BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. Core topics include Circuit Design, Control Systems, Signal Processing, Computer Architecture, Programming, and Engineering Design. An individual design project is undertaken in the final year. Students may participate in the Formula Student competition, and the programme holds professional accreditation from the IET and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: A*AA-AAB (Maths A, Physics, Computing) IB: Year 1 entry: 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6, Computer Science HL6)
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 76%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Modules
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Engineering Industry & Profession
- Electronic & Mechanical Techniques & Design 1
- Electronic & Electrical Principles 1
- Heat & Flow 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1E
- Engineering Mathematics 2E
- Engineering Mechanics 2
- Electromagnetism
- Engineering Design & Manufacture
- Electronic & Electrical Principles 2
- Digital Electronic & Programming Design
- Electronic & Mechanical Techniques & Design 2
- Heat & Flow 2
- Engineering Mathematics 3E
- Instrumentation & Microcontrollers
- Engineering Analysis
- Engineering Innovation & Management
- Engineering Computing
- Signals & Systems
- Dynamics 3
- Integrated Design
- Electronic & Electrical Principles 3
- Heat & Flow 3
- Individual Project
- Systems Engineering
- Communications Networks
- Control Principles
- Photonic Systems
- Power Systems Design, Operation & Protection
- Alternative Energy Sources
- Protection Control & Intelligent Systems
- Flight & Spaceflight
- Computer Aided Engineering Design
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £49,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 199 UCAS points.
Is BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Does BEng Electrical & 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 BEng Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.