Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
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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.
Study mechanical, electronic and systems engineering at GCU and work with the latest technology in control, instrumentation and electronics.<br/><br/>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.
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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