Mechanical Engineering

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Mechanical engineering

A-Level Entry

D

Avg. Graduate Salary

£32,000

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

A-Level Grades D
Scottish Higher C

Study Options

This course is available in 3 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Perth

Avg. Salary: £32,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Thurso

Avg. Salary: £32,000

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BEng (Hon)

Location: Inverness

Avg. Salary: £32,000

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2129 Engineering professionals
2122 Mechanical engineers
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
2123 Electrical engineers
2124 Electronics engineers
3119 Science, engineering and production technicians

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