MSc Mechanical Engineering with Management Higher Level Apprenticeship at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

This work and study Higher Level Apprenticeship MSc is for engineers who hold a Level 6 degree in engineering or a related discipline, or have relevant sector experience, and want to enhance their skills in mechanical engineering and management. It covers energy and power, manufacture and design with business and management skills, is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and provides a route to Chartered Engineer status.

Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 2 years part-time | Intake: September 2026 (2026/27 entry); 25 part-time places | Study mode: part-time (apprenticeship route) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core modules: Project & Dissertation (60 credits), Business Management and Enterprise, Computer-Aided Engineering, Engineering Systems and Management, Manufacturing Technology, Research and Data Analytics and Sustainable Energy Systems (20 credits each). Apprentices are released from work for one day per week to attend.

Career pathways

Apprentices are already in employment or hold a firm offer of employment from a sector company supporting the application. Industrial advisory board members include Caterpillar, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, Thales, Wrightbus and BAE.

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Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a suitable engineering discipline with substantial Mathematics and engineering content; applicants with key-module performance below 2:2 standard may be considered individually with a minimum of two years' professional experience. Applicants must upload a CV and an employer letter of support confirming support for the application, release from work for one day per week and, for existing employees, that the qualification is needed for a new role. Eligibility for DfE funding: at least the minimum school leaving age in Northern Ireland, eligible to work in Northern Ireland, settled in Northern Ireland and ordinarily resident in the UK for at least three years or holding indefinite leave to enter or remain, and working for a company with a base in Northern Ireland. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 2 years part-time

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