About this course
Ulster University offers BEng (Hons) Mechatronic Engineering (Placement Year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon) programme in Engineering. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level BBC to include Grade B in one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology, Engineering, Electronics or Double Award Science/Applied Science. or BCC to include one from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented. Irish Leaving Certificate 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 and one from Physics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Biology, Technology, Engineering or Technology and Design. International Baccalaureate Overall profile is a minimum of 25 points to include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile. Access to Higher Education (HE) Overall profile of 63% and 63% in NICATS Mathematics module (Level 2) in an Engineering/Science/Technology (120 credit Access course) (NI Access Course). Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit in an Engineering/Science/Technology (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course). GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in Mathematics is also required. Alternative Mathematics qualifications acceptable to the University will be considered for the Mathematics requirement. GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language. GCSE pass Grade A/7 in Mathematics (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) if offering GCE A-Level Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering or Electronics otherwise GCSE pass Grade C/4 in Mathematics (or an alternative Mathematics qualification acceptable to the University) is required. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
