MEng
Mechanical Engineering
Take the integrated masters route if you enjoy working
with equipment, creating solutions and solving
problems. Study mechanics, virtual engineering and
product testing at degree level and you can become a
mechanical engineer.
Accredited: IMechE
Route to Chartered Engineer status
Gain sponsored membership of accrediting body
Live projects with top employers
Optional one-year industrial placement
End of year showcase to industry
Specialist exit option in Systems or Design
Full time UCAS H381
Entry requirements
Year 1
Scottish Higher:
Standard entry requirement: ABBB (incl Maths and a
Science/Technology subject) + Nat 5: C (English) + Nat 5: C
(English)
A level: BCC (incl Maths and a Science/Technology subject) +
GCSE: C/4 (English)
ILC Higher: H1 H2 H3 H3 (incl Maths and a Science/Technology
subject) + O2: (English)
IB Diploma: 25 points (incl Maths and a Science/Technology
subject)
BTEC: DMM Ext Dip in Engineering subject (subject to unit
profile) + GCSE: C/4 (English)
SWAP: Access to STEM – ABB
Year 2 and Year 3
For direct entry applications, please apply to BEng (Hons)
Mechanical Engineering as you may be able to transfer to
MEng at the end of Year 4
English language
IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5
Year 2
A Level: BCC + GCSE: C/4 (English)
IB Diploma: 30 points incl two subjects at HL one to be Maths
or Physics and SL Maths or Physics
College HNC: 15 credit HNC Mechanical Engineering –
graded unit B (incl Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Attendance and pass at GCU Maths Summer School required
for those without Engineering Mathematics 3 and 4
BTEC: DDM Ext Dip in Mechanical Engineering + GCSE: C
(English)
Year 3
College HND: Mechanical Engineering - graded unit B (incl
Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5) Attendance and
pass at GCU Maths Summer School is required for those
without Engineering Mathematics 5
English language
IELTS score of 6.0 with no element below 5.5
Part time UCAS Apply online at gcu.ac.uk
Entry requirements
Year 1
College HNC: Mechanical Engineering/relevant Engineering
subject - graded unit B (incl Engineering Maths 1 and 2)
Attendance at GCU Maths Summer School is strongly
recommended
Year 2
College HND: Mechanical Engineering - graded unit B (incl
Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4). Attendance at GCU Maths
Summer School is strongly recommended. Additional: Parttime
applicants must be in suitable full-time employment
Year 3
College HND: Mechanical Engineering - graded unit B (incl
Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5). Attendance and pass
at GCU Maths Summer School is required for those without
Engineering Maths 5
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