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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H370

Mechanical Engineering (GCU Pathways)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering (GCU Pathways) at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. THIS PROGRAMME IS AVAILABLE TO SCOTTISH-DOMICILED APPLICANTS ONLY THERE IS NO ADVANCED ENTRY TO THIS PROGRAMME Gain an HND at college and progress directly to Year 3. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and product testing. Progress to a career in mechanical engineering working with equipment, creating solutions and solving problems. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mechanics and Dynamics
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Mechanical Design Principles
Computer-Aided Design and Modelling
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Fluid Mechanics and Applications
Systems Engineering and Analysis
Mechanical Engineering Project
UCAS Code:H370
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

In Maths and a Science; standard entry for Year 1

UCAS Points54

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,500£30,000£33,000
3 years£21,500£26,500£32,000
5 years£26,500£32,500£40,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 16% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£32,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
82%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
71%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
72%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
81%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Mechanical Engineering (GCU Pathways) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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