Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Foundation Degree
Start Date: 18th September 2024
Code: YHPB1974A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Ballymena
- Course Information
- Applications are due to open in December for September 2025.
Essentials
Duration: 3 Years Part-time
Start date: 18th September 2024
End date: 9th June 2027
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 | £1230 | £1230 | £1230 | £3690 |
| Reduced Fee | £700 | £700 | £700 | £2100 |
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.
Course Update
Please note from September 2025, all Ballymena courses are planned to move to the new Ballymena campus at Farm Lodge.
- A minimum of 56 UCAS tariff points comprising a pass grade in at least one STEM subject at Advanced GCE or AS GCE level. Candidates must have studied Maths or Physics to at least Level 3.
- BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (MPP) in an Engineering Programme.
- BTEC Level 3 Diploma (MM) in an Engineering Programme.
- A qualification or set of qualifications considered by Ulster University to be equivalent to one of the above.
- GCSE English minimum Grade C or approved equivalent.
- GCSE Maths minimum Grade C or approved equivalent.
Where applicants wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions by 12th August, as an APEL application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the date stated.
Where applicants do not meet the necessary entry requirements, students may be directed to study an appropriate BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering.
Applicants do not need to be in relevant employment.
Students successfully completing the course will be suitable for full-time employment and/or progression to full-time and part-time degree in related disciplines. Foundation Degree students with appropriate grades will be eligible for exemption from the first year of related degree programmes at the University of Ulster.