PgCert Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

The PgCert in Mechanical Engineering augments undergraduate education with advanced scientific knowledge and practical capabilities, focused on industrially relevant engineering challenges. It was developed with industry to build the postgraduate skills needed for a transition to industry or a research role.

Department: School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering | Duration: 1 year part-time | Intake: September 2026 (2026/27 entry; applications ideally by 30 June 2026) | Study mode: part-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Three core 20-credit modules: Computer-Aided Engineering, Manufacturing Technology and Sustainable Energy Systems. The course uses active, collaborative, problem-based learning with small classes and external lecturers from industrial partners.

Career pathways

Industrial advisory board members include Caterpillar, Spirit AeroSystems, Collins Aerospace, Thales, Wrightbus and Rolls Royce, and teaching connects with aerospace, turbomachinery, automotive, consumer materials and biomedical devices industries.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Normally a 2:2 Honours degree or equivalent in a suitable engineering discipline with substantial Mathematics and engineering content. Applicants with a 2:2 in a suitable engineering discipline but key-module performance below 2:2 standard may be considered individually with a minimum of two years' professional experience. A 2:1 Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics is also considered; non-standard qualifications considered individually. A deposit is required to secure a place. International applicants: IELTS 6.5 with no component below 5.5 (taken within the last 2 years), or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 2,567 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland (ROI students eligible for NI fees) tuition per year Source

International applicants: GBP 9,200 a year (2026/27). International and EU Other tuition per year Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 1 year part-time

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