BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Chemical Engineering. Core topics include control systems, engineering design, project management, and entrepreneurship. Design projects, lab work, and practical workshops feature in every semester across years one to three. The course includes industry-facing project work where students present solutions to external partners.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC (Essential subjects: Mathematics + another science (Information Technology, Chemistry, Biology, Human Biology, Physics, or Computing Science) Physics preferred.) IB: 28 points, including 5, 5, 4 at higher level Essential subjects: Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject, plus Standard Level Physics (if not achieved at Higher Level) Higher / Advanced Higher, SQA (standard): BBBB (Essential subjects: Mathematics and Physics or an Engineering subject or Mathematics and a Science subject, plus National 5 Physics at B).
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 83 offers from 85 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 65%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 73%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 60%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- London: 6%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A
- Engineering Project Management
- Electromagnetism and Circuits
- Mechanics
- Science and Engineering Mathematics 1B
- Engineering Project II
- Thermodynamics
- Waves and Mechanics
- Personal Development Planning
- Mathematics for Engineers
- Fluid Mechanics
- Electronics and Instrumentation
- Fundamentals of Solid Mechanics
- Software Applications for Engineering Design
- Thermodynamics
- Manufacturing Project
- Personal Development Planning
- Control and Dynamical Systems
- Water Resources Assessment and Development
- Engineering Materials
- Advanced Solid Mechanics
- Engineering Design I
- Engineering Design II
- Power Engineering and the Grid
- Computer Aided Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics
- Solid Mechanics and Materials
- Mechanical Engineering Honours Project
- Solar Energy
- Wind and Marine Energy
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £29,500 and £42,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 182 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 83 offers from 85 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with Renewables at University of Dundee?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.