Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng/MEng in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree centred on engineering principles and industrial applications. Core topics include Engineering Design and Entrepreneurship. Practising engineers contribute to lectures and provide employment opportunities. The first year covers foundational principles through Analogue Electronics 1, Design and Manufacture 1, Mechanical Design 1, and Engineering Skills 1. The second year progresses with Design and Manufacture 2, Mechanical Design 2, Materials 2, and Power Electronics 2. The third year builds advanced competence via Control 3, Fluid Mechanics 3, Heat Transfer 3, and Instrumentation and Data Systems 3. The fourth year features Finite Element Analysis 4, Individual Project 4, Mechanical Design 4, and Business Planning and Management for Engineers. The final year concludes with an advanced 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 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 51%
- Academic support: 58%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 52%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 65%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- 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 80 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 4%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- Other qualifications: 4%
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
- 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
- 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
- Thermodynamics of Energy Systems 3
- Mechanical Design 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 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 £500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow?
71% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 198 UCAS points.
Is Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow 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 Mechanical 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 Engineering at University of Glasgow?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.