Planit


Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Strathclyde

Content

Year 1:
Maths, electronics, electrical engineering, mechanics, and engineering modelling; practical labs and project work introduce design and build activities.

Year 2:
You learn about electromagnetism, digital electronics, and mechanics to develop core engineering skills.

Year 3:
Specialist topics include instrumentation and microcontrollers, dynamics, and integrated design of mechanical systems.

Year 4:
Individual design project in your chosen specialism and technical subjects including systems engineering, communications networks, and flight and spacecraft.

Year 5 (MEng only):
Group design project to build a prototype system to showcase at the end-of-year industry exhibition; choice of advanced topics including machinery diagnosis, aerodynamic performance and control techniques.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Maths at A and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

Widening access entry:
4-5 Highers at ABBB or BBBBB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5. Higher English preferred. Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.

A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.

Start Date

October

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

HH6H

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

Faculty of Engineering

Department

Electronic and Electrical Engineering

SCQF Level

11

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