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Aero-Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 15/09/2025 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

Course summary

Aero-mechanical engineering takes in aerospace systems and aircraft; it is also relevant in fields as varied as wind energy, automotive systems and space exploration.

Why Aero-Mechanical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 9 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
Learn how to design aircraft engines, control systems, landing gear and the many parts which sustain flight.
Opportunity to gain practical skills by engaging with our students societies. Formula Student, USEV, StrathAIS, HPF Strath and Strathclyde Renewable Engineering Society.
Design and manufacture a remote-control scale aircraft.
Opportunity for hands-on flight experience.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and Royal Aeronautical Society.
Gain international experience through the option to study abroad.

Your Career
Recent employers include Airbus, EnerMech, GE Caledonian, GE Oil and Gas, Highland Wood Energy, and Jaguar Land Rover.

Recent graduate roles include:
Aerospace Engineer, Aero-Dynamicist, Design Engineer, Materials Engineer, Project Manager

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • EU has vacancies
  • Wales has vacancies
  • England has vacancies
  • International has vacancies
  • Scotland does not have vacancies
  • Northern Ireland has vacancies
  • Republic of Ireland has vacancies

Apply by
29 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:
H420
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - ABB - BBB

Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths, Physics).

Scottish Higher - AAAB

Maths A, Physics A, Advanced Highers: Maths and Physics recommended

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 - 34 points

Year 1 Entry: Maths HL5, Physics HL5; Year 2 Entry: 36-34 points (Maths HL6, Physics HL6)

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - ABBB

Maths and Physics/Engineering Science

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted 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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Student Outcomes

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50 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

80 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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