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University degree

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

In the early years of the degree, we teach a solid foundation of electrical and mechanical engineering. Our courses are designed to improve your teamwork, communication, technical and problem-solving skills. In later years, our degree gives you the flexibility to study specialist courses in areas you are most interested in.

Electronics and electrical engineers pioneer change in the modern technologies that underpin our world. Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities, by creating systems and machines, generating movement and power. Electromechanical engineers come together to work on everything from energy generation and hybrid vehicles to aircraft design and satellite technology.

They are creative problem-solvers and are skilled at working in interdisciplinary teams to deal with society's ever more complex challenges.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
128-143 pts5%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
192-207 pts15%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts10%
240+ pts30%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
baccalaureate5%
other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
90%
Continue past first year
72%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£32,500
After 15 months
£33,000
3 years on
£38,000
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
72%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching76%
Assessment & feedback71%
Academic support58%
Well organised65%
Learning resources80%
Student community75%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on University of Edinburgh's own site.
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