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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Electrical and Mechanical Engineering course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

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Most popular A-levels studied

The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
SubjectGrade
SubjectGrade
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H361

Here's what University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) says about its Electrical and Mechanical Engineering course.

The BEng (Hons) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering has been designed to meet the demand from employers for engineers who have a wide knowledge and skills base covering a range of engineering disciplines, including a sound understanding of relevant technologies and current industry practices.

On completion of the degree you will have acquired advanced levels of competence in engineering and technology, including mechanical, electrical, electronic and management skills, making you highly sought after in the job market.

The broad-based nature of this course will give you many of the necessary skills and competencies required by a range of industries, including the renewable energies sector.

You will also benefit from the strong links established with engineering companies across the Highlands and Islands and from the industry-related project work you will undertake.

Source: University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Course details

There are a few options in how you might study Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

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3 course options available.

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

Engineering and the Built Environment

Location

North, West and Hebrides | Thurso

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Electrical engineering

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

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

The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

87%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

96%

high

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

77%

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?

100%

high

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

70%

low

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

95%

high

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

95%

high

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

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

100%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

95%

high

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

86%

high

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

95%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

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

80%

med

How well organised is your course?

77%

med

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

79%

low

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

86%

med

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

87%

med

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

64%

med

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

67%

low

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

82%

high

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

80%

high

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

86%

high

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

100%

high

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

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

100%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

77%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

92%

high

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

75%

med

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

92%

high

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

100%

high

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

54%

low

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

92%

high

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

92%

high

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

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

100%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

100%

high

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

75%

med

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

92%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

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

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

67%

med

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

82%

med

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

75%

low

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

77%

low

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

58%

low

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

73%

low

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

67%

low

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

89%

high

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

73%

med

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

100%

high

Student information

The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering course at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Mode of study
Full-time67%Part-time33%
Gender ratio
Female4%Male96%
Where students come from
UK100%
Number of students25
Mode of study
Full-time39%Part-time61%
Gender ratio
Female11%Male88%Other1%
Where students come from
UK100%
Number of students305
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Graduate statistics

75%

Say it fits with future plans

50%

Are utilising studies

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) graduates who took Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£34.3k

First year after graduation

£29.4k

Third year after graduation

£39.1k

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 Electrical and 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

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