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Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh

Venues

King's Buildings Campus

Content

Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world.

Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power.

Electromechanical engineers come together to work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology. They are creative problem-solvers and are skilled at working in interdisciplinary teams to deal with society's ever more complex challenges.

Entry Requirements

207 entry requirements

Standard entry:
4 Highers at AAAA (by end of S5 preferred) including Maths and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics (preferred) plus National 5 Engineering Science or Physics at B and English at C.

For direct entry to year 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths and Physics or Engineering Science or a technological subject at AA.

Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB (two sittings) including Maths at A and one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics (preferred) plus National 5 Engineering Science or Physics at B and English at C. Highers at BBB must be achieved in one sitting.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

HHH6

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

College of Science and Engineering

Department

Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.ed.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