Mechanical Engineering with Management Higher Level Apprenticeship
A fully funded apprenticeship combining mechanical engineering expertise with business management skills for Northern Ireland-based professionals.
Best for:Best for engineering professionals in Northern Ireland seeking to advance their careers by combining technical expertise with management skills through a funded apprenticeship.
Overview
This Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) at Queen’s University Belfast integrates mechanical engineering with management studies, designed to meet industry demands in Northern Ireland. It targets working professionals with a Level 6 degree in engineering or related fields, aiming to enhance their technical and managerial competencies. Participants will split their time between on-campus study and workplace application, supported by their employer. The programme is fully funded by the Department for the Economy, ensuring no tuition fees for eligible applicants. It is tailored for those seeking career advancement or role transition within their current employer or a new position in Northern Ireland.
What you'll do
- Develop advanced mechanical engineering skills through structured coursework and practical application.
- Acquire management competencies relevant to engineering leadership and business operations.
- Apply learned knowledge directly in your workplace, supported by your employer.
- Engage in part-time on-campus study while maintaining professional responsibilities.
- Collaborate with peers and industry professionals to enhance problem-solving and innovation in engineering contexts.
Requirements
Degree required: Normally a 2.2 Honours degree or equivalent in a suitable engineering discipline, including substantial mathematics and engineering content. Alternatively, a 2.1 Honours degree in Mathematics or Physics may be considered. Non-standard qualifications may be evaluated on an individual basis.
Language: English; IELTS score of 7.0 with no component below 6.0 (or equivalent qualification) for non-native speakers.
Instruction: English
- Proven engineering knowledge and skills at Level 6 or equivalent.
- Minimum of two years professional experience if degree performance falls below 2.2 Honours standard.
- Ability to balance workplace commitments with part-time study.
- Strong communication skills to collaborate with employers and academic staff.
- Open only to applicants working for a company based in Northern Ireland.
- Not open to international applicants due to full funding by the Department for the Economy.
- Applicants must secure employer support, including release from work for course attendance.
- Applicants must demonstrate a need for the qualification for a new or changed role within their company.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2026-06-30
Applicants must submit their application through the university’s postgraduate portal. Alongside standard documents, they must upload a combined CV and a letter of support from their employer. The employer’s letter must confirm support for the application, release from work for course attendance, and the applicant’s need for the qualification for a new or changed role.
- CV
- Combined letter of support from employer (CV + letter)
- Proof of degree qualification
- Evidence of IELTS score or equivalent English proficiency (if applicable)
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