MEng Mechanical Engineering with International Study at University of Strathclyde

Programme overview

A five-year MEng in Mechanical Engineering with a year of international study in Year 3 or 5. Mechanical engineers design and operate devices, machines, engines and energy systems to solve society's technological challenges. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is delivered by a department targeted for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies.

What you will study

Year 1 covers mathematics, mechanics, dynamics, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics and electrical engineering, with engineering science integrated through Design and Engineering Application modules and elective modules. Later years build on these foundations.

Career pathways

Graduates are suited to a wide range of careers in engineering, strengthened by the international study programme.

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Entry requirements

Highers (standard): AAAAB (Maths A, Physics A); minimum AABB (Maths and Physics or Engineering Science); in competitive cycles, standard offers are typically made to the highest qualified applicants from S5 sitting Advanced Higher Maths and Physics. Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended. A Levels: Year 1 entry AAB-BBB (Maths, Physics); Year 2 entry A*AA-AAB (Maths, Physics). IB: Year 1 entry 36-32 (Maths HL5, Physics HL5); Year 2 entry 38-34 (Maths HL6, Physics HL6). Deferred entry not accepted; applicants likely to receive an offer are normally invited to visit the department between January and March. SQA Higher Applications of Mathematics is not accepted instead of Higher Mathematics; both IB HL Mathematics pathways are accepted. Engineering undergraduate: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5 (other accepted tests listed by the university).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Rest of UK (England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland) rate for full-time undergraduate programmes; Scotland-domiciled fee to be confirmed by the Scottish Funding Council Source

International applicants: GBP 30,950 a year (2026/27). Overseas fee, tuition only, full-time per academic year. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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