BEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering, combining engineering design with control systems and numerical methods. Core topics include Engineering Design, Control Systems, Circuit Design, Mathematical Modelling, Programming, and Laboratory Techniques. Students can pursue the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam (CSWA) and participate in competitive projects such as Formula Student through departmental societies. An international study pathway with a year abroad in the third year is available.
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Entry requirements
A level: Year 1 entry: ABB-BBB (Maths, Physics) Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths, Physics) IB: Year 1 entry: 34-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5) Year 2 entry: 36-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 66%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 205 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 81 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 12%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 63%
- Skilled trades occupations: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 4%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 82%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 69%
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 35 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
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
- Engineering Mechanics 1
- Electrical Circuits
- Heat & Flow 1
- Mechanical Engineering Design
- Experimental & Laboratory Skills
- Engineering Analysis & Numerical Methods
- Mathematics 1M
- Engineering Mechanics 2
- Electrical Machines & Control
- Heat & Flow 2
- Mathematical Modelling & Analysis
- Materials Engineering & Design
- Mechanical Engineering Design 2
- Mathematics 2M
- Energy Systems 1
- 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 - Mechanical
- Advanced Mechanics & Dynamics
- Heat & Flow 4
- Energy Systems Modelling
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng 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 BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde do next?
91% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
77% 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 at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 186 UCAS points.
Is BEng 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).
Does BEng 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 Mechanical Engineering at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.