Skip navigation

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Derry~Londonderry
More about Ulster University

Course options

2026-20272027-2028
Apply

Course summary

There is no product that exists in the world that has not been engineered – from the smallest computer chips using nanotechnology to the biggest structures, such as bridges and the world’s tallest buildings. All engineering comes down to one thing and that is the need to solve a problem – how can I make it better? How can I make it more useful? Mechanical and Manufacturing engineering concentrates on the design and manufacture of machines, from the smallest parts to large systems, covering industries as diverse as automotive, aerospace and medical. So if you have ever wondered how you can make an F1 racing car go faster or how we can design and build the next generation of space exploration, then mechanical and manufacturing engineering is for you.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Derry~Londonderry

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
HH37
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Derry~Londonderry
Campus Code:
M
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU
  • Wales
  • England
  • International
  • Scotland
  • Northern Ireland
  • Republic of Ireland

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
HH37
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Derry~Londonderry
Campus Code:
M

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

A level
BBC

Grades BBC

One subject from Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Double Award Life and Health Sciences, Double Award Science/Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics or Environmental Technology.

Reduced offer: Grades CCC

One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in a relevant Engineering subject area (not Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) with DMM overall award grades to include a Merit in Engineering Principles and Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.

OR

QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in a relevant engineering subject area
with DDD overall. Also requires at least Merit in a unit of Applied or Further Mathematics and in a unit of Mechanical Technology or Mechanical Principles.
.
The following qualifications are acceptable in particular combinations and/or with A-Level(s) -

NB Subject requirements must be met as outlined above.
BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma, BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate,
BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Foundation Diploma,
BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma, BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.

Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence

Please contact Admissions (contact details below) for further information about acceptable combinations for entry to this course.

The Faculty of Computing and Engineering accept combinations of A Levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate and BTEC National Diploma. For further information on the requirements for this course please contact Faculty admissions staff by T: +44 (0)28 9036 6305 or E: compeng@ulster.ac.uk .

Entry equivalences can also be viewed in the online prospectus at http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.

Access to HE Diploma

Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Science/Technology/Engineering Access Course) (NI Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 63% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma.

Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30 credits at merit (60 credit Science/Technology/Engineering Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE English & Maths grade C/4.

Scottish Higher
BBCCC

To include minimum of BB in Mathematics and a science subject. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

Scottish Advanced Higher
CCD

To include Mathematics and a science subject. English and Maths required at Standard Grade 1, 2 or 3.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
25 points

To include 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.

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. Higher Level subjects must include Mathematics with a minimum H5 and a minimum H6 in one of the following - Physics / Chemistry / Physics/Chemistry / Biology / Technology / Engineering / Technology & Design Design & Communication Graphics.
NB APPLICANTS NOT STUDYING HIGHER LEVEL MATHS If an applicant is studying Ordinary Level Maths but has 2 of the other subjects listed at Higher Level we can make an offer for 112 pts with a minimum of a H5 and H6 in the required subjects they are are studying. ('Higher Level subjects must include a minimum H5 and a minimum H6 in two of the following - Physics / Chemistry / Physics/Chemistry / Biology / Technology / Engineering / Technology & Design / Design & Communication Graphics')

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent). GCSE Grade C (or above) in English Language (or equivalent).
GCSE Mathematics Grade B/5 if offering GCE A Level Technology and Design, Design & Technology, Engineering , Electronics, Environmental Technology. NOTE: applicants presenting any of the above and who only have GCSE Maths Grade C, then Double Award Science at BB or above can be taken in conjunction with GCSE to top-up.

HNC (BTEC)
D

HNC in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject.
Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits) for year 1 entry only. GCSE Maths grade C/4.

HND (BTEC)
M

HND in Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject. Overall Merit (with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits). HND applications may be considered for Year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of the Ulster University full - time Year 1 course. GCSE Maths grade C/4.

GCSE Mathematics Grade A or above (or equivalent) if presenting only one or a combination of Design and Technology, Engineering or Electronics as the specified subject/s for this course.

GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above (or equivalent) if presenting another of the specified subjects for the course with or instead of Design and Technology, Engineering or Electronics.

GCSE Grade C (or above) in English Language (or equivalent).
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note that fees for Home and GB for 2026/27 have not yet been set by Department for the Employment in NI and will be subject to an inflationary increase from 2025/26.

Related courses

At Ulster University

Like this page