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Engineering - Mechatronic Engineering

South Eastern Regional College - Lisburn

Course code
P10706
Level
Award
Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5
Classification
Awarding body
Ulster University
Duration
2 years full-time. Contact Hours per Week 15 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. This programme is based on a hybrid learning model with a focus on face-to-face delivery.

Programme summary

The course provides opportunities to study a diverse range of subjects which will introduce core skills required by the engineers of the future, whilst achieving a Level 5 nationally recognised, vocationally specific qualification. This programme is a Foundation Degree validated by Ulster University.

Entry requirements

General Entry Requirements The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme. Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application. You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment. Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process. GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements

  • GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills- Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. AND
  • GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. AND
  • Passes in 4 different subjects (can include English Language and Mathematics and as above), with 1 at GCE Advanced (A) level (grades A-E), and 3 at GCSE level (grades A*-C/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. Course Entry Requirements A minimum of 64 UCAS Tariff points including:
  • GCE A level (A2): Typical grade profile CC, to include 1 from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Environmental Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science. OR
  • RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Engineering with overall award profile MPP or Diploma in Engineering with overall award profile MM OR
  • Access to HE Diploma (NI): 45% overall in an Engineering Access course and 45% in level 2 Access Mathematics. OR
  • An equivalent in an approved alternative qualification. Accreditation of Prior Learning Alternatively, you can provide evidence of your ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process, either through Accredited Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or Accredited Prior Experiential Learning (APEL). Further details on APL can be found in the HE Admissions Process section of our website and the HE Accreditation of Prior Learning SOP.

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