Queen's University Belfast

Mechanical Engineering

Queen's University BelfastBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

The majority of man-made products are mechanical or have mechanical parts, and mechanical engineers are to be found working in virtually every type of industry, on products as diverse as racing cars, jet engines, cruise ships, farm machinery, sports equipment and domestic appliances. Mechanical engineers therefore have very wide career opportunities and are employed because of their scientific knowledge, design expertise, problem-solving skills and business awareness. Mechanical engineers are also at the forefront of sustainable solutions for a better world in the 21st century.

The Foundation degree (FdEng) in Mechanical Engineering is a two-year degree offered by Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) in collaboration with Queen’s University Belfast (QUB). On completion of the Foundation degree, successful students can then choose to enrol at Stage 2 of a BEng Honours degree in either Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering, and graduate after a further two years of study. Alternatively, they can progress directly into full-time employment in the design or mechanical/manufacturing industry.

Key highlights

  • Foundation degree delivered by Belfast Metropolitan College in collaboration with university
  • Progression to Stage 2 of a BEng Honours degree
  • Choice to continue in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
  • Option to enter employment directly in design or manufacturing

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6 — 6.0 IELTS score of 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each test component or an equivalent acceptable qualification, details of which are ava

Scholarships

  • County Antrim Grand Jury Bursary

    Approximately £1500 depending on funding available.

  • Early Confirmation Award

    Funding Amount - £1500

    Up to £1,500

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    This award is £3500 (fee rate 1) for first year of study; £4000 (fee rate 2) for first year of study.

  • INTO Progressors Scholarship

    £1500 reduction in tuition fees for first year of study.

    Up to £1,500

  • LLB Senior Status International Scholarship

    Scholarships Value - £4000

    Up to £4,000

  • Queen's Loyalty Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Queen’s Family Scholarship

    20% reduction on first year gross tuition fees.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Royal Academy of Engineering: Engineering Leaders Scholarship Programme

    Funding Amount: £5000 - £10,000

    Up to £5,000

  • Vice Chancellor’s International Attainment Scholarship - Undergraduate

    50% reduction on full tuition fees paid for all years of a programme, up to a maximum of four years (including advanced entry into Year 2 or Year 3).

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical engineering technician
  • Design technician
  • Manufacturing technician
  • CAD technician
  • Maintenance engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £3,323 (NI/ROI), £6,527 (GB) | International: £19,000

Admission

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