Mechanical Engineering

About this programme

Graduate outcomes: Strathclyde ranked joint 1st in Scotland HESA Graduate Outcomes results 2026 Ranked Number 9 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering by The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 Mechanical engineers conceive, design and put into operation devices, machines, engines and energy systems to solve a wide variety of society’s technological challenges. Studying a BEng Hons degree in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Strathclyde, you'll be learning at an award-winning academic institution. We're the only University to have won the Times Higher Education University of the Year award twice (2012/2019) and our Department of Mechanical Engineering is targeted for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies. Study abroad is an option for all our mechanical engineering courses. The named degree (Mechanical Engineering with International Study) ensures that the international study experience is recognised in the title of the degree award. The majority of our students follow five-year MEng programmes. All students experience the same learning pace in the first two years and BEng students can, and often do, transfer to the MEng programme. Students learn about the fundamental principles and concepts of the following topics: Engineering science content is integrated through the Design and Engineering Application modules. You'll also choose elective modules. You'll focus on the mainstream core of engineering subjects, together with Applied Mathematics and Information Technology. Elective modules also introduce elements of Aeronautical Engineering.