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Mechanical Engineering

University of the West of Scotland

Venues

Paisley Campus

Content

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering focuses on industry-relevant topics to reflect the needs of today’s employers, giving you the opportunity to build a successful career in the design, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

You will gain knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and take a flexible approach towards new ideas and developments. You will hone your practical skills by using our industry-standard equipment and software for computer-aided engineering design, manufacture and analysis and failure investigations. Increased emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering – establishing you as an attractive candidate to prospective employers.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

4 Highers at ABBB including Maths or Applications of Maths and Physics plus English at National 5 at B.

Progression Routes

Career areas are varied and include design, research and development, analysis, manufacture and project management. Previous graduates have been employed by many leading companies such as Rolls-Royce, Doosan-Babcock Energy Ltd, ABB Alsthom Power, Intel, Hoover, Candy and Biosil.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H301

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.uws.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy