Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Glasgow Caledonian University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Caledonian University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27000 | £28000 | £32500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £30500 | £21000 - £36500 | £26500 - £38000 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29750 | £31542 | £37045 |
25-75 percentile range | £25540 - £33016 | £25315 - £38559 | £29562 - £45197 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Study mechanical, electronic and systems engineering at GCU and work with the latest technology in control, instrumentation and electronics.
You will develop skills in mechanical engineering, computer-aided engineering, control engineering, electronic engineering and systems design engineering. The degree is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineering (IMechE) and on graduation, you can go on to a wide range of excellent career options including progressing to masters level study and Chartered Engineer status.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Current jobs
All courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Glasgow Caledonian University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Glasgow Caledonian University
40% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
5% | Information Technology Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Engineering professionals |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Attendance and pass at Maths Summer School is essential for those without relevant Maths units. For more info: www.gcu.ac.uk/mathssummerschool
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Overall score of 6.0 with the minimum of 5.5 in each element |
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £14500 | year 1 |
International | £14500 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £15200 | year 1 |
International | £15200 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Glasgow Caledonian University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #9
- #52
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- Mechanical Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 22 university rankings of Glasgow Caledonian University
About Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow Caledonian University (GCU) is a publicly funded and reputable higher education institution within Scotland, and even in a global context. Times Higher Education consistently ranks this university among the Top 1000 universities in the world, for their state-of-the-art facilities, research excellence, and experienced teaching staff. The main campus is located in the heart of Glasgow city centre, making life easy for students whenever they need to catch a bus or a train. Social opportunities are also abundant due to the campus’ location - some favourite hangouts among students include The Garage, Shack, and Sauchihall Street.
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Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Mechanical Engineering (Sandwich course) BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | 77% | 6% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 99 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | Staffordshire University | 75% | 0% | 25% | £9250 | £16750 | 118 | Stoke-on-Trent | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Renewables BEng (Hons) | University of Dundee | 76% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | £23100 | 189 | Dundee | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering (with Integrated Foundation Year and Placement Year) BEng (Hons) | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | 83% | 10% | 0% | £9250 | £27400 | 165 | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Placement Year and Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Southampton | - | - | - | £9250 | £23620 | - | Southampton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Derby | 84% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 114 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Brighton | 64% | 5% | 20% | £9250 | £13842 | 80 | Brighton | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 65% | 15% | 5% | £9250 | £17600 | 106 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Mechanical Engineering with Enterprise Development BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | - | 0% | 6% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 132 | Coleraine | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023