Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons)
University of the West of Scotland
About this course
MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons), an undergraduate degree within Mechanical Engineering. The curriculum incorporates sandwich placement choices and an optional five-year MEng route or four-year BEng pathway.
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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. HNC title: HND Electrical Engineering | Year 3 -- SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND/Foundation Degree: Mechanical Engineering (including Maths for Engineering 3)
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 20%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 1%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 81%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- A degree: 20%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £38,500. The £32,500 median after five years is £6,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Mechanical Engineering MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) at University of the West of Scotland?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.