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University degree

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 9 in the UK for Mechanical Engineering by The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026 Study abroad: exchange partnerships with overseas universities Scholarships: access to an extensive portfolio of Faculty scholarships Mechanical engineers are recognised for their knowledge and skills in conceiving, designing, implementing and operating devices, machines, engines and energy systems.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts5%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
192-207 pts5%
208-223 pts15%
224-239 pts10%
240+ pts40%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
other5%
otherHE5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
95%
In professional / skilled jobs
100%
Continue past first year
81%
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
81%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching76%
Assessment & feedback76%
Academic support65%
Well organised80%
Learning resources93%
Student community79%
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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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Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

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