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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering
University of Glasgow
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering course at University of Glasgow.
We're still busy gathering entry requirements for Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow. Look out for more info soon.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Glasgow. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Biology | A |
| Computer Science | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H302
Here's what University of Glasgow says about its Mechanical Engineering course.
This degree programme provides a thorough grounding in mechanical engineering principles and their applications, together with the skills needed to solve real mechanical engineering problems.
Why study this course at the University of Glasgow?
You will benefit from our strong links with industry, with practising engineers contributing to lectures and providing employment opportunities.
Career Prospects?
Recent graduates have been employed by:
Babcock
Chevron
Wood Group
Spooner
Scottish Power Renewables
Jee Ltd
OyI Manufacturing
BAE Systems
Rolls-Royce.
Source: University of Glasgow
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
Gilmorehill (Main) Campus | Glasgow
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Glasgow
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 University of Glasgow students who took the Mechanical Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
66%
low
Teaching on my course
66%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
76%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
75%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
43%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
71%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
Learning opportunities
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
67%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
73%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
69%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
Assessment and feedback
56%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
57%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
64%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
41%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
46%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
med
Academic support
66%
low
Academic support
66%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
67%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
64%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
61%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
75%
low
Learning resources
75%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
77%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
81%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
68%
low
Student voice
49%
low
Student voice
49%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
31%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
70%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
47%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
48%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
54%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
68%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Glasgow. These students are taking Mechanical Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Mechanical Engineering at University of Glasgow.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Glasgow graduates who took Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.2k
First year after graduation
£34.3k
Third year after graduation
£40.2k
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.
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
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