Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest and most fundamental of the engineering disciplines. It is concerned with the analysis, design, manufacture and operation of physical systems, from the smallest precision components to large-scale energy infrastructure. Mechanical engineers work with forces, materials, fluids, thermodynamics and dynamics, and they apply scientific principles to solve practical problems across an enormous range of industries: energy, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, biomedical devices, robotics and beyond.

The discipline trains you to think analytically, to model and test ideas, and to bring creative solutions to real technical challenges.

At the University of Strathclyde, this four-year full-time programme is taught within an engineering school with strong links to Scottish and international industry. You will study the foundational mathematical and physical sciences that underpin all engineering work, developing proficiency in mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, materials science, dynamics and control systems. Design is integrated throughout, giving you the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge to real engineering problems from early in the programme.

A year abroad is available, providing an opportunity to gain international academic and personal experience in a different engineering environment and culture.

Strathclyde's engineering programmes are noted for their practical orientation and their engagement with industry. You will develop skills in computer-aided design, simulation and analysis tools that are central to modern engineering practice, and you will build the professional judgement and project management capability that engineering employers look for.

Graduates from mechanical engineering programmes at Strathclyde move into careers across the full range of industries where engineering skill is needed: energy including oil, gas and renewables, aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, defence, consultancy and the public sector. Many pursue Chartered Engineer status through professional bodies, and postgraduate study in specialist areas of mechanical, manufacturing or energy engineering is a well-established pathway for those who want to develop deeper technical expertise.