Entrants should have passes in 4 different subjects including a grade C/4 or above in GSCE Maths and English and hold a related Level 3 qualification(s) equating to 56 UCAS points.

Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme, but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.

To be eligible to commence study on this HLA Pathway, applicants must have secured full-time paid employment in a relevant industry sector.

Assessment is varied and linked to industry relevant qualities and will include written reports and assignments, CAD drawings, individual and group presentations, class tests, laboratory reports and formal, end-of-semester examinations.

Completion of this Foundation Degree will facilitate progression to higher level roles within the candidates own place of work.

Students are also in a position to articulate into year two of an associated Honours Degree at Ulster University provided they meet the entrance criteria.

Students can progress to a ‘Top Up Degree’ in Engineering within SWC approved by the Open University on a part time basis.

There are a number of alternative Higher Education Institutions offering part-time and full time top ups to level 6 and above.

The Mechatronics Specialism is delivered in the Omagh Campus.

Course delivery is part-time, over three years. Students will study part time, whilst working in a relevant place of employment in the engineering industry and in the final semester will complete a period of work based learning to compliment and consolidate their academic study.