MSc Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow

Programme overview

The Mechanical Engineering MSc provides advanced experience of the central role of manufacture and design in integrating mechanical engineering. It is accredited by IMechE as meeting the academic requirement for Further Learning towards Chartered Engineer registration (for holders of a CEng-accredited first degree).

Department: School of Engineering | Duration: 12 months full-time | Intake: September and January (January for suitably qualified candidates) | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Core courses Engineering Skills M, Advanced Manufacture and Integrated Engineering Design, options such as Advanced Control, Materials Engineering, Vibration and Advanced Thermal Engineering, and an MSc project.

Career pathways

Careers include engineering design, materials and mechanics, dynamics, control, desalination technology and thermal science; graduates have joined Bridon International, Aker Solutions, Jacobs Engineering and Schlumberger.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Postgraduate entry: 2.1 Honours (or non-UK equivalent) in any Engineering discipline, Computing Science or Physical Sciences/Mathematics degree with at least 3 credit-bearing modules in Engineering Mathematics/Mathematics and Mechanical Engineering-related subjects at an average grade of pass. 2.2 degrees are exceptionally accepted with an average grade of 2.1 in accepted modules; extensive work experience may be considered. English language (applicants from non-majority English-speaking countries): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no subtest below 6.0; also accepted: TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic (test centre), Cambridge C1/C2, Oxford ELLT, LanguageCert Academic, Duolingo and other listed tests at published minimums; test must be within 2 years 5 months of start and met in a single sitting. International application rounds for September 2027 entry: Round 1 1 Oct to 5 Nov 2026; Round 2 6 Nov to 17 Dec 2026; Round 3 18 Dec 2026 to 4 Feb 2027; Round 4 5 Feb to 25 Mar 2027; Round 5 26 Mar to 13 May 2027; Round 6 14 May to 8 Jul 2027. UK applicants: 24 August 2027.

Domestic applicants: GBP 13,092 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition (Home & RUK) Source

International applicants: GBP 34,815 for the whole programme (2027/28). Full-time tuition (International & EU) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

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