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MEng Mechanical Design Engineering at University of Glasgow

University of Glasgow, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The programme is rooted in mainstream mechanical engineering with greater emphasis on the interplay between design and manufacturing, explored through individual and group projects, including an extensive design project that integrates design skills with the business and social context of design.

Faculty: College of Science and Engineering  |  Department: School of Engineering  |  Duration: 5 years  |  Intake: September  |  Study mode: integrated masters  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers mechanical design and manufacturing, mathematics, dynamics, electronics, materials, statics, thermodynamics and engineering skills; years 2 and 3 add applied mechanics, fluid mechanics, microelectronics, engineering design, dynamics and control, mechanics of solids and heat transfer. Year 4 (BEng) is an individual and a group design project with options such as robotics and advanced materials; MEng adds a multidisciplinary project and a final-year industrial project.

Career pathways

Graduates have moved into roles such as graduate engineer, design engineer, mechanical engineer, project engineer, research assistant, consultant and management trainee.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level (standard offer): AAA; plus A-level Mathematics at A; plus A-level Physics or A-level Design & Technology (3D or Product Design only) at A. IB (standard offer): 38 (6,6,6 HL); plus HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) at 6; plus HL Physics at 6. Scottish Highers (standard offer): AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer; Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5; Offers will typically be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher; plus Higher Mathematics at A; plus Higher Physics or Higher Engineering Science at A. Scottish Highers contextual (adjusted) offers (by end of S5 or S6): MD20: AAAAAA (also other target groups*); MD40: AAAAAA (S5 minimum AAAB required for consideration); plus Higher Mathematics at A; plus Higher Physics at A or Higher Engineering Science at A; Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools. English language (international applicants): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test under 6.0 (One Skill Retake accepted); TOEFL iBT 92 overall for tests from 21 January 2026 (minimum Reading 22, Listening 20, Speaking 23, Writing 21); PTE Academic 59 overall with 59 in all sub-tests; other tests listed by the University are also accepted. Application deadlines: 13 January for UK applicants and 30 June for international applicants (UCAS or Common Application).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Standard annual tuition fee for students from England, Wales and Northern Ireland (2027/28 rate not yet confirmed). Source

International applicants: GBP 33,708 a year (2027/28). Expected rate for EU and international students, band: Science, Engineering, Nursing and College of Medical, Veterinary and Life Sciences programmes. Tuition only. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years

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