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Edinburgh Campus

Content

Year 1
Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills. Topics include Mechanical Engineering Science, Physics, Introduction to Electrical Engineering, Programming and Foundation Mathematics.

Year 2
Subjects include Strength of Materials; Machine Dynamics; Applied Thermodynamics; Fluid Dynamics; Materials Engineering; Design and Manufacture; Control Engineering; and Instrumentation.

Year 3
Subjects include Strength of Materials; Machine Dynamics; Applied Thermodynamics; Fluid Dynamics; Materials Engineering; Design and Manufacture; Control Engineering; and Instrumentation.

Year 4
Students choose specialist subjects from Fluid Mechanics, Thermodynamics, Strength of Materials and Machine Dynamics. Mandatory courses include a year-long individual project plus Engineering Design and Manufacture that includes an industrial project. Other options such as Petroleum Engineering and Automotive Technologies are available.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at AABB including Maths and Physics (1 at A) plus English at National 5.

Widening access entry: 4 Highers at BBBC including Maths and Physics or Engineering Science at BB plus English at National 5.

For entry to Level 2 you would require Advanced Higher Maths and Engineering Science or Physics at AB or BA plus 4 Highers at AABB.