Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) 48 months Undergraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Starting Month

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Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power. They lead technological advancements across diverse industries, instigating more efficient, safe and affordable designs and pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing and automation.


Almost any machine or process you can think of in modern life has benefited from the input of a mechanical engineer.


As a mechanical engineer, you will use your creative and inventive skills to design and improve products and processes alongside fundamental:


  • physics
  • complex mathematics
  • state-of-the-art engineering software


United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals


Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:


  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action


Ties to industry


Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important industrial companies.


This has a strong influence on our curriculum and programme development.


Programme benefits


  • An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, a student makerspace and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.
  • One of the strongest universities in the UK in renewable energy systems and structures, with world-class facilities, including FloWave and FastBlade which allows research-based teaching and student projects.
  • Strong industry connections within Edinburgh, the UK, and beyond. This leads to excellent internship and career opportunities.
  • A balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power. They lead technological advancements across diverse industries, instigating more efficient, safe and affordable designs and pushing the boundaries of modern manufacturing and automation.


Almost any machine or process you can think of in modern life has benefited from the input of a mechanical engineer.


As a mechanical engineer, you will use your creative and inventive skills to design and improve products and processes alongside fundamental:


  • physics
  • complex mathematics
  • state-of-the-art engineering software


United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals


Based on our compulsory course material, this degree aligns with many of the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the top three being:


  • SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
  • SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
  • SDG 13: Climate Action


Ties to industry


Our Industrial Liaison Board includes senior representatives from important industrial companies.


This has a strong influence on our curriculum and programme development.


Programme benefits


  • An enviable suite of facilities, including specialist laboratories, a student makerspace and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.
  • One of the strongest universities in the UK in renewable energy systems and structures, with world-class facilities, including FloWave and FastBlade which allows research-based teaching and student projects.
  • Strong industry connections within Edinburgh, the UK, and beyond. This leads to excellent internship and career opportunities.
  • A balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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