Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

Electrical and mechanical engineering is a dual engineering discipline that combines the study of electrical and electronic systems with the principles of mechanical engineering, creating graduates who can work effectively across the intersection of these fields. In modern industrial and technological contexts, the boundary between electrical and mechanical systems is often blurred: motors and actuators convert electrical energy into mechanical work; sensors convert physical quantities into electrical signals; control systems use electrical and electronic technology to regulate the behaviour of mechanical processes. Engineers who understand both domains are increasingly valuable in sectors from robotics and automation to renewable energy and advanced manufacturing.

At the University of Strathclyde, this four-year full-time programme develops competence across both disciplines, covering electrical engineering topics including circuit theory, power systems, electronics, and control systems alongside mechanical engineering content including solid mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and manufacturing. Strathclyde's engineering department has strong industry connections, particularly in the Scottish and UK engineering sector, and as the current description's student account reflects, those connections have historically opened doors to internships and placements at engineering organisations across energy, building services, and other sectors, helping graduates stand out in a competitive employment market.

The programme includes a year abroad, giving you the opportunity to study engineering at a partner university in another country. This international experience broadens your perspective on engineering practice and develops the adaptability that careers in international engineering increasingly require.

Graduates from electrical and mechanical engineering programmes work in energy generation and distribution including renewables, industrial automation and robotics, building services and HVAC, transport engineering, product development, and a wide range of engineering and technology organisations. Chartered engineer status through the IET or the IMechE is available. Postgraduate study in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or systems engineering supports those seeking specialist expertise.