Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)

University of the West of Scotland

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Course info

UCAS CODE H300

**OVERVIEW**This degree focuses on industry-relevant topics to reflect the needs of today’s employers, giving you the opportunity to build a career in the design, engineering and manufacturing sectors. Mechanical engineers combine a thorough knowledge of scientific and engineering principles with a flexible approach towards new ideas and developments. Throughout the course, you will hone your practical skills by using our new state-of-the-art equipment and software modelling platforms, making ...Read More

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Uni rankings

CUG ranking
Complete University Guide Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
128th
CUG subject ranking
Complete University Guide Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
41st

Start date and duration

DATA SOURCE: UCAS
Start date
SEP-24
Sandwich
4 Years

Mechanical Engineering

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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 75 = 25% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019

Mechanical Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Mechanical Engineering graduate salary
£26,000

Modules
These are the sub-topics that you will study as part of this course
Source: IDP Connect , September 2023

DATA SOURCE: IDP Connect
Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
Modules (Year 4)

Entry requirements
Entry requirements
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Choose Exam type
A level
Grades / Points required

CCC

Details

Including Maths and PhysicsFor year 2 entry, BBC including Maths and Physics

Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year
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England Fees
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£1,820 per year
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Scotland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Students from Wales Students from Wales Students from Wales
Wales Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Northern Ireland Fees
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£9,250 per year
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Channel Islands Fees
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£16,000 per year
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£16,000 per year
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Where you'll study

University of the West of Scotland

High Street Paisley Renfrewshire PA1 2BE United Kingdom Nearest train station: Paisley Canal  0.2 miles away

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Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate