Overview

This Mechanical Engineering Sandwich (Hons) programme from the Queen's University Belfast cultivates a spectrum of technical, personal, interpersonal, and professional skills vital for success in the field of mechanical engineering. In addition to theoretical learning, the course emphasizes practical, hands-on experience through laboratory sessions and design projects, ensuring students gain real-world skills. Collaborative teamwork and problem-solving are nurtured through projects that mirror the challenges faced by professional engineers, preparing students for dynamic, interdisciplinary roles in the field.

Career opportunities:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering from Queen’s will assist you in developing the core skills and employment-related experiences that are valued by employers, professional organisations and academic institutions alike. Our graduates are well regarded by many employers (local, national and international) and the versatility of Mechanical Engineering graduates makes them well suited to a future career in a wide variety of fields.

Graduates are greatly prized because of their high level of numeracy and analytical ability, their well-developed communication skills and their leadership potential. A significant number of Mechanical Engineering graduates progress to senior management roles and can easily exploit their skills in the wider commercial, financial or public sectors.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanical Engineering

Laboratory Programme

Mathematics

Mechanics of Materials

Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics

Dynamic Systems

Engineering Design

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Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

600 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Belfast, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A level requirements

AAA including Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry or Further Mathematics.

Irish leaving certificate requirements

H2H2H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level grade H2 in Mathematics and at least one from Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall, including 6,6,6 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and Physics (preferred), Biology or Chemistry.

Graduate

A minimum of a 2:2 Honours Degree, provided any subject requirement is also met.

Access/Foundation Course

Not considered. Applicants should apply for the BEng Mechanical Engineering degree.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

26600 GBP / year

≈ 26600 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

4985 GBP / year

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Living costs

Belfast

United Kingdom

561 - 887 GBP / month

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