MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. The programme includes dedicated aeronautical modules with mandatory flight test experience aboard a Saab 340B laboratory aircraft. Final-year group design projects involve building and testing an engineering system, and students undertake the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths, Physics) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)
What students say
Based on about 61 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 40 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 210 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 73%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
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).
- Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Modules
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Electrical Circuits
- Heat & Flow 1
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Experimental & Laboratory Skills
- Engineering Analysis & Numerical Methods
- Mathematics 1M
- Flight & Spaceflight 1
- Engineering Mechanics 2
- Electrical Machines & Control
- Aero Design & Flight Test
- Heat & Flow 2
- Mathematical Modelling & Analysis
- Materials Engineering & Design
- Mechanical Engineering Design 2
- Mathematics 2M
- Structural Mechanics
- Dynamics & Control
- Engineering Analysis 3
- Heat & Flow 3
- Business Analysis in Engineering
- Professional Responsibilities
- Design 3A
- Design 3B
- Case Studies in Engineering
- Computer Aided Engineering Design
- Engineering Materials Selection
- Individual Project - Aerospace
- Advanced Mechanics & Dynamics
- Heat & Flow 4
- Aerospace Propulsion
- MEng Group Project - Aerospace
- Professional Skills for Senior Engineers
- Atmospheric Flight Dynamics & Control
- Lightweight Structures
- Aerodynamics of Supersonic Aircraft
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £53,000. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
84% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 190 UCAS points.
Is MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde 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). Accredited by the Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.