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UndergraduateMaster of EngineeringUCAS: H381

Mechanical Engineering

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This programme is for Level 1 entry only. Applicants for Level 2 and Level 3 entry should apply for BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, learn to design and manufacture mechanical products and develop skills for a career in a wide range of engineering fields. If you enjoy being hands on with technology and creating solutions to complex problems, you should consider mechanical engineering. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, 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 a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Mechanics
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Materials Science and Engineering
Mechanical Design Principles
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Control Systems and Dynamics
Computer-Aided Design and Modelling
Final Year MEng Project
UCAS Code:H381
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

including Maths plus a Science subject

International Baccalaureate

26 points

including Maths plus a Science or Technology subject

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£78,500

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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
80%

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 as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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