Construction Engineering and Management

Academic Requirements:

A level

The A Level requirement for this course is BBB to include one from Physics, Maths, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Technology (including Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Digital Technology, Technology & Design, Design & Technology), Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Applied Science, Geography or ICT.

For those applicants offering desirable subjects at A level (Mathematics or Physics) a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at a minimum grade B.

Providing the subject requirement is met, applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Applied General Qualifications

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment accept a range of alternative combinations of qualifications such as:

BTEC Extended Awards
BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Civil or Building Engineering, Engineering or Applied Science with overall award profile DDD.

OR

BTEC Level 3 RQF National Extended Diploma in Construction, Civil or Building Engineering, Engineering or Applied Science with overall award profile DDM.

​Specific modules are required within the BTEC qualifications at a Distinction grade:
QCF in Construction - Mathematics or Further Mathematicsin Construction and the Built Environment
QCF in Engineering - Mathematics or Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians
QCF in Applied Science - Mathematical Calculations for Science or Mathematical Tools in Science

RQF in Construction - Further Mathematics for Construction
RQF in Engineering - Further Engineering Mathematics
RQF in Applied Science - Principles and Applications of Science II

A levels with
BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma;
BTEC RQF National Extended Certificate does not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be considered when presented with A Levels in the specified subjects;
BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma
BTEC Level 3 RQF National Foundation Diploma does not satisfy the subject requirement for this course and will only be considered when presented with A Level(s) in the specifiied subject(s);
BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma or BTEC Level 3 RQF National Diploma.

OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical Combinations do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this course and will be accepted as grade only when presented with A levels in the relevant subjects.

The subject requirement must be met.

GCSE English and Mathematics and a Physical Science at grade C or 4 or above.

For further information about the entry requirements for this course contact the Administrator as listed in Contact section below.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Hgher level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include one subject at H3 from Physics, Maths, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering. The overall profile must include English at Grade H6 (HL) or Grade O4. If not offering Mathematics at Higher Level then grade O4 at Ordinary Level is also required.

Scottish Highers

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is BBBCC to include grade B in Mathematics, Physics, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering.

Scottish Advanced Highers

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is CCC to include grade C in Mathematics, Physics, Technology, Chemistry, Biology or Engineering.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile with a minimum 26 points (13 at higher level) to include minimum grade 5 in HL Maths and another HL science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Science, Science and Technology or Engineering Access with overall mark of 65% for Year 1 entry.

GCSE

GCSE Mathematics, English and a Physical Science subject at grade C or 4.

Please note that for purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.

English Language Requirements

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Fees

£4530

England Scotland Wales the Islands and EU Fees

£9250

International Fees

£14910