The Student Room GroupThe Student Room Group

Course name

Find a course

Search, shortlist and compare thousands of courses to find that perfect one.

Search for a course

Personalise your search by expected grades and more.

A-level explorer

See where your A-level subjects will lead you.

Where to study

See what makes a university special and discover where you belong.

Image from Mechanical Engineering
Image from Mechanical Engineering
Image from Mechanical Engineering
Image from Mechanical Engineering
Image from Mechanical Engineering

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at Edinburgh Napier University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

B,B,C

To include Maths

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H301

Here's what Edinburgh Napier University says about its Mechanical Engineering course.

Applying engineering, physics, and materials science for the design, analysis, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems

This five-year course takes the basics of BEng in Mechanical Engineering and delves deeper, with an emphasis on industry relevance.

You'll learn the principles of the field and use the latest technology to devise and implement practical solutions across a range of industry applications.

This degree is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Source: Edinburgh Napier University

Course details

Qualification

Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)

Department

School of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment

Location

Merchiston Campus | Edinburgh

Duration

5 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year

Edinburgh Napier University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Edinburgh Napier University's students and alumni
5 star
44%
4 star
31%
3 star
25%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
All reviews

Showing 16 reviews

1st year student

1 year ago

I've never had an issue so far with the student union but I have heard good things

(5)
Student Union

1st year student

1 year ago

Students are all great and easy to talk to. I like the various groups they offer

(5)
University life

1st year student

1 year ago

My studies are covered which is great, I wouldn't be here without it. Of course it's hard to travel in each day but it's cheaper than living closer to uni.

(3)
Finance

1st year student

1 year ago

Feedback on work is always respectful to me even when saying what I haven't done right or need to work on. They always provide helpful insights such as going over assignments briefs with us

(5)
Support

1st year student

1 year ago

I like the different levels of the libraries/quiet spaces. Toilets are always extremely clean. I don't live in uni accommodation so have nothing to say on that

(5)
Facilities

1st year student

1 year ago

The course works well. The modules are very helpful at getting an overview and the timing of lectures each week don't feel like they're rushing through or going to slow. Tutorials are helpful when people decide to talk

(4)
Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Edinburgh Napier University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Edinburgh Napier University students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

86%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

95%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

71%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

90%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

62%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

95%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

67%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

90%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

90%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

81%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

62%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

67%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

67%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

89%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

95%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

81%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

95%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

90%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

90%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

90%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

78%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

90%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

78%

med

Student information

See who's studying at Edinburgh Napier University. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering
Mode of study
Full-time100%
Gender ratio
Female7%Male93%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above71%
Number of students120
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
ChemistryC
EconomicsC
MathematicsD
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Edinburgh Napier University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Mechanical engineering

Graduate statistics

80%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

65%

Say it fits with future plans

90%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

55%

Engineering professionals

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

5%

Caring personal services

5%

Managers, directors and senior officials

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Edinburgh Napier University graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£27.4k

First year after graduation

£32.5k

Third year after graduation

£35k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Engineering.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

Discussions

Mobile phone in hand

Edinburgh Napier University socials

Tap these links to go to this university's social media channels

Edinburgh Napier University open days

Are you thinking of applying to this university?

Before you do, it's a good idea to go to an open day. You can have a good look around campus, getting a better idea of what it's like to study there. You'll meet current students and staff and get the chance to ask them questions.

Universities will list upcoming open days on their websites. Most will also have virtual open days; these are a great alternative if you really can't get there in person. For tips on preparing for open days, check the advice section here on The Uni Guide.

Explore more courses at other universities

University of Kent

Canterbury campus | Canterbury

Mechanical Engineering including a Foundation Year

BEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time 2026

University of Leicester

Main Site | Leicester

Mechanical Engineering (with a year abroad)

MEng (Hon) 5 Years Full-time 2026

University of Nottingham

University Park Campus | Nottingham

Mechanical Engineering including an Integrated Study Abroad Year

BEng (Hon) 3 Years Full-time with time abroad 2026

University of Bedfordshire

Luton Campus | Luton

Mechanical Engineering (With Foundation Year)

BEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time including foundation year 2026

University of Plymouth

Main Site | Plymouth

Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year

BEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time including foundation year 2026

Lancaster University

Main Site | Lancaster

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Oxford Brookes University

Main Site | Oxford

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time 2026

Anglia Ruskin University

Chelmsford Campus | Chelmsford

Mechanical Engineering [with Foundation Year]

BEng (Hon) 4 Years Full-time including foundation year 2026

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh Campus | Edinburgh

Mechanical Engineering

MEng (Hon) 5 Years Full-time 2026

University of Staffordshire

University of Staffordshire (Stoke Campus) | Stoke-on-Trent

Mechanical Engineering

BEng (Hon) 3 Years Full-time 2026