Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering - Foundation Degree

Essentials

Duration: 2 Years Full-time
Start date: 16th September 2024
End date: 5th June 2026
Information Event: Yes

Course fees for each year.

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

Find out more about eligibility for reduced course fees, payment options and financial support available in our fees and funding page.

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.

There are no additional mandatory costs for this course.

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 15 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 64 UCAS tariff points comprising a pass grade in at least one STEM subject at Advanced 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.
• Alternative qualifications as approved by the University as the validating body.
• GCSE English minimum Grade C or approved equivalent.
• GCSE Maths minimum Grade C or approved equivalent.

Where applicants do not meet the necessary entry requirements, students may be directed to study an appropriate BTEC Level 3 qualification in Engineering.

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 application deadline will apply.  It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the dates stated. Please Note: If a course is over-subscribed the college reserves the right to enhance the entry criteria.

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.