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University degree

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Strathclyde
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Ranked Number 6 in the UK (and Number 1 in Scotland) for Electronic and Electrical Engineering by The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 The combination of mechanical, electrical, electronic, computing, measurement and control elements are now an important part of most modern engineering systems and are essential to meet new challenges in engineering innovation. Examples include energy generation, hybrid petrol/electric vehicles, aircraft design, satellite technology, robotic systems and technology for a sustainable environment. This course covers key areas of both electrical and mechanical engineering reflecting the multidisciplinary nature of modern engineering.

There's a demand for graduates with expertise within and across the boundaries of both disciplines.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts5%
160-175 pts15%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts5%
224-239 pts20%
240+ pts50%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
100%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
80%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,500
After 15 months
£34,500
3 years on
£42,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
80%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching80%
Assessment & feedback73%
Academic support53%
Well organised85%
Learning resources84%
Student community88%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Strathclyde's own site.
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