Course summary
Work with the latest technology, learning to create engineering solutions and systems that have implications throughout modern society With its enormous range of applications, mechanical engineering can offer a highly satisfying career. The course provides you with an introduction to engineering principles, ensuring you grasp the basic skills involved before progressing into more specialised areas like thermodynamic systems and mechanics of materials The course allows you to specialise in later years and offers the opportunity to undertake a work placement that will gain you both industry experience and valuable contacts that may lead to future employment. As you advance through this course you'll learn to apply and develop on your initial basic skills. This will allow you to become proficient in the analysis and design of a range of engineering systems and applications, ready for a professional role in the industry. This course is accredited by IET - The Institute of Engineering and Technology. Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
You can no longer submit a new application for courses starting in 2023.
If you already have a 2023 application and are in Clearing, you can add this course as a Clearing choice – contact the university or college first to check they have places.
25Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H300
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
- Year 4
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 39 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3
T Level - P
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements SQA Advanced Higher - BBC including Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject* and National 5 C in English. A-levels - BBB including Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject* and GCSE Grade C/4 in English. HNC - Pass in a relevant subject with Grade B in the graded unit. Must include Engineering Maths 1, 2 and 3, Thermofluids and Statics and Strength of Materials. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in a relevant subject with Grades BB at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units. Must include Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4, Thermofluids and Statics and Strength of Materials. DUT - Pass DUT in a relevant subject with overall grade 12 to include English at 11 in final year of studies. Minimum Year 4 Entry Requirements Irish Ordinary Degree - Pass in a relevant subject with 50% overall, with minimum 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects. *Science and Technical Subjects Accepted: Physics, Engineering Science, Design & Manufacture, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Graphic Communication, Computing Science, Design & Technology.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BCCC
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17580 | Year 1 |
| International | £17580 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate
Provider information
Edinburgh Napier University
219 Colinton Road
Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ