Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
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.
Almost any machine or process you can think of in modern life has benefited from the input of a mechanical engineer.
As a mechanical engineer, you will use your creative and inventive skills to design and improve products and processes alongside fundamental:
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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.
Almost any machine or process you can think of in modern life has benefited from the input of a mechanical engineer.
As a mechanical engineer, you will use your creative and inventive skills to design and improve products and processes alongside fundamental:
* physics
* complex mathematics
* state-of-the-art engineering software
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 Board includes senior representatives from important industrial companies.
This has a strong influence on our curriculum and programme development.
Programme benefits
* An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, a student makerspace and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.
* One of the strongest universities in the UK in renewable energy systems and structures, with world-class facilities, including FloWave and FastBlade which allows research-based teaching and student projects.
* Strong industry connections within Edinburgh, the UK, and beyond. This leads to excellent internship and career opportunities.
* A balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
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
A15-A29
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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