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Mechanical Engineering Pathway

Glasgow Caledonian University

Content

Study the design and manufacture of engineering systems at degree level and progress to become an
Engineer who can function within a multi-disciplinary professional engineering environment.

If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, you should consider mechanical engineering. Learn to design and manufacture mechanical products to degree level and excel in this field.

Engineers are involved in a number of design and development activities and this course make you a well-rounded engineer able to exercise leadership, initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. This course offers the option to specialise in Systems or Design.

You will study at a partner college for years 1 and 2.

Entry Requirements

2026 Entry Requirements:
2 relevant Highers at BB including Maths or a science subject.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

BSc Hons

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H370

Course Length

4 years

Faculty

School of Computing, Engineering and Built Environment

Department

Mechanical Engineering

SCQF Level

10

Website

www.gcu.ac.uk

Career Area

Offshore Energy

Career Sectors

Business, Management, Admin and Support

Digital and Technology

Engineers and Engineering Operatives or Technicians

Environment, Health and Safety

Offshore Based

Subsurface Scientists

Transport and Logistics

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