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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H301
Mechanical Engineering
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)Perth, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
90%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI). Based in Perth, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Mechanical Engineering is a highly relevant field involving products that affect our lives in countless ways, from the systems that maintain a flow of water to the faucet in your kitchen sink, to the spacecrafts that launch astronauts and satellites to far-flung parts of the solar system. This program of study is designed to help you develop the skills and knowledge required to build a career as an engineer in a wide range of fields, including automotive, energy and aerospace, among others. The degree is application-based, using industry-related software, and includes laboratory-based inves... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £1,285 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 £21,000 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Mechanics and Materials Science
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Machine Design and Analysis
Control Systems and Dynamics
Manufacturing Processes and Technology
Mechanical Engineering Design Project
Professional Engineering Practice
UCAS Code:H301
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£1,285
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 — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £27,500 | £33,500 | £46,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £21,000 | £29,500 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £38,500 |
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▼ 33% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
85%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
75%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
90%Learning opportunities
74%Assessment and feedback
93%Academic support
96%Organisation and management
58%Learning resources
79%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
20%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Mechanical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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