UWS Clearing

Mechanical Engineering

COURSE DETAILS

AWARD:
MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons)

DURATION & STUDY MODE:
MEng (Hons) – 5 years full-time, BEng (Hons) – 4 years full-time, contact us for part-time study options. Sandwich placement options possible.

LOCATION:
Paisley

START DATE:
September 2023

UCAS CODE:
MEng: H301 / BEng: H300

About the course

Build a career in the design, engineering and manufacturing industries with UWS’s BEng (Hons) and MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering.

You’ll develop knowledge of scientific and engineering principles and hone your practical skills through use of our industry-standard equipment and software for computer aided engineering design, manufacture and analysis and failure investigations. Increased emphasis is placed on sustainable engineering – establishing you as an attractive candidate to prospective employers.

Highlights

  • These degrees focus on the needs of industry to help you stand out in the competitive graduate employment market.
  • Combining theory and practice, these degrees covers scientific and engineering principles and the practical skills you’ll need for a successful engineering career.
  • Guest lectures from industry professionals will deepen your understanding of the issues impacting the mechanical engineering industry.
  • BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) under licence from the UK regulator, the Engineering Council.

  • Paid placement and work experience opportunities are available on these degrees.

Applications for this course are open to people currently residing in:

Scotland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

Rest of UK (Eng, Wales & NI) & Republic of Ireland

Year 1: Open

Year 2: Open

Year 3: Open

International (including EU/EEA)

Year 1: Closed

Year 2: Closed

Year 3: Closed

Minimum Entry Requirements

MEng (Hons) – Year 1 only
  • Scottish Highers: AABB (120 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics, plus SQA National 5 (Grade B) / Intermediate 2 (Grade B) / Standard Grade (Credit) English
  • A levels: BCC (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: H2 H2 H3 H3 including Maths and Physics 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 32 points
BEng (Hons)
  • Scottish Highers: BCC (69 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, plus SQA National 5 Physics (Grade B)
  • A levels: CC (64 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
  • Irish Leaving CertificateH3 H3 H3 including Maths and Physics 
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points
  • Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM BBB
  • SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Engineering Practice (for SQA awards, including Maths for Engineering 1) or Mechanical Engineering (for SQA awards, including Maths for Engineering 1) or Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (for SQA awards, including Maths for Engineering 1) or Engineering and Mechanics, Engineering Science or another relevant discipline
BEng (Hons)
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
  • A levels: BCC  (104 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths and Physics
  • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 28 points 
  • SQA HNC / BTEC Level 4 HNC: Mechanical Engineering
  • TEC Extended Diploma: DDM
BEng (Hons)
  • SQA HND / BTEC Level 5 HND / Foundation Degree: Mechanical Engineering (for SQA HNDs, with a pass in the unit Maths for Engineering 3)

How to Apply

UCAS Hub

You can apply for this course, as well as keep up-to-date with your undergraduate application, via the UCAS Hub.

Your UCAS Hub account will be updated once a decision has been made on your application and you’ll be notified.

Clearing Guide

Clearing can sometimes feel like a bit of an emotional rollercoaster. Don’t worry though as we’re here to guide you through the process, giving you the information and advice you need.

Enquire about this course

If you’re not sure about anything, get in touch – we are here to help!

T: 0800 027 1000 (Freephone within the UK)
T: +44 (0)141 849 4101 (outwith the UK)
E: clearing@uws.ac.uk

Disclaimer

We will always try to make sure that we publish accurate course information but we do not accept responsibility for any mistakes or omissions. We will also try to make sure that we deliver our courses in line with our published information. However, we may not always be able to do so and you can find further information about this in our enrolment terms and conditions.