Study Mechanical Engineering

Career-focused degrees

Our courses offer a highly integrated discipline that harnesses the influence of various specialisms such as computer-aided engineering design, advanced manufacturing, composites material, engineering analysis, robotics, reliability engineering, and process optimisation.

We equip our graduates with the skills to practice and progress within the industrial and commercial environment, as highly skilled Chartered (CEng) or Incorporated (IEng) Engineers. Our courses are globally recognised, with accreditation from the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).

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Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering (Design and Manufacture)
BEng (Hons)

Graduate Apprenticeship Engineering (Design and Manufacture)
Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Blended Learning
 4 Years Sep 25 Glasgow

Become a qualified engineer specialising in either Computer Aided Engineering, Control and Instrumentation or Electrical Power Engineering Design. Enjoy being hands-on with technology, creating solutions and solving problems at degree level.

Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering
Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
 2 - 4 Years Sep 25 Glasgow H380

If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and develop skills for a career in a wide range of engineering fields.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
MEng Full Time 5 Years Sep 25 Glasgow H380
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
BEng (Hons) Part Time 2 - 4 Years Sep 25 Glasgow H380
Mechanical Engineering
MSc

Mechanical Engineering
Mode of study Duration Start date Location
Part Time
 2 years Jan 25 Glasgow

Choose a career as a professional mechanical engineer specialising in either design or manufacture. Take existing skills in mechanical or manufacturing engineering and apply them to postgraduate-level study.

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Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 25 Glasgow
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MSc Part Time 2 Years Sep 25 Glasgow
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MSc Full Time 1 Year Sep 25 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Part Time 2 years Jan 26 Glasgow
Award Mode of study Duration Start date Location
MSc Full Time 16 Months Jan 26 Glasgow
Mechanical Engineering Pathway
BEng (Hons)

Mechanical Engineering Pathway
Mode of study Duration Start date Location UCAS code
Full Time
 4 Years Aug 25 Multiple Locations H370

Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and product testing. Progress to a career in mechanical engineering working with equipment, creating solutions and solving problems.

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