Apprenticeship schemeThales UK

Thales Academy Engineer Level 6 Apprenticeship: Mechatronic Engineering (Belfast, September 2027)

A four-year Level 6 higher apprenticeship at Thales in Belfast, finishing with a BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree with Ulster University. Applications for the September 2027 start close on 18 February 2027, and roles may close earlier if applications are high.

At a glance

Run by
Thales UK[1]
Who it’s for
Northern Ireland residents with 112 UCAS points (A Level BBC) including Grade B in a STEM subject, or an equivalent BTEC route, and five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 including Maths and English. Applicants who already hold a relevant degree are excluded.[2]
Entry
Students apply themselves
Worth
Paid apprenticeship (competitive salary of £24,000 per annum stated) leading to a BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree.[3]
Cost
Not stated
Year groups
Year 13
Where
Northern Ireland (Belfast)
Format
In person

Sources

4 sources
  1. Gradcracker (Thales listing)

    2027 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering

    finishing with a BEng Mechatronic Engineering degree, with our partners at the Ulster University

    Checked 24 October 2026

  2. Gradcracker (Thales listing)

    2027 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering

    112 UCAS points (A Level BBC) to include Grade B in a STEM Subject

    Checked 24 October 2026

  3. Gradcracker (Thales listing)

    2027 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering

    Competitive salary of £24,000 per annum

    Checked 24 October 2026

  4. Gradcracker (Thales listing)

    2027 Academy Engineer Apprentice – Level 6 Higher Level Apprenticeship – Mechatronic Engineering

    February 18th, 2027

    Checked 24 October 2026

Details checked by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

Apply by

Closing date 18 February 2027 (may close earlier); September 2027 start[4]

Apply on gradcracker.com (opens in a new tab)