BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Study
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, covering mechanics, thermodynamics, and engineering design. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Laboratory Techniques, and Engineering Design. Students undertake the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam (CSWA) as part of the design curriculum. An international study stream is available, requiring a full year abroad in the third year.
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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 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 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 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%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Information Technology Professionals: 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 210 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Other HE qualification: 8%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
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 with International Study 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 with International Study 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 with International Study 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 BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Study at University of Strathclyde?
The average entrant had 210 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Study 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 with International Study at University of Strathclyde include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering with International Study at University of Strathclyde?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.