Mechanical Design Engineering
About this course
BEng/MEng in Mechanical Design Engineering, an engineering and mechanical engineering degree centred on the interplay between design and manufacturing. Core topics include Programming, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. Students complete an extensive design project integrating various design skills within a business and social context. The first year covers foundational principles through Design and Manufacture 1, Statics 1, Thermodynamics 1, and Engineering Mathematics 1. The second year progresses with Mechanical Design 2, Fluid Mechanics 2, Mechanics of Structures 2A, and Power Electronics 2. The third year builds advanced competence via Control 3, Heat Transfer 3, Mechanics of Solids 3, and Advanced Programming and Software Engineering 3. The fourth year features Finite Element Analysis 4, Business Planning and Management for Engineers, and an Individual Project 4. The final year concludes with an Individual Project 5.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB or BBB or AAA (Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).) IB: 34 (6,5,5) or 38 (6,6,6) (Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).) Scottish Higher: BEng : AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered). MEng : AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5 Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. Scottish Higher (widening access): BEng: MD20 : BBBB (also other target groups*) BEng: MD40 : AABB* Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
What students say
Based on about 55 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 62%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Sales occupations: 3%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 3%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 67%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 170 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 6%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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
- Analogue Electronics 1
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Mechanical Design 1
- Engineering Skills 1
- Materials 1
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Statics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Mechanical Design 2
- Materials 2
- Power Electronics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Engineering Skills 2
- Mechanics of Structures 2A
- Mechanics of Structures 2B
- Dynamics 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Control 3
- Mechanical Design 3
- Fluid Mechanics 3
- Heat Transfer 3
- Instrumentation and Data Systems 3
- Design and Manufacture 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Mechanics of Solids 3
- Dynamics 3
- Advanced Programming and Software Engineering 3
- Mechanical Engineering Skills 3
- Finite Element Analysis 4
- Individual Project 4
- Mechanical Design 4
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- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
- Individual Project 5
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Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £46,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 206 UCAS points.
Is Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.