BEng in Mechanical Design Engineering, University of Glasgow

Mechanical Design Engineering at the University of Glasgow is a four-year BEng or five-year MEng program that combines the core principles of mechanical engineering with a special focus on design and manufacturing. The course emphasizes hands-on learning through individual and group projects, including an extensive design project that integrates various design skills in real-world contexts. The curriculum covers a broad range of topics like mechanical design, manufacturing, materials, thermodynamics, electronics, and systems simulation. Students have the opportunity to study together in the initial three years, fostering creativity and interdisciplinary approaches favored by industry. The program also offers the chance to spend a year abroad at an accredited partner university or work on projects during Year 5 at overseas institutions, especially for MEng students.