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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Technology with Design
Ulster University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Technology with Design course at Ulster University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
To include one Grade B from GCE A level Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Engineering or Double Award Science/Applied Science. Applicants presenting GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physic will a one grade reduction at the time of offer e.g. BCC. These subjects can be achieved at grade B or C.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Technology with Design course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Design and Technology | B |
| Product Design | C |
| Business Studies | A |
| Health and Social Care | B |
| Mathematics | B |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Design and Technology | B |
| Physics | B |
| Business Studies | B |
| Product Design | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H1W2
Here's what Ulster University says about its Technology with Design course.
This four-year honours degree course provides you with the opportunity to study technology in the context of design for the marketplace. It provides the skills, technical know-how and market awareness you need to apply creativity to the pursuit of innovation.
This course will appeal to students interested in engineering, technology and product design and development. Combining design and engineering skills, you will learn how to conceive and develop innovative designs and turn them into manufacturing reality.
Teamwork is at the core of engineering and design and this course promotes an integrated approach to product development. It will provide you with the skills and knowledge to have a direct and positive influence on the way industry operates.
The course is delivered jointly by the School of Engineering and the Belfast School of Art. The third year of the course consists of a compulsory placement.
It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council.
Source: Ulster University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Belfast Campus
Location
Belfast | Belfast
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Design
• General or integrated engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £4,855 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £4,855 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,490 per year |
| International | £17,490 per year |
Ulster University student reviews
Showing 68 reviews
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Iu2019ve really enjoyed my course as it gave me the ability to complete works In a range of different art/ design based subjects. It helped me experience different courses I never wouldu2019ve thought of doing. My tutors are all lovely and very supportive. Theyu2019ve made the course more enjoyable.
5th or higher year student
3 years ago
There are many clubs and societies offered for everyone at ulster university.
5th or higher year student
3 years ago
Campus life is great, everyone seems happy and comfortable in the environment. The uni is situated in a beautiful place and it has massive grounds to walk and a river nearby. The local town is great with great facilities for all.
5th or higher year student
3 years ago
At the moment I am travelling to uni which is proving quite expensive especially with the cost of fuel recently.
5th or higher year student
3 years ago
Academic support and welfare services are both excellent and there anytime when you need them.
5th or higher year student
3 years ago
The library is great and opened for all 24/7
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Ulster University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Technology with Design course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
93%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
83%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
70%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
83%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
87%
high
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
77%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
87%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
81%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
66%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
high
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
54%
low
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
86%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
68%
med
Student voice
68%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
61%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
64%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
77%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
96%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
89%
med
Teaching on my course
89%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
91%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
87%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
89%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
92%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
91%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
85%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
med
Academic support
91%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
93%
high
Organisation and management
79%
med
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
86%
high
How well organised is your course?
71%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
85%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
87%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
77%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
87%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
80%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
83%
med
Student information
The Technology with Design course at Ulster University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Technology with Design course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Ulster University graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
85%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
80%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
80%
Engineering professionals
5%
Health associate professionals
5%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Process, plant and machine operatives
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
25%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
11%
Elementary occupations
11%
Sales occupations
9%
Design occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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