Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world.
Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power.
Electromechanical engineers bring together expertise to work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology. They are creative problem-solvers and are skilled at working in interdisciplinary teams to deal with society's ever more complex challenges.
At Edinburgh, we have particular speciali...
Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world.
Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power.
Electromechanical engineers bring together expertise to work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology. They are creative problem-solvers and are skilled at working in interdisciplinary teams to deal with society's ever more complex challenges.
At Edinburgh, we have particular specialisms in:
* renewable energy, including marine energy
* materials science and engineering
* engineering at the interface of biology and medicine
* electrical power conversion technologies
* design and systems engineering to tackle multidisciplinary problems such as climate change
United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals
Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:
* SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
* SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
* SDG 13: Climate Action
Ties to industry
Our Industrial Liaison Boards include senior representatives from prominent engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.
Programme benefits
* An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.
* Research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.
* Strong links to industry with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internships.
* A balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A14-I56
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics at B; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. GCSEs: English at C or 4; Physics or Science at B or 6. Standard A level requirements must be achieved in one set of exams.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish Higher
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred) (Standard). AABB by end of S6 (Minimum). BBB must be achieved in one year of S4-S6. Required subjects: Highers: Mathematics at A; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science or Engineering Science at B. Applicants with Physics preferred. Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted in place of Higher Mathematics. National 5s: Physics or Engineering Science at B; English at C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
37.0
32.0
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL (Standard). 32 points with 655 at HL (Minimum). Required subjects: HL: Mathematics (Analysis and approaches only) at 5; one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science or Design Technology at 5. Applicants with Physics preferred. SL: Physics at 5 (if not at HL); English at 5.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £10,050 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £40,900 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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