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BEng Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh

Institution
University of Edinburgh
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Engineering
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
H300
Typical offer
A-level ABB, IB 37

Entry requirements

A level: from AAA to ABB in one set of exams (required: Mathematics at B, one of Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science/Computing, Design and Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B) IB: from 37 points with 666 at HL to 32 points with 655 at HL

About this course

BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, a mechanical engineering degree focused on machine systems, manufacturing, and technological design. Core topics include Entrepreneurship. The curriculum aligns with United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals including affordable energy, industry infrastructure, and climate action, and involves guidance from an Industrial Liaison Board. The first year covers core professional abilities through confidence, advanced thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. The second year focuses on fundamental mechanics and physical principles through Fluid mechanics, Structural mechanics, Dynamics, Material science, and Thermodynamics. The third year continues with structural mechanics, dynamics, and thermofluids. The final fourth year explores advanced applications, including traditional mechanical engineering, such as dynamics, fluids and thermodynamics, materials and manufacturing, energy, bioengineering, and management, innovation and entrepreneurship.

Modules

  • confidence
  • advanced thinking
  • teamwork
  • problem-solving skills
  • Fluid mechanics
  • Structural mechanics
  • Dynamics
  • Material science
  • Thermodynamics
  • structural mechanics
  • dynamics
  • thermofluids
  • traditional mechanical engineering, such as dynamics, fluids and thermodynamics
  • materials and manufacturing
  • energy
  • bioengineering
  • management, innovation and entrepreneurship