Mechanical Engineering
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI), based in Perth, taught full-time over 4 years. Graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is D.
A-Level Entry
D
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Mechanical Engineering is a highly relevant field involving products that affect our lives in countless ways, from the systems that maintain a flow of water to the faucet in your kitchen sink, to the spacecrafts that launch astronauts and satellites to far-flung parts of the solar system.
This program of study is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to build a career as an engineer in a wide range of fields, including automotive, energy and aerospace, among others.
The degree is application-based, using industry-related software, and includes laboratory-based investigations as well as examining industry-based case studies that will provide you with the specialist mechanical knowledge and broad engineering education to turn your qualification into a lifelong career. You will also undertake an engineering project, which will showcase your skills and knowledge to prospective employers by solving an industry-related problem.
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 3 study options:
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Perth
Avg. grad pay (5y): £32,000
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Thurso
Avg. grad pay (5y): £32,000
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BEng (Hon)
Location: Inverness
Avg. grad pay (5y): £32,000
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Perth
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Mechanical engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ