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The BEng Hons Electronic Engineering with Enterprise Development will prepare you to become a professional engineer, working on electronic products and systems, from research and design to installation and sales. Your job may be to take an idea from conception to final product.
You will be qualified to work in many areas, including power generation and control, transportation, IT, manufacturing, construction and telecommunications.
Most engineers work with large-scale systems, such as using electricity to transmit energy or controlling automation in the home. You will learn a wide range of technologies, from household appliances and installing lighting within buildings, to power stations and satellite communications.
The course has a built-in year of work experience, where students work in industry during their third year, making it a highly practical degree with highly trained graduates.
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This course aims to prepare graduates to contribute to the electronics and automation industry. The programme develops theoretical and practical skills in digital electronics, control systems, programmable logic, and Industry 4.0 technologies, combined with enterprise and business knowledge that is highly sought after across the engineering and technology sectors.
Graduates of the BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering with Enterprise Development programme will leave as engaged learners, equipped with strong technical and business knowledge and the ability to adapt to emerging technologies. They will become future collaborative professionals, ready to work across multidisciplinary teams in engineering and enterprise environments. Through the integration of technical modules and enterprise development, students will develop the skills to be active citizens, contributing to sustainable and innovative solutions that benefit society. Finally, the combination of practical experience, leadership training, and entrepreneurial insight ensures graduates are thriving individuals, prepared for lifelong learning and career progression in a rapidly evolving global economy.
The programme is structured as two-thirds electronic engineering and one-third enterprise development, ensuring graduates are both technically proficient and business-ready.
Year 1 provides an understanding of fundamental electronic engineering principles. It equips students with essential mathematical skills, introduces programming for engineering applications, and develops knowledge of digital electronics and circuit analysis. Students also study the global business environment and organisational management to build a foundation in enterprise.
Year 2 builds on these skills with advanced modules in control systems, programmable logic controllers, and circuit analysis, alongside mathematics and professional development. Enterprise modules in digital transformation and global strategy prepare students for leadership roles in technology-driven organisations.
Year 3 is an industrial placement year, an integral and compulsory part of the course. Students work as trainee engineers in a relevant company, gaining hands-on experience and developing key skills such as project management, leadership, and commercial awareness.
Year 4 focuses on advanced topics including Industry 4.0, programmable logic systems, and managing innovation in enterprises, alongside a major final year project that integrates technical and business aspects.
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Diploma in International Academic Studies DIAS
Diploma in Professional Practice International DPPI
This full-time degree is designed to be undertaken over a 4-year period. Years 1 and 2 are undertaken in the academic environment of Ulster University’s Derry~Londonderry campus. Year 3 is to be undertaken off-site as either work placement (in industry) or as study abroad (in a partner University). Year 4, which is the final year, is a full academic term undertaken on the Derry~Londonderry campus.
The degree programme follows a semesterised approach with 2 semesters in each academic year. Semester 1 starts in September, semester 2 starts at the end of January. Students are required to attend university over any semester for a 12-week teaching block and are then required to make themselves available for a 3-week period for assessment or for any deferred learning activities due to unforeseen circumstances. Attendance to all timetabled activities and assessment sessions is mandatory. Timetables for the 12-week teaching blocks are communicated at the commencement of each semester but are subject to change within the first 3 weeks. Assessment schedules are typically communicated early once the semester is underway. Detailed information of teaching and assessment delivery will be included in the module handbooks.
Prior to commencement of semester 1, a welcome week (including induction and orientation events) is held to support students with the transition into university. Attendance at induction is required.
The programme is delivered through modules with specific credit value. Each academic year (years 1,2 and 4) requires the student to complete 120 credits in that given year. Typically, a single module delivered over a semester is worth 20 credits; therefore, it is typical to have 3 modules in a semester covering 60 credits per semester. There are exceptions to the credit value of the modules. In year 2 there are 2 shorter modules worth 10 credits each in semester 1. In final year, the individual project module spans 2 semesters and is worth 40 credits. However, the balance of credits always adds up to 120 credits in any academic study year.
Modules include formal lectures supplemented by tutorials, seminars, guest lectures and laboratory practical sessions, as appropriate. Practical hands-on workshop sessions are an integral part of many modules throughout the course. Case studies, group work and presentations are used extensively to support the student learning activity. All modules require attendance at the timetabled sessions but are deigned in such a way that students are expected to perform independent study to reinforce their learning outside of the classroom.
The program is designed to be one third Enterprise Development with one 20-credit business related module to be undertaken in each semester.
All modules are assessed by continuous coursework through the semester – there are no high-stakes, terminal examinations used on the programme. All assessment is done incrementally and in stepwise fashion to ensure that learning outcomes are met with good life-work balance for an improved student experience.
The content for each course is summarised on the relevant course page, along with an overview of the modules that make up the course.
Each course is approved by the University and meets the expectations of:
As part of your course induction, you will be provided with details of the organisation and management of the course, including attendance and assessment requirements - usually in the form of a timetable. For full-time courses, the precise timetable for each semester is not confirmed until close to the start date and may be subject to some change in the early weeks as all courses settle into their planned patterns. For part-time courses which require attendance on particular days and times, an expectation of the days and periods of attendance will be included in the letter of offer. A course handbook is also made available.
Courses comprise modules for which the notional effort involved is indicated by its credit rating. Each credit point represents 10 hours of student effort. Undergraduate courses typically contain 10, 20, or 40 credit modules (more usually 20) and postgraduate courses typically 15 or 30 credit modules.
The normal study load expectation for an undergraduate full-time course of study in the standard academic year is 120 credit points. This amounts to around 36-42 hours of expected teaching and learning per week, inclusive of attendance requirements for lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical work, fieldwork or other scheduled classes, private study, and assessment. Teaching and learning activities will be in-person and/or online depending on the nature of the course. Part-time study load is the same as full-time pro-rata, with each credit point representing 10 hours of student effort.
Postgraduate Master’s courses typically comprise 180 credits, taken in three semesters when studied full-time. A Postgraduate Certificate (PGCert) comprises 60 credits and can usually be completed on a part-time basis in one year. A 120-credit Postgraduate Diploma (PGDip) can usually be completed on a part-time basis in two years.
Class contact times vary by course and type of module. Typically, for a module predominantly delivered through lectures you can expect at least 3 contact hours per week (lectures/seminars/tutorials). Laboratory classes often require a greater intensity of attendance in blocks. Some modules may combine lecture and laboratory. The precise model will depend on the course you apply for and may be subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. Prospective students will be consulted about any significant changes.
Assessment methods vary and are defined explicitly in each module. Assessment can be a combination of examination and coursework but may also be only one of these methods. Assessment is designed to assess your achievement of the module’s stated learning outcomes. You can expect to receive timely feedback on all coursework assessments. This feedback may be issued individually and/or issued to the group and you will be encouraged to act on this feedback for your own development.
Coursework can take many forms, for example: essay, report, seminar paper, test, presentation, dissertation, design, artefacts, portfolio, journal, group work. The precise form and combination of assessment will depend on the course you apply for and the module. Details will be made available in advance through induction, the course handbook, the module specification, the assessment timetable and the assessment brief. The details are subject to change from year to year for quality or enhancement reasons. You will be consulted about any significant changes.
Normally, a module will have 4 learning outcomes, and no more than 2 items of assessment. An item of assessment can comprise more than one task. The notional workload and the equivalence across types of assessment is standardised. The module pass mark for undergraduate courses is 40%. The module pass mark for postgraduate courses is 50%.
The class of Honours awarded in Bachelor’s degrees is usually determined by calculation of an aggregate mark based on performance across the modules at Levels 5 and 6, (which correspond to the second and third year of full-time attendance).
Level 6 modules contribute 70% of the aggregate mark and Level 5 contributes 30% to the calculation of the class of the award. Classification of integrated Master’s degrees with Honours include a Level 7 component. The calculation in this case is: 50% Level 7, 30% Level 6, 20% Level 5. At least half the Level 5 modules must be studied at the University for Level 5 to be included in the calculation of the class.
All other qualifications have an overall grade determined by results in modules from the final level of study.
In Masters degrees of more than 200 credit points the final 120 points usually determine the overall grading.
Figures from the academic year 2022-2023.
Teaching staff within the faculty are encouraged to become accredited members of the Higher Education Academy. Several staff within the school have wide past and current experience of external examining and other similar provision at other institutions.
As well as teaching, most staff are actively engaged in research that informs their teaching. In addition, most have substantial industrial experience prior to joining the University. A significant number are full members, or fellows, of appropriate professional bodies (e.g. IMechE, IET, IEEE, IEI). Staff from the school engage in high quality research in areas such as materials engineering, manufacturing processes and systems, embedded systems, digital systems design, with the growing strength in digital hardware design and neuromorphic engineering. In the most recent REF Unit of Assessment 12 for engineering (2021), 94% of Ulster's Engineering research was judged as world-leading or internationally excellent. Also, the School's cross-disciplinary electronic engineering/computer science research (Unit of Assessment 11) was judged to have 92% of the research as world leading or internationally excellent. in REF Unit of Assessment 17 (2021), 90% of Ulster Business School's research has been judged as world-leading or internationally excellent.
(Information gathered August 2025)
The University employs over 1,000 suitably qualified and experienced academic staff - 60% have PhDs in their subject field and many have professional body recognition.
Courses are taught by staff who are Professors (19%), Readers, Senior Lecturers (22%) or Lecturers (57%).
We require most academic staff to be qualified to teach in higher education: 82% hold either Postgraduate Certificates in Higher Education Practice or higher. Most academic and learning support staff (85%) are recognised as fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) by Advance HE - the university sector professional body for teaching and learning. Many academic and technical staff hold other professional body designations related to their subject or scholarly practice.
The profiles of many academic staff can be found on the University’s departmental websites and give a detailed insight into the range of staffing and expertise. The precise staffing for a course will depend on the department(s) involved and the availability and management of staff. This is subject to change annually and is confirmed in the timetable issued at the start of the course.
Occasionally, teaching may be supplemented by suitably qualified part-time staff (usually qualified researchers) and specialist guest lecturers. In these cases, all staff are inducted, mostly through our staff development programme ‘First Steps to Teaching’. In some cases, usually for provision in one of our out-centres, Recognised University Teachers are involved, supported by the University in suitable professional development for teaching.
Figures from the academic year 2022-2023.
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Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
Year: 1
Status: C
The aim of this module is to prepare students to be effective managers in the area of global business. It addresses the potential and risk factors associated with global marketplaces, operational decision-making, strategy and succeeding in different cultural environments; it introduces a range of management concepts and ideas that provide the foundation for further (specialised) study of global business.
Year: 1
Status: C
This module is designed to equip students with an understanding of the fundamental concepts of management and cognate topics, including the business environment, business ethics, motivation, problem solving and decision making, planning, organisational structure, leadership, change and innovation, and operations and quality.
Students will acquire an understanding of the issues and challenges facing managers in both domestic and global environments.
Year: 1
Status: C
This module provides students with a solid foundation in the fundamental topics in engineering mathematics. The material develops the student's competencies in the essential mathematics that forms an integral part of an undergraduate honours degree in engineering related disciplines.
Year: 1
Status: C
This module provides students with a solid foundation in developing software programs using a procedural programming language. It utilises a middle-level language to enable the engineering student to understand the relationship between software programs and the underlying hardware on which the program operates, whilst learning the key concepts and skills relevant to many modern high-level languages.
Year: 1
Status: C
This module introduces the fundamentals of digital electronic devices and simple logic circuits as well as basic logic design techniques. The module introduces the student to basic digital electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a written class test and lab practical assessments.
Year: 1
Status: C
This module provides an introduction to the key electronic components, the basic concepts of electronic circuit design and the basic principles of electronic circuit testing and measurement taking. This module introduces the student to analogue electronics principles presented using a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratories and are assessed using continuous assessment in the form of a class test and lab practical assessments.
Year: 2
Status: C
Over recent years there has been increased identification of digital transformation as a crucial factor regarding global business. Recently, the importance of digital transformation has been shown to facilitate an organisation in keeping up with current business trends, understanding their customers better, and maintaining a competitive advantage. As society and the world of business continues to become more digitally advanced, digital transformation approaches become more important. This module will give students valuable insight into the various digital adoption and adaption approaches and what drives organisations to digitally transform their processes and culture.
Year: 2
Status: C
This module is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts of business strategy and management particularly focusing on application within a global context. On successful completion, students will have studied the various components of the strategic management process, facilitating an in-depth understanding of strategy formulation, implementation and evaluation.
Year: 2
Status: C
This module provides students with a practical introduction to the principles, architecture, and applications of Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) used in industrial automation. Students will develop a practical understanding of how a PLC provides real time control using external devices (sensors/actuators) and use the IEC61131-3 standard PLC programming languages to develop functional solutions to real world problems. The module content is presented through lectures and hands-on practical sessions and assessed using continuous assessment methods.
Year: 2
Status: C
This module provides students with a solid foundation in essential mathematics required for further study in engineering or related fields. It focuses on developing the mathematical skills needed to solve problems encountered during their undergraduate studies. The content is introduced in a practical and engaging way, helping students connect mathematical theory to real-world problems, making the concepts more meaningful and relevant for their future careers.
The module encourages a spirit of mathematical inquiry and discovery, fostering confidence in problem-solving. Students will engage in interactive learning and collaborative exercises, which will help them build both theoretical knowledge and practical problem-solving skills.
To support their learning, students will be introduced to MATLAB, a tool for numerical computing that will help them explore and visualise mathematical concepts. However, the primary focus remains on developing mathematical theory and its application, with programming serving as a supplementary tool.
Assessment will ensure a balanced approach to both theory and application.
Year: 2
Status: C
This module is designed to equip students with the appropriate research and transferable skills needed to secure employment within the Computing and Engineering domain.
The module prepares students for professional work by developing knowledge of the responsibilities and obligations of employees, employers and clients as determined by codes of professional conduct. Students will have the opportunity to practise the presentation of themselves in, for example, application forms, curriculum vitae, interview, elevator pitches and aptitude tests.
The module provides an underpinning foundation of research concepts, methods and techniques necessary for project development and delivery. The students employ research skills developed during the module to gather research from a variety of sources and critically review this literature. Embedded in all these activities is the reinforcement of the need for adhering to recognised ethical standards and taking a professional approach to employability.
Year: 2
Status: C
This level 5 module will endow engineering students with the knowledge and skills to analyse and design control systems and signal processing systems. The module will present the core theoretical elements necessary for the design of continuous control and feedback systems. The specific theory and mathematics of Laplace transforms for control systems will be taught. In addition, the theory of digital signal filters and how to apply them to real problems will be presented.
Year: 2
Status: C
This module introduces the principles of design of analogue and digital building blocks which can be integrated to form electronic systems of moderate complexity. The module also discusses issues related to the interfacing of analogue and digital signals. Both elements of the module are presented through lectures, tutorials and practicals and are assessed using both continuous assessment and formal written examination methods.
Status: O
Year: 3
This module is optional
This module provides an opportunity to undertake an extended period of study outside the UK and Republic of Ireland. Students will develop an enhanced understanding of the academic discipline whilst generating educational and cultural networks.
Status: O
Year: 3
This module is optional
This module is a year's paid industrial placement programmed to complement the undergraduate engineer's academic studies. The student will be employed as a junior engineer to enable improvement in their understanding of the work environment and development of their transferable, communication and personal skills. The experience will enhance their engineering ability, maturity and eventual employability.
This module provides undergraduate students with an opportunity to gain structured and professional work experience, in a work-based learning environment, as part of their planned programme of study. This experience allows students to develop, refine and reflect on their key personal and professional skills. The placement should significantly support the development of the student's employability skills, preparation for final year and enhance their employability journey.
Year: 4
Status: C
This module considers the impact of E-Business and Information Systems on established business practices and strategies. It evaluates the latest developments in Information Technology and places them in the context of the marketplace. It considers the impact of IT on organisational structure and consumer behaviour in a comparative international context.
Year: 4
Status: C
This module equips students with an understanding of the fundamental principles and practices that influence the management of innovation in enterprises. The module will present and examine a range of topics on the subject matter, which will be used to analyse and evaluate the issues that surround decisions, strategies and approaches to managing innovation.
Year: 4
Status: C
Students are required to undertake a major project during the final year of the course. The module offers students an opportunity to develop a realistic and meaningful piece of work during their final year. This module allows a chosen subject area to be researched in depth and a solution developed as a consequence. Students will have the opportunity to integrate and apply the learning achieved from other modules in the course. The module runs during both semesters and allows students to develop a comprehensive approach to all aspects of working on a large project. The project encourages innovation and creative thinking in the development of the solution. It also develops the entrepreneurial mindset, which can influence the challenges undertaken and final decisions made.
Year: 4
Status: C
This module is designed to reinforce and further develop a student's digital design and implementation skills. It is presented via lectures, tutorials, seminars and practicals and is assessed using continuous assessment methods.
Year: 4
Status: C
This module advances the understanding of Internet of Things in an Industrial context as Industry 4.0, encapsulating the trends and technologies that are transforming the way manufacturing and production operations manage their processes. Its focuses on how data is produced, stored, processed, analysed, and exchanged between operational systems inside industrial plants and in the cloud.
The elements of the module are presented through lectures and practical sessions and are assessed using continuous assessment methods.
We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.
The entry conditions below apply to applicants presenting qualifications from Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland or Great Britain.
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For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC)
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112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level)
to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.
Overall profile of 63% (120-credit Access Course)
Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit (60-credit Access to HE Diploma). This means you'll need 15 credits at Distinction and 30 credits at Merit level.
NI Access Course - 63% in NICATS Mathematics module (Level 2) if applicant doesn't possess at least grade C GCSE Maths.
GB Access to HE Diploma - At least grade C/4 GCSE English & Maths.
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C (or equivalent). Essential Skills Communication is accepted but Essential Skills numeracy is not.
HNC - Year 1 Entry
Overall Distinction (with distinctions in 75 Level 4 credits). (plus GCSE Maths grade C or an acceptable alternative Maths qualification e.g. maths module in BTEC Level 3 qual).
HND - Year 1 Entry Overall Merit (with distinctions in 45 Level 5 credits). GCSE Maths grade C or an acceptable alternative Maths qualification e.g. maths module in BTEC Level 3 qual. HND applications may be considered for Year 2 entry where the curriculum sufficiently matches that of the Ulster University full - time Year 1 course.
Ulster Validated Linked Foundation Degree Overall - for Year 1 Entry Successful completion. Must already have Maths equivalent to GCSE grade C unless they have relevant Maths modules in BTEC - Maths for IT Practitioners or Engineering Technicians.
We accept many international qualifications. For each course, we clearly explain the entry requirements and the level of English you need.
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Grades CCC or higher and may include course specific subjects aligned to the degree.
Entry requirements will vary depending on your country of residence.
Check the specific entry requirements for your country here:
In addition to academic entry requirements, there are also English Language requirements for each course:
For applicants offering Maths, Further Maths or Physics a two grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer (CCC)
GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade C (or equivalent). Essential Skills Communication is accepted but Essential Skills numeracy is not.
English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5 or an accepted alternative test.
Applications to Ulster University are carefully reviewed and applicant supporting documentation, including qualifications are verified.
If we are unable to make the verification ourselves, we will require applicants to submit a verification check using Qualification Check.
If this applies to you, we will contact you to request for a Qualification Check.
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Graduates from this course are now working for:
With this degree you could become:
Job prospects in a wide range of engineering and technology industries are excellent, with most graduates finding employment within six months of graduation. Jobs arise in electronics design, control systems engineering, automation and robotics, embedded systems development, programmable logic applications, industrial digitalization, and engineering management positions. Graduates are also well-suited for roles that combine technical expertise with business skills, such as digital transformation and technology project management.
Graduates with a BEng (Hons) first-class or upper second-class award satisfy the requirements for a wide range of postgraduate research posts and scholarships, enabling progression to advanced study in electronic engineering, automation, or enterprise innovation.
In Year 3, it is required to undertake either a paid placement in a work-place setting, opt to study abroad, or choose to undertake an enterprise Placement Year as a start-up entrepreneur.
With the placement option, students are ultimately responsible for securing their employment opportunity in advance of the placement year. The university offers a significant programme of supports for this purpose and works closely with industry to ensure suitable advertised positions are made available. Any placement secured by the student must be suitable in duration (typically 10 months) and be related in its subject matter to the degree programme being undertaken. Placement opportunities may be national or international.
The study abroad options are dependent on the partnership agreements. See our Go Global website for the range of study abroad options.
An enterprise placement year is also available as an option, where students take the opportunity to develop and grow a new venture or start-up business. You are essentially self-employed for the year but receive workshop sessions and university supports on your entrepreneurial journey.
Upon completing placement assessment, you become eligible for a diplomaward: Diploma in Professional Practice (DPP) or International DPP. Diploma in International Academic Studies (DIAS) is awarded for successfully meeting the requirements of study abroad assessment.
Placement or study abroad is compulsory and is integral to the student’s professional journey. However, there are circumstances where exemptions may apply.
Undergraduate fees are subject to annual review, 2027/28 fees will be announced in due course.
See our tuition fees page for the current fees for 2026/27 entry.
Students on this program are eligible for the main engineering prizes within the school of computing, engineering, and intelligent systems, namely, the Terex year 1 Engineer of the year, Nuprint Technologies year 2 engineer of the year, and the Seagate Technology Graduate engineer of the year award.
Final year students are also eligible for the Vertiv Engineering Prize - Final Year Project in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, NIE Networks Final Year Project in Renewable Energy Engineering, and the Civica final year prize the FAST Technologies Final Year Prize for a Project involving Robotics and Automation.
The Dean's List at Ulster University recognizes students for outstanding academic achievement each year for year 1 and 2.
Other Faculty Prizes can be viewed at: Ulster University Student Prizes and follow the links to the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment.
Students on this programme can be eligible for other scholarships. A list of scholarships is maintained on the university website.
See if you can access financial or other forms of support, including mentorship to excel in your studies.
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.
Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.
There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits and library fines.
Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.
It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges) and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.
Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.
There are additional fees for examination resits and library fines. Where a graduation ceremony is part of your course, please be aware that additional fees will apply.
Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.
See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up to date costs.
Ulster continues to develop and support sustainability initiatives with our staff, students, and external partners across various aspects of teaching, research, professional services operations, and governance.
At Ulster every person, course, research project, and professional service area on every campus either does or can contribute in some way towards the global sustainability and climate change agenda.
We are guided by both our University Strategy People, Place and Partnerships: Delivering Sustainable Futures for All and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
Our work in this area is already being recognised globally. Most recently by the 2024 Times Higher Education Impact rating where we were recognised as Joint 5th Globally for Outreach Activities and Joint Top 20 Globally for Sustainable Development Goal 17: Partnership for the Goals.
Visit our Sustainability at Ulster destination to learn more about how the University strategy and the activities of Ulster University support each of the Sustainable Development Goals.
We are passionate about sharing with our students the vital role they each have now and as future professionals in promoting a sustainable future for all. We believe that sustainability is not the domain of one discipline or profession. It is the responsibility of all disciplines, professions, organisations and individuals.
That is why on each of our courses within the School of Computing, Engineering and Intelligent Systems you will learn about the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the contribution you can make now, and as a graduate in Computing or Engineering.
“Over the years, we've welcomed several Ulster University graduates into our organisation, and they have consistently impressed us with their strong educational background and their ability to meet the needs of our plant. Their technical expertise, honed through Ulster University’s rigorous degree programs, has proven to be invaluable in tackling the complex challenges we face daily.
They are not only proficient in their technical roles but also bring fresh perspectives and a proactive attitude that drives improvements. it's clear that their education at Ulster University has set them up for success.”
Kevlar® Maydown, DuPont
“At Seagate, collaboration with Ulster University is vital to how we build future-ready talent and strengthen the region’s technology and engineering capability. The University plays a crucial role in preparing the next generation of engineers and technologists, and we are proud to work closely with its students and graduates.
Ulster University graduates consistently bring strong technical foundations, problem-solving capability, curiosity and a collaborative mindset into our workplace. They adapt quickly, challenge thinking and add real value from day one.
Their degrees provide a strong blend of theory and practical experience, particularly through industry placement and project-based learning, which sets them up well for real-world engineering and technology roles at Seagate.
We are also committed to developing that talent, actively supporting structured graduate programmes, mentoring and clear progression pathways, helping individuals grow their careers and reach their full potential within our organisation.”
Seagate Technology, Springtown
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9. If you do not agree that the changes are fair, you can seek redress under the Student Complaints Procedures.
10. Providing the University has complied with the requirements of all applicable consumer protection laws, the University does not accept responsibility for the consequences of any modification, relocation or cancellation of any course, or part of a course, offered by the University. The University will give due and proper consideration to the effects thereof on individual students and take the steps necessary to minimise the impact of such effects on those affected.
11. The University is not liable for disruption to its provision of educational or other services caused by circumstances beyond its reasonable control providing it takes all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to such services.
12. Further information can be found in our terms and conditions.
The full Student Terms and Conditions is now available.
