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Edinburgh
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Mechanical Engineering
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Merchiston Campus
Course summary
Work with the latest technology, learning to create engineering solutions and systems that have implications throughout modern society
With its enormous range of applications, mechanical engineering can offer a highly satisfying career. The course provides you with an introduction to engineering principles, ensuring you grasp the basic skills involved before progressing into more specialised areas like thermodynamic systems and mechanics of materials
The course allows you to specialise in later years and offers the opportunity to undertake a work placement that will gain you both industry experience and valuable contacts that may lead to future employment.
As you advance through this course you'll learn to apply and develop on your initial basic skills. This will allow you to become proficient in the analysis and design of a range of engineering systems and applications, ready for a professional role in the industry.
This course is accredited by IET - The Institute of Engineering and Technology.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H300
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelCCC
To include Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade C.
Access to HE DiplomaD: 12 credits
M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 credits at Merit & 12 credits at Distinction. Maths required at Level 3 as part of the Access to HE Diploma.
Scottish HigherBBBC
To include Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted)
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MM
MM (Merit, Merit) in a related subject plus A-Level grade C. BTEC must include Maths or A level Maths must have also been achieved at grade C.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme27 points
Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. Standard Level Maths at grade 5 is also required.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2, H3, H3, H3
To include Maths
T LevelP
T Level must be completed in a subject that includes Maths components. Alternatively, A Level Maths would be required. Please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk to check if you meet the subject specific requirements.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
SQA Advanced Higher - BBC
To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.
A-levels - BBB
To include Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject*.
HNC - Pass in a relevant subject at SCQF Level 7 with grade B in the Graded Unit. Must include the modules Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3, Thermofluids and Statics and Strength of Materials.
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND - Pass in a relevant subject with grade B in all SCQF Level 8 Graded Units. Must include the modules Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4, Thermofluids and Statics and Strength of Materials.
Minimum Year 4 Entry Requirements
Irish Ordinary Degree - Pass in a relevant subject with 50% overall, with minimum 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.
*Science and Technical subjects accepted: Physics, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Graphic Communication, Computing Science, Design & Technology.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher BCCC
To include Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted)
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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