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## A Level Offer / Irish Leaving Certificate Offer

A Level and Irish Leaving Certificate Offers

A Level Offer | Irish Leaving Offer

AAA | 144 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.

AAB | 136 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.

ABB | 128 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.

BBB | 120 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.

BBC | 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.

BCC | 104 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.

CCC | 96 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.

CCD | 88 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.

Please note that for some courses, there are additional competency standards that need to be met. Full details will be included on the entry section of the course page.

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Leaving Cert Higher

For students from the Republic of Ireland.

Leaving Cert Higher UCAS Points

Grade | UCAS Points

H1 | 32

H2 | 30

H3 | 24

H4 | 18

H5 | 12

Leaving Cert Ordinary

Leaving Cert Ordinary UCAS Points

O1 | 12

O2 | 10

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# Engineering Management MEng (Hons)

Undergraduate Full-time UCAS Code: H712 2027/28

Engineering expertise with business acumen.

## If you're from the UK or Ireland

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## If you're an International Applicant

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UCAS Code

Qualification Type(s)

Master of Engineering with Honours

Location

Start Date

September 2027

Study Mode

Full-time

Professional Recognition

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Overview

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Careers and Opportunities

Fees and Funding

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## Overview

MEng Hons Engineering Management is a five-year, fully CEng accredited, engineering course that is designed to equip you with a valuable blend of engineering and business skills. You will study a wide range of subjects that explore topics such as engineering technology and materials, manufacturing systems and processes, new product design and mechanical engineering, as well as studies in business and management.

MEng Engineering Management graduates work in a wide range of companies and positions, managing the introduction of advanced technologies and production systems, innovative design methods and products, and leading the way in how our planet's scarce, valuable resources are best used.

The course develops your skills in analysis, problem solving and design, as well as valuable professional skills in communication, teamwork, and project management. The course includes a year-long paid industrial placement during your third year. This allows you to experience and participate in real-life engineering projects and learn how theory relates to practice. Successful completion of the placement leads to the award of the Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) upon graduation.

There are options throughout the course to study subjects of particular interest to you or your career aspirations.

Graduates from this course are in very high demand not only in the manufacturing industry but are also employed in utilities, transportation, primary industries, consultancy and business.

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## About this course

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Teaching

This MEng Engineering Management course has been designed to produce professional engineers who have the engineering and business expertise to lead engineering developments through innovation, creativity and management of change. Compared with the BEng, this course deepens and broadens your studies in the subject area.

It aims to develop the right blend of engineering and business skills that will enable you to effectively implement new technologies and production systems, enhance design methods and products, and lead the introduction of new engineering management methods. There are excellent job opportunities for graduates with these skills.

The course brings together the major themes of manufacturing systems and technology, product design and innovation, industrial processes and materials technology, with business and management studies.

Year 1 introduces you to the fundamental skills and knowledge that underpin the core themes of the course. Studies include manufacturing processes, design and CAD, materials, mathematics, engineering science, and management and marketing. You develop practical engineering IT skills and gain hands-on workshop and laboratory experience. Projects help you practise and improve professional skills such as project management, communications, problem-solving, and creativity.

A teamwork project allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the role of the engineer in a global context, taking account of ethical, cultural and sustainability issues.

Your year 2 studies include manufacturing systems and materials, product design and CAD, quality, operations management and business financial decision making. You also have the flexibility of selecting an optional engineering or business module, depending on your interests. Throughout the year, there is an increased emphasis on the latest digital manufacturing and the role of information technology in manufacturing and design. Visits to local industry provide an insight into real-world manufacturing.

Individual and team assignments help you develop your professional skills in areas such as teamwork, project management and communications.

In the third year, you undertake a period of industrial placement for the Diploma in Professional Practice. You can read more about the many exciting opportunities in the Work Placement/Study Abroad section.

In addition to the continuing development of the engineering, design and management themes, there are opportunities in the fourth year for you to develop your interests by selecting from a range of optional modules that include environmental engineering, nanotechnology and programming. Individual and team activities with other students provide opportunities for you to work on projects that apply your knowledge.

These help develop your problem-solving skills, gain practical experience in innovation and design, and enhance your technical and professional skills.

Subjects in Year 5 deepen and broaden your studies in manufacturing, design and innovation, and management. You also undertake a major individual dissertation that may be industry-sourced or research-linked.

Details of the modules studied may be found in the section on modular structure.

This course is currently in the process of renewing its Professional Body Accreditation. It is possible that there will be some changes to the course as described.

### Associate awards

Diploma in Professional Practice DPP

Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI

Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS

### Attendance

Duration:5 years (including placement year).

Typically 18-20 timetabled hours per week, normally between 09.15 am and 5.15 pm.

### Start dates

* September 2027

### Teaching, Learning and Assessment

The course employs a range of teaching methods, the principal ones being lectures, tutorials and seminars. A significant number of modules, especially in years 1 and 2, also have laboratory-based practical classes, workshops and demonstrations. Other methods used include group and individual project activities, industrial visits and case studies.

Learning is supported by access to extensive general and subject-specific IT facilities, including computer-aided design, simulation and independent learning packages.

A combination of continuous assessment and formal examination is employed in most modules. Continuous assessment includes individual and group project work, class tests, design activities, library and laboratory-based assignments, and oral presentations. Some modules across all years use continuous assessment only.

## Academic Delivery and Award Information

The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.

Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:

* the relevant generic national Qualification Descriptor

* the applicable Subject Benchmark Statement

* the requirements of any professional, regulatory, statutory and accrediting bodies.

Attendance and Independent Study

As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable.

For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.

Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20).

The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course.

Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.

#### Advanced Manufacturing Systems

This module provides a concise review of modern manufacturing, time compression methodologies and current manufacturing systems - their specification, implementation and development. The flow of data within a product lifecycle is analysed from design through to manufacture and the effective utilisation of advanced manufacturing technology addressed.

#### Frontiers of Engineering and Technology

This module is optional

This research-led module introduces students to cutting-edge engineering innovations, focusing on Quantum Communications, AI/ML, Digital Twin, and Sustainability Engineering. By conducting a thorough study of these topics, students will explore how these technologies drive progress across various engineering fields. The module emphasizes critical analysis, complex problem-solving, and sustainability, preparing students for leadership roles in engineering innovation.

#### Quality Improvement

This module considers modern approaches to Quality Improvement. The context of product or service is set for the interpretation of Quality from different perspectives. The Quality topics are considered under the themes of definition, measurement, actions, improvement and control. Modern and traditional management approaches are evaluated and techniques appropriate to product or service characteristics and organisation performance are considered.

#### Advanced Polymer Engineering

At the end of the module the student should be able to critically appraise alternative thermoplastic conversion and fabrication processing routes. Through analysis of processing behaviour, they should be capable of developing appropriate strategy for selection of conversion routes for a range of representative material systems and applications in terms of total economics and quality enhancement.

#### Composite Engineering

At the end of the module the student should have acquired a high level of competence the many facets of composite materials and their processing methods leading to an active role as a member of a Production Management or Research team.

The student should have the ability to select between competing 'composite' technologies for specific applications and hence be in a position to devise conversion systems and associated quality assurance procedures, having regard to maximising cost effectiveness and product reliability.

### Optional Modules

Optional modules are reviewed on a Programme each year and we may change the options available to you, to reflect our staff expertise, changes in Programme requirements or to reflect feedback that we have received from other Students, employers or other interested parties.

If your Programme contains optional modules, you will be provided with a list of these in good time so that you can choose the options right for you each year. Sometimes, we may not be able to run a particular optional module because not enough Students sign up for it or because a member of staff is not available to teach a module.

Where this may be the case, we will let you know when you are provided with your option choices, and you will be able to choose an alternative if one of your selected modules does not run.

International applicants

UK and Republic of Ireland applicants

## Standard Entry Conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements .

The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.

### A Level Grades

### A Level Subject Requirements

To include Mathematics and one from GCE A Level Physics, Chemistry, Technology & Design, Design & Technology,  Engineering or Electronics.

*Desirable Subject Offer - GCE A Level Physics.Applicants presenting A Level Physics will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BBB.

### Applied General Award Profile

### Accepted BTEC/OCR Qualifications

in Engineering to include a Distinction in Engineering Principles, a Distinction in Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and a Distinction in Further Engineering Mathematics.

### Irish Leaving Certificate

128 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)

### Irish Leaving Certificate - Additional Requirements

To include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Higher level subjects must include Mathematics at H5 and a Science subject at H6.

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### GCSE

GCSE English Language Grade C and Mathematics  C, 4 (or equivalent).

NOTE: All applicants presenting BTECs as the subject require Distinction in all relevant Maths modules.

### Exemptions and Transferability

The majority of students enter this programme in year 1 at Level 4. However, applicants who provide evidence of previous relevant successful study may be considered for entry to Level 5 of the programme. Exceptionally applicants may be considered for entry at Level 6. Transfer will normally be admitted with exemptions depending on prior accredited knowledge.

### Exemptions and Transferability Further

Applicants who have successfully completed studies equivalent in content and level to the Year 1 modules are considered for direct entry into Year 2.

Students on the linked BEng Hons course who demonstrate exceptional performance have the opportunity to transfer to the MEng at the end of Year 2.

Students on the MEng Hons course failing to attain an overall weighted average of 60% or greater at the end the second year will be transferred to the BEng Hons course.

## International Entry Requirements

We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.

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### A Level Equivalent

Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.

Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.

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In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:

### English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test .

### Verification of qualifications using Qualification Check

Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.

If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.

If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.

If you have any questions related to entry requirements, please get in touch

internationaladmissions@ulster.ac.uk

## Careers and Opportunities

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Employability

### Graduate employers

Graduates from this course are now working for:

* Airbus UK

* BAE Systems

* Coca-Cola

* Medtronic

* Seagate Technology

* Survitec Group

With this degree you could become:

* Design Engineer

* Engineering Manager

* Lecturer - PhD Research

* Manufacturing Engineer

* Operations Manager

* Quality engineer

* Project Management

Career opportunities for Engineering Management graduates are available in a wide range of industrial sectors such as aerospace, automotive, biomedical, consumer & industrial goods, electronics and semiconductors, heavy machinery, mining and oil, food and drink, and in service sectors such as logistics, transportation and consultancy.

They include manufacturing system design and operation, lean engineering, product design and development, CADCAM, the introduction of new technology, mechanical engineering, process and methods engineering, production and materials management, industrial engineering, quality engineering, customer liaison engineering and research, as well as opportunities in business analysis, technical marketing and project management in diverse areas of engineering.

Some graduates have also chosen to pursue careers in general business management or finance. Depending on the level of attainment, graduates may proceed to appropriate postgraduate courses or research.

### Work placement / study abroad

In Year 3 of the course you undertake your industrial placement. This is a paid placement with many exciting opportunities in world-class organisations, both locally and further afield. While on placement you experience and participate in real-life engineering, you learn how theory relates to practice and you develop valuable employability skills. Satisfactory completion of the industrial placement year leads to the award of the Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) upon graduation.

Alternatively, you may undertake a year's study abroad for the award of the Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS).

For students seeking to complete a Diploma in Professional Practice, Diploma in International Academic Studies or Diploma in Professional Practice International, it is the student’s responsibility to secure the relevant placement or study opportunity. We are on hand to support you throughout the process, including helping you prepare for interviews and the working or study environment.

## Professional Recognition

Accreditations reflect the excellence of our teaching, research, and knowledge exchange and ensure our programmes realise the highest expectations. By studying at Ulster University you’ll gain insight and be at the forefront of current industry practices, while our many accredited degree programmes open doors to the world’s top professional organisations, making you more attractive to future employers and giving you a competitive edge in the job market.

#### Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET)

Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

#### Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.

## Fees and Funding

### 2027/28 Fees

Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.

See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.

### Scholarships, awards and prizes

A range of prizes are available for students during their studies on the course.

Faculty Prizes can be viewed at: Ulster University Student Prizes and follow the links to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment.

### Find the right scholarship for you

See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.

View available scholarships.

### Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.

## Sustainability

### Rated 5 Stars: Excellent for Environmental Impact

Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.

At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.

We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Our work in this area is already being recognised globally.  Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5^{th} Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17:  Partnership for the Goals.

Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.

* Sustainability at Ulster University

### Shape a Sustainable Future

Explore cutting-edge solutions to today’s global challenges. From climate change and renewable energy to sustainable leadership, design, and the arts, our programs empower you to make a real impact. Dive into Sustainable Societies and Justice, lead innovation in operations and management, and become part of the next generation driving environmental, social, and cultural change.

Join Ulster University and turn your passion for sustainability into action. Apply today!

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## Contact

### For more information visit

* Visit Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

* Visit School of Engineering

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Not all circumstances are foreseeable, but changes will normally be made for one of the following reasons:

* to meet external, professional, or accredited body requirements;

* to provide for exceptional circumstances due to reasons beyond our reasonable control;

* to improve or enhance your experience, or to adopt changes recommended in student feedback, with the aim of improving the student experience and/or student outcomes; and/or

* to ensure appropriate academic standards are met, for example in response to external examiners’ feedback.

2. If there are insufficient enrolments to make a course viable, it may be necessary for the University to withdraw a course. If you have received an offer for a course that we subsequently have to close, we will contact you as soon as possible to discuss alternative courses. If you do not wish to study any alternative courses at the University, you may withdraw your application by informing us by email to admissions@ulster.ac.uk.

4. We will include a durable PDF when we send you an offer letter which will highlight any changes made to our prospectus or online information about our courses. You should read this carefully and ensure you fully understand what you are agreeing to before accepting a place on one of our courses.

5. The University will always try to deliver the course as described in the durable PDF you receive with your offer letter.

6. At any point after an offer has been made, students will be notified of any course changes in writing (usually by email) as soon as reasonably practicable and we will take all reasonable steps to minimise their impact where possible. The University will, where possible and reasonably practicable, seek the express consent of the student in regard to any changes concerning material or pre-contract information.

7. The University website will be updated to reflect the changed course information as soon as reasonably practicable.

8. If, after due consideration, you decide that you no longer want to study your course or to study at the University because of the changes, you may withdraw your application or terminate your contract with the University. In order to do so, you should notify us in writing by emailing admissions@ulster.ac.uk (and update UCAS if applicable). We will, on request, recommend alternative courses that you could study with us, or suggest a suitable course at an alternative higher education provider.

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