BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Year One

Queen's University Belfast

Combine your preparation studies with BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering in a single study plan.

If you do not meet the minimum entry requirements for this program, you should apply for an International Year One in Engineering.

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Key Information

A single study plan, meaning students can apply for one visa for the full duration of the program.
Gain hands-on experience through laboratory work in the university's fully equipped science labs, using industry-standard facilities.
Learn from subject lecturers on the program who are qualified to PhD level.
After successful completion of Year 1 of their study plan, students continue to Year 2 of their undergraduate degree.
Progress to Queen's University Belfast, ranked 15th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Complete University Guide 2025).
As part of their degree, Mechanical Engineering students have the opportunity to take part in an optional Engineering Leadership Programme and a range of Employability Development workshops.

Course Details

BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Year One

Age Requirement

All students commencing courses for the September start date must be 17 years old by 31 December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.

Academic Requirements

Two 'D' grades from a UK A-level board, a recognised foundation, first year of an overseas university degree programme or equivalent with good grades. Students will be expected to have studied Mathematics and preferably Physics at this level. Students wishing to study Chemical Engineering must have GSCE Chemistry grade 4/C or equivalent.

English Language Requirements

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in all subskills) or equivalent.

Class size

Note: The information is subject to change and application decisions may vary based on individual circumstances.

2025 Fall Start (September)

Programme start date : 15 September 2025 - Programme end date: 19 June 2026

Semester 1 fall: 15 September 2025 - 12 December 2025
Semester 2 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Semester 3 summer: 13 April 2026 - 19 June 2026

2026 Spring Start (January)

Programme start date : 5 January 2026 - Programme end date: 28 August 2026

Semester 1 spring: 5 January 2026 - 27 March 2026
Semester 2 spring: 13 April 2026 - 29 May 2026
Semester 3 summer: 8 June 2026 - 28 August 2026

Estimated cost of attendance

Tuition fee

£ 22,495.00

Enrolment fee

£ 250.00

Textbooks

£ 105.00 - 865.00

Studio or lab fee (compulsory - programme dependent)

£ 500.00

Approximate cost

£ 23,350.00 - 24,110.00

The cost of your study plan may vary depending on factors including the pathway chosen, program length and choice of accommodation.

The prices shown are for the current academic year of 01 September 2025 – 31 August 2026 and are for indicative purposes only.

All students who confirm their offer on or before 31 January 2026 2025 will pay the 2025/2026 price as per their existing offer letter. After 31 January 2026, where tuition fees have increased, all current offers will be reissued and students will receive a new offer with the new 2026/2027 pricing. Please note that the fees listed are for Year 1 of study only.

= Placement option available

= Study abroad option available

Mechanical Engineering-BEng (Hons)

Final level %: 60%

English level %: Grade C with a minimum of grade D in each component

Additional Requirements