
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Electromechanical engineers 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 societys ever more complex challenges.
Here at Edinburgh, we have particular specialisms in:
* carbon capture
* materials science and engineering
* engineering at the interface of biology and medicine
* renewable energy, including marine energy
Electronics and elect...
Electromechanical engineers 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 societys ever more complex challenges.<br/><br/>Here at Edinburgh, we have particular specialisms in:<br/><br/><br/>* carbon capture<br/><br/><br/>* materials science and engineering<br/><br/><br/>* engineering at the interface of biology and medicine<br/><br/><br/>* renewable energy, including marine energy<br/><br/><br/><strong>Electronics and electrical engineering</strong><br/><br/>Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. They create more powerful, efficient and universal products, systems and materials, from the nano to the macro scale, addressing the future needs of societies locally and across the globe.<br/><br/><strong>Mechanical engineering</strong><br/><br/>Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power. They lead technological advancements across diverse industries, instigating more efficient, safe and affordable designs and pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing and automation.<br/><br/><strong>Ties to industry</strong><br/><br/>Our Industrial Liaison Boards include senior representatives from prominent engineering companies. This has, and continues to, influence our curriculum and programme development.<br/><br/><strong>Programme benefits</strong><br/><br/><br/>* Make use of an enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, student makerspaces and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.<br/><br/><br/>* You will benefit from research-led teaching by internationally leading academics.<br/><br/><br/>* We have strong links to industry with excellent career prospects, industry relevant curriculum and internships.<br/><br/><br/>* Benefit from a balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.<br/>
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
14/09/2026
Campus
Central area campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
HH36
Institution Code
E56
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
A,A,A,A
AAAA (achievement by end of S5 preferred). 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
32
from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL. 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.
A level
A,A,A
A,B,B
AAA - ABB. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. 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.
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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 | £38,900 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |