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Mechanical Engineering

Course details
  • MEng
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

This programme is for Level 1 entry only. Applicants for Level 2 and Level 3 entry should apply for BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Engineers are involved in a number of design and development activities. Mechanical Systems Engineering is a blend of mechanical engineering, computer-aided engineering, control engineering, electronic engineering and systems design engineering in order to design and manufacture useful products.

You will have access to cutting-edge equipment including CAD and CAM, FEA, as well as to electrical, control systems and instrumentationand electronic laboratories. There is also the opportunity for a 48- week industry placement. The BEng (Hons) degree is accredited by the IMechE as fulfilling the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng), with the addition of the MEng year or an accredited Masters degree. Successful completion of the BEng (Hons) degree allows transfer to the MEng.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

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:
H381
Institution code:
G42
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

A level - CCC

including Maths plus a Science subject

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM

Year 1: BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma MMM in Engineering/Technology subject. Must include Maths

Scottish Higher - BBCC

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Scottish HND - Not accepted

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

Accepted as equivalent to one Higher at grade B as part of the overall grade profile of Highers required for entry. Any essential subjects at Higher should still be achieved in addition to the Foundation Apprenticeship.

T Level - Pass (C and above)

Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control; Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing; Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing

Year 2 and Year 3
For direct entry applications, please apply to BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. Students can transfer to MEng course subject to results at the end of Year 4.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - BCCC

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

Additional entry requirements

Other
Attendance and pass at Maths Summer School is essential for those without Engineering Mathematics 5 For more info: www.gcu.ac.uk/mathssummerschool

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
Channel Islands£9535Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
EU£15200Year 1
International£15200Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

For further information please visit our website www.gcu.ac.uk/study/tuitionfees

Additional costs may apply to students on this programme. Please check the fees and funding section of the programme page on the GCU website for specific details.

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