Ulster University Foundation Degree in Mechatronic Engineering

Contact Hours per Week

16.75 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Mandatory Additional Study 

Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year

Personal Study

19 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

Work Placement

The Foundation Degree also provides students with an opportunity to undertake work placement during their final year.

GCSE English

• GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Essential Skills Level 2 Literacy

GCSE Maths

• GCSE Mathematics Grade C (or University-approved equivalent)

2 Additional GCSEs

• In addition to Maths and English, two additional GCSEs at Grade C or above are required

UCAS

A minimum of 64 UCAS points including:

• A levels (excluding OCN qualifications) OR
• Level 3 Diploma in Engineering or related subject (Level 3 qualifications, other than BTEC, will be subject to UU approval)

Access Diploma

• Access to Higher Education Diploma with an overall average of 45+%

English Language Requirements for International students:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English

Equivalent qualifications include:

• Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
• Successful completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
• Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
• ESOL Level 2 

Tier 4 Students:

• SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)  

Admissions

• Successful completion of the admissions process
• Prospective students will need to upload a copy of their GCSE Mathematics certificate before conditional offers will be made (this must be the official awarding body certificate – results slips will not suffice).

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions sec APEL Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section

Candidates are assessed using a range of different methods. These include assessments, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies.  This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study.  Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.

Successful completion of this course will enable you to apply for jobs in the engineering industry or alternatively, you would be eligible to apply to related degree programmes where you will normally be able to start at second year of entry.