BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Degree Apprenticeship at Ulster University

Programme overview

A part-time BEng (Hons) Degree Apprenticeship in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, completed alongside paid permanent employment. It is funded by the Department for the Economy so apprentices pay no tuition fees.

Duration: 4 years part-time (first year accelerated to about four days per week; years two to four about one day per week) | Study mode: part-time (degree apprenticeship) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year three includes Mechanical Science III and year four includes the Engineering Design major project. Each semester has twelve teaching weeks, a study week and two examination weeks.

Career pathways

Job prospects in a wide range of engineering industries are described as excellent, with most graduates employed within six months. First or upper second class graduates satisfy requirements for postgraduate research posts and scholarships.

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Entry requirements

Apprentices must be school leavers aged 16 or over, newly employed (under 6 months) or about to start permanent employment of at least 21 hours per week, hold the minimum academic entry qualifications, pass any sector entry tests and have the right to live and work in the UK. Applicants with an existing degree may take part if the course is at a higher level or unrelated; self-employed applicants cannot participate. GCSE English Language grade C/4 or above and GCSE Mathematics grade B/5 or above (Essential Skills Application of Number is not accepted). A-level subject list includes Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Double Award Life and Health Sciences or Environmental Technology; candidates studying Maths, Further Maths or Physics at A-level receive an offer of BCC. Entry above Year 1 may be considered with evidence of prior study.

Duration: 4 years part-time (first year accelerated to about four days per week; years two to four about one d

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