Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)

Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)

Study mechanical, electronic and systems engineering at GCU and work with the latest technology in control, instrumentation and electronics.

You will develop skills in mechanical engineering, computer-aided engineering, control engineering, electronic engineering and systems design engineering. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) and on graduation, you can go on to a wide range of excellent career options including progressing to masters level study and Chartered Engineer status.

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

15/09/2025

Campus

Main Site

Course Address
Cowcaddens Road
Glasgow
G4 0BA

Application Details

Course Code

H380

Institution Code

G42

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

Scottish Higher

B,B,C,C

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

26

including HL Maths plus a science o technology subject at HL 4

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

MMM

Year 1 Entry: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Engineering/Technology subject. Must include Maths Year 2 Entry: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Mechanical Engineering at DDM plus GCSE English at grade C/4

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

H3,H3,H3,H3

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Scottish HNC

Pass

Year 2 Entry: 15 credit HNC Mechanical Engineering with B in the Graded Unit including Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 and 4. Attendance and pass at Maths Summer School is essential for those without at least Engineering Maths 3 and 4

Scottish HND

Pass

Year 3 Entry: HND in Mechanical Engineering with B in the Graded Units and Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. Attendance and pass at Maths Summer School is essential for those without Mathematics for Engineering Mathematics 5.

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)

Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

A level

C,C,C

including Maths plus a Science subject

T Level

Pass (C and above)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £15,200

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