Mechatronic Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Mechatronic Engineering is a multidisciplinary field combining electronic, mechanical, computer and control engineering.
Key highlights
- Multidisciplinary study spanning electronic, mechanical, computer and control engineering
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — to include To include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science. *Desirable Subject Offer - GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade C or B You will normally be in full-time employment in an engineering capacity regarded as satisfying the industrial training requirements of the equivalent full-time programme. You will be required to satisfy the Course Committee that you have the support of your employer for release to attend the courses. Although consideration can be given to previous experiential learning, the entry criteria for the part-time programme is in line with the equivalent full-time Mechatronic Engineering course
- BTEC — Engineering/Manufacturing Engineering/Electrical & Electronic Engineering (Not Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) To include a Merit in a unit of Engineering Principles and a Merit in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 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. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher level subjects must include Mathematics at minimum Grade H5 and one other HL subject at minimum Grade H6 from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology or Engineering, Technology and Design
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course; NI Access Course - In Engineering/Science/Technology Access/Maths & Physics/Biomedical Science. 63% in Level 2 Maths if applicant doesn't have at least GCSE Maths grade C/4. GB Access to HE Diploma - In Engineering/Science/Technology. GCSE Maths & English at least grade C/4
- HNC / HND — Year 1 Entry - Electrical, Electronic, Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering subject, (plus Aeronautical Engineering; Year 1 Entry - Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering subject; Year 2 Entry - Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering subject
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Mechatronic Engineer
- Robotics Engineer
- Control Systems Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Embedded Systems Engineer
- Electromechanical Design Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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