Mechanical Engineering postgraduate degrees in Scotland

9 universities offer 24 postgraduate courses. To get the best results for postgraduate mechanical engineering degrees, enter your predicted grades.

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University of Aberdeen

2 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 26th
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WUSCA ranking: 44th
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What students say about mechanical-engineering

Great place to study due to its historical ties and the prestige of its education. However, it does leave a lot to be desired in other aspects of uni life, such as its students' union and its organisation.

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Year 1
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics
  • Dissertation
  • Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis
  • Finite Element Methods
  • Mathematical Optimisation
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Edinburgh Napier University

1 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 51st
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WUSCA ranking: 19th
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I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

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Heriot-Watt University

2 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 23rd
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WUSCA ranking: 48th
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PROS - The university has been absolutely stellar at providing opportunities to those who put in that extra effort. - Support, particularly the maths gym provided by the uni for those needing extra math tuition is an incredible resource. - Lecturers are always quick to respond to questions and available for feedback out with timetabled classes. - The facilities available to electrical engineering students (the GRiD in particular) is very good. More advanced equipment is available to those who require it through research projects or other related endeavours. - The university shop and various cafes/canteens all have quality products and competitive prices. CONS - Some course have suffered when lecturers are delivering them for their first time. This is understandable however. - Issues with inaccurate or frequently fluctuating timetables can be frustrating at times.

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Year 1
  • B51GS Specialist Engineering Technologies 1
  • B51HB Failure Accident Analysis
  • B51MD Masters Dissertation
  • B81EZ Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
  • B81PI Professional and Industrial Studies
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Year 1
  • Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
  • Failure Accident Analysis
  • Specialist Engineering Technologies 1
  • Specialist Engineering Technologies 2
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University of Glasgow

2 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 15th
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Study spaces get very crowded and busy. However the facilities are always clean and nice. There is a lot of student support on offer and is advertised well. The location is very nice with loads of shops and cafes near by. Transport links are also very good.

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Year 1
  • Contemporary Issues in Human Resource Management (Engineering)
  • Integrated Systems Design Project M
  • Managing Creativity and Innovation (Engineering)
  • Managing Innovative Change
  • Managing Strategic Change (Engineering)
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Mechanical Engineering MSc
clock icon 12 months full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Manufacture
  • Integrated Engineering Design Project
  • MSc Project
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University of Dundee

2 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 33rd
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Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

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PhD Mechanical Engineering
clock icon 3 years full time
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University of Strathclyde

11 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 14th
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The atmosphere at this university is great! The union is always lively, with pool and darts, hot food, music and lots of room for socialising. Even when in class it feels great, the lectures are always informative and the seminars mean that the tutors can really help and talk to the students. I like the fact that each semester the students can choose their own seminar times, creating a timetable that suits their schedule. The location of this university is one of my favourite things, such a close walk to the main shopping street and some great places for food. Also close to to GCU which is great as the students can mix and hang out together. Overall this university is a great place to apply and i am very happy with the decision i made!

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Modules
Year 1
  • Advanced Topics in Fluid Systems Engineering
  • Aerodynamic performance
  • Aerodynamic propulsion systems
  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Energy Modelling & Monitoring
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Year 1
  • Electrical Power Systems
  • Energy Modelling & Monitoring
  • Energy Resources & Policy
  • Aerodynamic performance
  • Aerodynamic propulsion systems
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The University of Edinburgh

1 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 17th
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I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

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Modules
Year 1
  • Conditioning Physiology (EDUA11053)
  • Dissertation (Strength and Conditioning) (REDU11026)
  • Environmental Factors in Sport (EDUA11333)
  • Physio-Mechanical Aspects of Resistance Training (SPRT11011)
  • Professional Development in Strength and Conditioning (SPRT11012)
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Glasgow Caledonian University

2 mechanical-engineering courses SCOTLAND
Subject ranking: 55th
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The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

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MSc Mechanical Engineering
clock icon 1 year full time
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Year 1
  • Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
  • Advanced Engineering Mechanics
  • Applied Thermo Fluids and Computational Fluid Mechanics
  • Energy Audit and Energy Asset Management
  • Maintenance Management
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  • Advanced Computer Aided Engineering
  • Advanced Engineering Mechanics
  • Applied Thermo Fluids and Computational Fluid Mechanics
  • Energy Audit and Energy Asset Management
  • Maintenance Management
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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

1 mechanical-engineering courses
star rating 2.6
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SCOTLAND
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UHI is a fantastic university for distance learning courses. The support that they provide is assuring, teachers are helpful and knowledgeable, and the intended learning outcomes are very clearly outlined from the very start. Accordingly, I enthusiastically recommend studying the PG distance learning courses through the UHI!

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Mechanical Engineering - MSc
clock icon 1.5 years full time
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