Mechanical Design Engineering

This degree programme is firmly rooted in the mainstream mechanical engineering discipline but places greater emphasis on the interplay between design and manufacturing, which is explored through individual and group projects.

for entry in 2025

Summary of entry requirements for Mechanical Design Engineering

SQA Higher entry requirements

• BEng: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
• MEng: AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
• Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
• Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA.

SQA Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S6)

• BEng: MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
• BEng: MD40: AABB*
• Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.

* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.

Widening Participation Articulation Programmes

The University has bespoke HNC Articulation Programmes running at various colleges, offering direct entry to Year 2 of this degree.

• HNC Articulation Programmes: information and eligibility criteria

A-level standard entry requirements

• BEng: AAB – BBB
• MEng: AAA
• Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).

IB standard entry requirements

• BEng: 34 (6,5,5)
• MEng: 38 (6,6,6)
• Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).

Advanced entry requirements for Mechanical Design Engineering

SQA Higher advanced entry requirements

• Advanced Highers – AAA including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.
  
  Applicants must also meet the standard offer threshold with S5 grades to be considered for advanced entry.

A-level advanced entry requirements

• Three A-levels at grades A*A*A which include Mathematics and Physics or Design and Technology (3D or Product Design only) attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.

IB advanced entry requirements

• 38 points with three Higher Level subjects at 6,6,6 including Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics attained in one exam year and at the first attempt.

Choose point of entry 2nd year on your UCAS application to indicate you wish to be considered for advanced entry.

Admissions guidance

• Find out more about entry requirements and alternative qualifications

Glasgow International College

International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates.

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