
Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical Engineering Beng (Hon)
OVERVIEW
Build a career in the design, engineering and manufacturing industries with UWS’s BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. You’ll develop knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and hone your practical skills through use of our industry-standard equipment and software for computer aided engineering design, manufacture, analysis and failure investigations. Increased emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering – establishing you as an attractive candidate to prospective employers.
PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS
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OVERVIEW<br/><br/>Build a career in the design, engineering and manufacturing industries with UWS’s BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. You’ll develop knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and hone your practical skills through use of our industry-standard equipment and software for computer aided engineering design, manufacture, analysis and failure investigations. Increased emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering – establishing you as an attractive candidate to prospective employers.<br/><br/>PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS<br/><br/>• This programme focuses on the needs of industry to help you stand out in the competitive graduate employment market.<br/>• Combining theory and practice, this programme covers scientific and engineering principles and the practical skills you’ll need for a successful engineering career.<br/>• Guest lectures from industry professionals will deepen your understanding of the issues impacting the mechanical engineering industry.<br/>• MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council. The accredited MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).<br/>• BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the <br/>Engineering Council. The accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering meets, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering also automatically meets in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng). <br/>• Paid placement and work experience opportunities are available on this programme.<br/><br/>PROGRAMME DETAILS <br/><br/>With over 100 years’ experience of training engineers, UWS’s professionallyaccredited engineering programmes are designed to equip you with the skills and <br/>knowledge required to meet industry demand and establish a successful career.<br/><br/>CAREERS<br/><br/>Opening up careers within stress analysis, vibration, performance, service, design and development and project management in the automotive, aerospace, offshore, energy, railways and shipbuilding sectors, UWS Mechanical Engineering graduates have secured employment with internationally-recognised organisations, including:<br/>• Rolls-Royce<br/>• ABB Alstom Power <br/>• Intel<br/>• Hoover<br/>• Candy<br/>• BioSil
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
Paisley Campus
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H300
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3, Year 4
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
90
including Maths
Scottish Higher
B,C,C,C
Including Maths and National 5 Physics at B
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
including Maths and Physics For Year 2 entry, 28 points including Maths and Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDM
For year 2 entry
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H4
Including Maths and Physics.
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
DDM
For year 2 entry
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry to Year 2 with HNC in one of the following titles: Engineering Practice (including Maths for Engineering 1); Mechanical Engineering (including Maths for Engineering 1); Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering (including Maths for Engineering 1 and Engineering & Mechanics); Engineering & Mechanics; Engineering Science
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry to Year 3 with HND in one of the following titles: Mechanical Engineering (including Maths for Engineering 3)
A level
C,C,D
Including Maths and Physics For year 2 entry, BBC including Maths and Physics
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
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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 | £9,250 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £18,000 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |