Mechanical Engineering
About this course
FD in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Microelectronics, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Delivered over two years by Belfast Metropolitan College in collaboration with Queen's University Belfast, the curriculum includes a work-based learning module. Graduates can progress directly to Stage 2 of a BEng Honours degree in Mechanical Engineering or Aerospace Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: CC including Mathematics and at least one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Further Mathematics or Technology & Design.
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Gained a higher qualification: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 3%
Modules
- Introduction to Design and Manufacture
- Introductory Mathematics
- Materials, Design & Manufacturing
- Thermodynamics and Fluid Dynamics A
- Solid Mechanics & Dynamics A
- Engineering Mathematics
- Work Based Learning
- Elecrical Components & Systems
- Computer-Aided Design B
- Solid Mechanics & Dynamics B
- Thermodynamics & Fluid Mechanics B
Questions about this course
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is CC at A level.
How many students continue on Mechanical Engineering at Queen's University Belfast?
0% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.