BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degree focuses on industry-relevant topics to reflect the needs of today’s employers. It gives you the opportunity to build a successful career in the design, engineering and manufacturing sectors. You'll gain knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and take a flexible approach towards new ideas and developments.

Duration: 4 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options. Sandwich placement options possible. | Study mode: full-time; part-time; sandwich/placement option | Intake: Paisley: September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The first two years of the MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering will give you an overview of all the main branches of the subject. In the third and fourth years, you will have the chance to study a selection of topics in more depth, with the option to tailor your programme of study to suit your own aptitudes and interests.

Career pathways

Careers in the automotive, aerospace, offshore, energy, railways and shipbuilding sectors are possible for Mechanical Engineers in roles within stress, vibration, performance, service, design and development engineering and project management. Graduates work for industry heavyweights including Inter-Tec Services, Volvo Construction, BB7, SSEN, Altrad and BAE Systems.

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Entry requirements

Advanced entry; Advanced entry is only possible to BEng (Hons) Years 2 and 3 of this course for suitably qualified applicants (see below). There are no advanced entry opportunities on the MEng (Hons) course. Transferring to the MEng (Hons); If you are initially registered and enrolled on the BEng (Hons) course and meet the performance requirements in Years 1, 2 and 3, you may be eligible to transfer onto the MEng (Hons) in Year 4. Year 1: MEng; Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: ABBB (114 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics, plus National 5 English at C; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths and Physics plus GCSE English at C/5 or above; Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H2H2H3 including Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate: 32 points including Maths and Physics; BEng; Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and National 5 Physics at B; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at B or above; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus National 5 Physics at Grade B or above, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University module; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths and Physics; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject containing Maths and Physics (96 Tariff points); Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths and Physics; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths and Physics; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM (BBB); HNC Electrical Engineering: Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics; A Levels: BBC including Maths and Physics (112 UCAS Tariff points); T Levels: Full T Level with Grade M in relevant subject containing Maths and Physics (120 Tariff points); International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Maths and Physics; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: 1. HNC title: Engineering Practice; Required subjects: Maths for Engineering 1; 2. HNC title: Mechanical Engineering; Required subjects: Maths for Engineering 1; 3. HNC title: Mechanical & Manufacturing Engineering; Required subjects: Maths for Engineering 1, Engineering & Mathematics; 4. HNC title: Engineering & Mechanics; 5. HNC title: Engineering Science; 6. English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code MEng: H301 / BEng: H300.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Paisley: September

Duration: 4 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options. Sandwich placement options possible.

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/mechanical-engineering

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