With a minimum Grade B in one from GCE A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Technology and Design (CCEA), Chemistry, Single or Double Award Science/Applied Science or an Engineering subject area. Or alternatively Minimum of Grades BBC to include two from A Level Accounting, Biology, Business Studies, Computing, ICT, Design and Technology, Economics, Geography, Psychology, Software Systems Development or Digital Technology. Applicants presenting GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physics will receive a one grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. These subjects can be achieved at grade C or B. See the GCSE subject and grade requirements including specific Mathematics grade required depending on the GCE A level subject presented.

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Award Profile of DDM Essential Subjects: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Engineering (RQF) (601/7588/6) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Manufacturing Engineering (RQF) (601/7589//8) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (RQF) (601/7590/4) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering (RQF) (601/7587/4) We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e. Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications. If applicants only have GCSE Maths grade C or 4, they also require a minimum Merit grade in a unit of Engineering Principles and minimum Merit grade in a unit of Calculus to solve Engineering Problems. Note: The RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Certificate in Engineering will satisfy the subject requirement as long as it includes Merit in Engineering Principles and only when presented with Merit in an additional module, Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment accepts combinations of A Levels, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate, 90-Credit Diploma/National Foundation Diploma and BTEC Diploma/ National Diploma. For further information on the requirements for this course please contact Admissions staff by T: +44 (0)28 9536 7890 or E:[email protected]. BTEC qualification must be in an Engineering or Applied Science subject area and/or the A Level must be in one of the specified subjects (see A Level section). OCR/Cambridge Technical Combinations OCR Nationals and OCR Cambridge Technicals do not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be accepted when presented with an A Level in one of the specified subjects (please refer to A level section). To find out if the qualification you are applying with is a qualification we accept for entry, please check our Qualification Checker - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/equivalence We will also continue to accept QCF versions of these qualifications although grades asked for may differ. Check what grades you will be asked for by comparing the requirements above with the information under QCF in the Applied General and Tech Level Qualifications section of our Entry Requirements - https://www.ulster.ac.uk/study/entrance-requirements/undergraduate-entry-requirements

Must be in an Engineering/Science/Technology subject. For Ulster University validated Access courses, in the same subjects the requirement is 63% overall 63% in NICATS Mathematics Level 2. Equivalent Mathematics qualifications considered for the Mathematics requirement. Other Access courses considered individually, please contact admissions staff: T: +44 (0)28 9536 7890 E: [email protected] http://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/entrance-requirements/equivalence.

To include minimum of BB in Mathematics and a science subject.

To include Mathematics and a science subject.

To include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and an another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level) to include English at H6 and Maths at H5 if studied at Higher Level or English at O4 and Maths at O3 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject Requirements Higher Level subjects must include two from Physics, Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics/Chemistry, Technology, Computing, Biology or Engineering.

GCSE Mathematics Grade B, C*, 5 (or equivalent). Applicants with the first A Level subject options do not require Double Award Science GCSE. Applicants with the second A Level subject options MUST also have grades BB, C*C*, 55 or above in GCSE Double Award Science or GCSE Grades BB. C*C*, 55 (or equivalent) in 2 from Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Technology, Manufacturing, Engineering, Additional Maths, or Statistics. GCSE Grade C or above in English Language (or equivalent).