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Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 14/09/2026 · UndergraduateUniversity of Strathclyde

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Course summary

Mechanical, electrical, computing and control elements are key to all engineering systems.

Why Electrical & Mechanical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 7 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Ranked Number 1 in Scotland and Number 5 in the UK for Electronic & Electrical Engineering by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2025.
Develop expertise in mechanical, electrical, software and control systems engineering.
Access to IET Power Academy & Scholarship programme with paid work placements.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), and Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Your Career
Opportunities exist in the aerospace and automotive industries, and in the energy, consultancy, and oil and gas sectors. Recent employers include Rolls-Royce, Nexen Petroleum, Jaguar Land Rover, Arup.

Recent graduate roles include:
Electrical Engineer
Subsea Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Graduate Engineer
Generator Engineer

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

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University of Strathclyde

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 4 Years

Start dates

  • 14/09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
HH63
Institution code:
S78
Campus name:
University of Strathclyde
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
HH63
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

Year 1 entry: Maths, Physics; Year 2 entry: AAA-ABB (Maths A, Physics, Computing/Electronics).

Scottish Higher - AAAB

Maths A and Physics/Engineering Science A

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 - 32 points

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

Scottish HNC - Pass

Year 1 entry: HNC Electronics or Electrical Engineering, Engineering Maths 1 - 2, Graded Unit A. There is no entry to Year 2.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BBBB

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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85 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

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Additional fee information

For further information on tuition fees, additional costs and funding for this programme, please view the "Fees and funding" section on the programme website.

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