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Engineering & Science

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Foundation Degree

Start Date: 17th September 2025
Code: YHPB1974A1

Essentials

Duration: 3 Years Part-time
Start date: 17th September 2025
End date: 26th May 2028
Day: Wed Day Release
Time: 09:00-21:00
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

  Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Total Fee
Fee £1235 £1235 £1235 £3705
Reduced Fee £705 £705 £705 £2115

Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 and year 3 may be subject to change.


Course Content

Modules include:

  • Manufacturing Processes
  • Engineering Mathematics
  • Professional Studies, Quality & BIT
  • Engineering Science
  • Mechatronics and Fluid Power
  • Engineering CAD
  • CAD/CAM
  • Mechanical Systems & Materials
  • Industrial PLCs & Robotics
  • Energy & Maintenance Systems
  • Work Based Learning

A Certificate of Higher Education in Engineering is available on successful completion of all Level 4 units.

Gallaher Trust Scholarship  

The Gallaher Trust Scholarship aims to improve educational and employment opportunities for young adults (18+ years) living within the wider Ballymena area (BT42/BT43 and some areas within BT44).  The Gallaher Trust will pay course fees of up to a maximum of two years.  Details including selection criteria and conditions are outlined within the application form.  Completed application forms must be submitted to scholarships@nrc.ac.uk by 23 August. 


Special Features

This course is validated by Ulster University.


Assessment Methods

Each module is assessed by using a range of assessment methods.


Farm Lodge
Ballymena
BT43 7DF
0333 034 8197

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