Mechanical engineers conceive, design and put into operation devices, machines, engines and energy systems to solve a wide variety of society’s technological challenges.
Year 1: Maths, Software for Engineers, Experimental and Lab Skills, Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics, Electronics, Mechanical Engineering Design.
Year 2: core engineering subjects, applied maths and information technology, dynamics and control, structural mechanics and materials.
Year 3: design exercises and classes in Engineering Science; study abroad opportunities.
Year 4: individual project; classes appropriate to your degree specialism.
Year 5 (MEng only): group project; study abroad opportunity if not taken in year 3; specialist topics such as space-flight systems, engineering plasticity, aerodynamics, pressurised systems, and machinery diagnosis.
2026 entry requirements
Standard entry:
5 Highers at AAAAB including Maths and Physics at A plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.
Widening access entry:
4 Highers at AABB including Maths and Engineering Science or Physics plus English at National 5 (Higher preferred). Advanced Higher Maths and Physics recommended.
A Foundation Apprenticeship is accepted in place of a non-essential Higher.
October
Degree
MEng
Full time
H304
5 years
Faculty of Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
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