Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Dundee

Programme overview

A BEng (Hons) degree developing mathematical, physics and computational skills to design or improve products and solve real-world problems, ranked 10th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian University Guide 2027) and industry accredited.

Duration: 4 or 3 years | Intake: September 2027 | Study mode: full-time | Location: Dundee, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Subjects include Computer Aided Design and Additive Manufacturing, Electronic Systems Design, Engineering Materials, Robotics and Mechatronics and Control Systems. First-year modules include Science and Engineering Mathematics 1A, Engineering Project Management and Electromagnetism and Circuits, with hands-on design projects, lab work and workshops each semester in years 1 to 3.

Career pathways

Graduates are career ready with technical skills and professional credentials for a broad range of mechanical engineering industries. Dundee's Careers Service provides micro-placements, recruitment fairs and a dedicated subject careers adviser.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UK applicants: A-level standard CCC (widening access CCD) with Mathematics and Physics or an Engineering subject, or Mathematics and a Science subject plus GCSE Physics at grade 6/B; a second tier of BBC is also published. BTEC relevant Extended Diploma MMM (second tier DMM) including GCSE Maths at 4/C. Highers/Advanced Highers standard BBBB (widening access BBCC) with Mathematics and Physics or an Engineering subject, or Mathematics and a Science subject plus National 5 Physics at B. IB 28 points including 5, 5, 4 at Higher Level (second tier 30), with Mathematics and a Science or Engineering subject plus Standard Level Physics. SWAP access course BBB with all units completed and Maths at grade A. Ghana applicants: A-level CCC (second tier BBC) with Mathematics plus another science (Physics preferred); WAEC/NECO Senior School Certificate at least 5 As and Bs with no grade below C, with Mathematics plus another science, Physics preferred. English language for international applicants: IELTS Academic overall 6.0 (writing 6.0, listening 5.5, reading 5.5, speaking 5.5). UCAS equal consideration deadline 13 January 2027 (18:00 UK time).

International applicants: GBP 21,600 a year. Tuition fee per year of study before scholarships, shown for international applicants (2027 entry). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 4 or 3 years

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