Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
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Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and develop skills for a career in a wide range of engineering fields.
If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, you should consider mechanical engineering. Learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and excel in this field.
Engineers are involved in a number of design and development activities, and this course makes you a well-rounded Engineer able to exercise leadersh...
If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and develop skills for a career in a wide range of engineering fields. <br/><br/>If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, you should consider mechanical engineering. Learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and excel in this field. <br/><br/>Engineers are involved in a number of design and development activities, and this course makes you a well-rounded Engineer able to exercise leadership, initiative, personal responsibility and decision-making in complex and unpredictable situations. This course offers the option to specialise in Systems or Design. <br/><br/>The course combines our previous courses BEng/MEng Mechanical Systems Engineering and BEng/MEng Computer-Aided Mechanical Engineering to bring you the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to excel as a graduate in the mechanical engineering field. <br/><br/>It is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). <br/><br/>Graduate prospects <br/><br/>Graduates of the previous courses have found success in a variety of local, national, and international industries and consultancies, such as mechanical, aerospace, electronics, offshore, local authority, manufacturing and building services. They are now employed by companies like Howden, Scottish Power and Scotrail.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
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
Access to HE Diploma
M:45
60 credits overall with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit in a relevant Engineering subject
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
including HL Maths plus a science or technology subject at HL grade 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
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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