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Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons

Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at

University of Edinburgh

:
3.86 / 5

STUDY MODE

Full-Time

LENGTH

4 years course

LOCATION

Central area campus

PLACEMENT YEAR

Not Available

YEAR ABROAD

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FOUNDATION YEAR

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Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons

Almost any machine or process you can think of in modern life has benefited from the input of a mechanical engineer.

Mechanical engineers are responsible for the analysis, design and manufacture of

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29th April 24

Mechanical Engineering, BEng Hons FullTime

I'm just a year one students. So far, the experience is good.

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How do I apply and how easy is it to get in?

What you will need to do

Apply by 29 Jan

What you won’t need to do

Audition for a Place
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Pass an entry test

Points of entry for Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons

Year 1

Year 2

Entry requirements for Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh

Entry requirements are the formal requirements students need to meet to be considered for a place on a university course. But, each year many universities accept students with lower grades. The bar chart below shows the actual UCAS tariff points of students currently on this course.
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Required subjects for Mechanical Engineering BEng Hons at University of Edinburgh

AAA - ABB in one set of exams. These grades should be achieved in one set of exams. Required subjects: A levels: Mathematics and one of Physics (preferred), Biology, Chemistry, Computing Science/Computing, Design & Technology (excluding Food Technology) or Engineering at B. GCSEs: Physics or Science at B or 6 and English at C or 4.

UCAS points for current students on Engineering and Mechanical Engineering at University of Edinburgh

English language requirements

6.5
Additional details
Total 6.5 with at least 5.5 in each component.We do not accept IELTS One Skill Retake to meet our English language requirements.

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