Why this course?

Mechanical engineers conceive, design and put into operation devices, machines, engines and energy systems to solve a wide variety of societys technological challenges.

Studying a BEng Hons degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at an award-winning academic institution. We're the only University to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019) and our Department of Mechanical Engineering is targeted for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies.

Study abroad is an option for all our mechanical engineering courses. The named degree (Mechanical Engineering with International Study) ensures that the international study experience is recognised in the title of the degree award.

Study with us

• opportunity to gain practical skills by engaging with our students societies, Formula Student and University of Strathclyde Eco Vehicle (USEV), to build racing cars and compete nationally
• choose from specialised options
• access to industry scholarships
• the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is targeted annually for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies, enhancing your career prospects
• professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers

Careers

With skills including analytical, numeracy and problem solving, mechanical engineering graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities. Recent graduates from our BEng Mechanical Engineering course have been recruited into areas such as:

• oil and gas
• subsea
• energy
• building services
• aviation
• automotive

Some of the graduates job titles include:

• trainee field engineer
• mechanical design engineer
• technical assistant
• project engineer

Some of our students have also continued to postgraduate study or research.