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Mechanical Engineering (Foundation degree delivered at Belfast Metropolitan College, Millfield campus)
- FdEng
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
The Foundation degree in Mechanical Engineering is a two-year degree offered by Belfast Metropolitan College in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast. Students have the option of either seeking employment when they graduate, or transferring to Stage 2 of the BEng degree in Mechanical Engineering at Queen's, where they can graduate with an Honours degree after a further two years of study. 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.
How to apply
Apply by
29 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:
- H302
- Institution code:
- Q75
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not acceptedA level
CCIncluding A-level Mathematics + one from Physics (preferred), Further Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry or Technology.
A-level General Studies and Critical Thinking are normally excluded from offers. However, the grade achieved may be taken into account when results are published in August and may be used in a tie-break situation.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Successful completion of a relevant Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma (1080 Guided Learning Hours (GLH)), with grades MMP, with Merits required in four specified units, including Engineering Principles and Further Engineering Mathematics. Two other units will be specified at Merit.
Access to HE Diploma
Considertion on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk.
Scottish Higher
Not acceptedPearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
Successful completion of a relevant Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma (180 credits), with grades MMP, with Merits required in four specified units, including Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mathematics for Technicians. Two other units will be specified at Merit.
Scottish Advanced Higher
CCIncluding Advanced Highers in Mathematics + one from Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Considertion on an individual basis. Contact the Admissions and Access Service for further advice at: admissions@qub.ac.uk.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3, H3, H4, H4Including Higher Level Mathematics + one from Physics (preferred|), Biology or Chemistry.
Joint Physics and Chemistry Higher Level is acceptable.
If English and Physics are not offered at Higher Level a minimum of a grade 04 at Ordinary Level is required.
GCSE Mathematics at grade C/4 or better.
Scottish National 5 Mathematics at grade C or better.
In all cases where Physics is not offered at A-level or Scottish Higher/Advanced Higher, applicants must have a minimum of grade C/4 in GCSE Physics/grades CC/44 in Double Award Science (not Applied), or grade C in National 5 Physics.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6167 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6167 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6167 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6167 | Year 1 |
| EU | £16867 | Year 1 |
| International | £16867 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £3167* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £3167* | Year 1 |
* 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
The tuition fees quoted above for NI and ROI are the 2024/25 fees and will be updated when the new fees are known. In addition, all tuition fees will be subject to an annual inflationary increase in each year of the course. Fees quoted relate to a single year of study unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Further information on Fees and Funding can be found at: https://www.qub.ac.uk/Study/Feesandfinance/.
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