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BEng Mechanical Engineering
A four-year accredited mechanical engineering degree (a five-year MEng is also available) that contributes toward Chartered Engineer registration.
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World Changers Global Excellence Scholarship for new international UG students (2027 entry): £10,000 per year for Science & Engineering and MVLS, £7,000 per year for Arts and Social Sciences. Global Leadership Scholarship for PGT: £10,000 tuition fee waiver.
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A clearer look at BEng Mechanical Engineering
A four-year accredited mechanical engineering degree (a five-year MEng is also available) that contributes toward Chartered Engineer registration.
This 48-month undergraduate route concentrates on mechanics, materials and thermofluids, mechanical design, manufacture and simulation, testing and improving engineered systems. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
- Mechanics, materials and thermofluids
- Mechanical design, manufacture and simulation
- Testing and improving engineered systems
- Apply mathematics and science to engineering problems.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
- Engineering design
- Modelling and simulation
- Technical analysis
- Experimental problem-solving
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
- Practical, laboratory, studio, simulation or supervised activities where appropriate to the discipline.
- Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
- Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who enjoy understanding how machines and physical systems work and using that knowledge to design practical solutions. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
- Mechanical engineer
- Design engineer
- Manufacturing engineer
- Engineering consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
Published course content for this programme.
29 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Analogue Electronics 1Published course content
- 02Design and Manufacture 1Published course content
- 03Mechanical Design 1Published course content
- 04Engineering Skills 1Published course content
- 05Materials 1Published course content
- 06Dynamics 1Published course content
- 07Engineering Mathematics 1Published course content
- 08Statics 1Published course content
- 09Thermodynamics 1Published course content
- 10Design and Manufacture 2Published course content
- 11Mechanical Design 2Published course content
- 12Materials 2Published course content
- 13Power Electronics 2Published course content
- 14Thermodynamics 2Published course content
- 15Engineering Skills 2Published course content
- 16Mechanics of Structures 2APublished course content
- 17Mechanics of Structures 2BPublished course content
- 18Dynamics 2Published course content
- 19Fluid Mechanics 2Published course content
- 20Engineering Mathematics 2Published course content
- 21Control 3Published course content
- 22Fluid Mechanics 3Published course content
- 23Heat Transfer 3Published course content
- 24Instrumentation and Data Systems 3Published course content
- 25Design and Manufacture 3Published course content
- 26Simulation of Engineering Systems 3Published course content
- 27Mechanics of Solids 3Published course content
- 28Dynamics 3Published course content
- 29Thermodynamics of Energy Systems 3Published course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lankan national qualifications are not accepted for direct UG entry; A-levels, IB or a foundation via Glasgow International College are required.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.5 overall, no band below 6.0
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