Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineers conceive, design and put into operation devices, machines, engines and energy systems to solve a wide variety of society’s technological challenges.

Why Mechanical Engineering at Strathclyde?
Ranked Number 9 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024).
Opportunity to gain practical skills by engaging with our students societies, Formula Student, USEV, StrathAI and HPF Strath.
Choose from specialised options.
Access to industry scholarships.
The Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is targeted annually for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies, enhancing your career prospects.
Professional accreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.

Your Career
The skills and knowledge of mechanical engineers are coveted across different industries and sectors. Graduate employers seek out our students, with many gaining graduate jobs with companies such as Airbus, Doosan Babcock, Jaguar Land Rover, Network Rail, ARUP and Leonardo.

Recent graduate roles include:
Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineer, Project Manager, Design Engineer, Aerospace Engineer