Mechanical Engineering

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

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

• Make use of an enviable suite of facilities including specialist laboratories, a student makerspace and cutting-edge industry-standard equipment.

• We are 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.

• We have strong industry connections within Edinburgh, the UK, and beyond. This leads to excellent placement, internship and career opportunities.

• Benefit from a balanced curriculum covering theoretical and practical skills and individual and group work.

• Apply to spend your third year studying abroad in a partnering university.