materials, manufacturing and design taught using experimental facilities and CAD and analysis software, plus an industrial placement of up to 12 months. IAESTE and Turing exchanges and the Study USA Initiative after Stage 2 are available. Transfer between BEng and MEng may be possible at the end of Stage 2.

Career pathways

Students have gained placements with Airbus UK, Cummins Turbo Technologies, GlaxoSmithKline, Lockheed Martin, Mercedes Benz High Performance Engines, Nacco Materials Handling and Red Bull Technology. The School has links with Spirit AeroSystems, Caterpillar, Sensata, Collins Aerospace, Jaguar Land Rover, Lotus, McLaren F1, Michelin and Rolls Royce.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level: ABB including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Technology and Design or Double Award Life & Health Sciences. Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H3H3H3 or H2H3H3H3H3 including H3 in Higher Level Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. IB: 33 points including 6,5,5 at Higher Level including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry. BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF 180 credits) or National Extended Diploma (RQF 1080 GLH): D*DD with Distinctions in four specified units including Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians, or Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics; must be relevant. Access/Foundation course: 80% in each module including two Level 3 Mathematics and two Level 3 Physics and/or Chemistry modules. Relevant HNC/HND applicants considered individually (HND with good grades may be considered for Stage 2). Graduates: minimum 2:2 provided subject requirements are met. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award is accepted (Distinction* = A, Distinction = B). GCSE English Language grade C/4 required; applicants without A-level Physics need GCSE Physics C/4 or Double Award Science CC/4,4; 5 GCSEs at C/4 including English Language and Mathematics were expected last year. Offers are normally based on 3 A-levels; applicants are not normally interviewed. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year (2027/28). International and EU Other tuition per year; entry year 2027/28 Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 years full-time (includes a placement)

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