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Edinburgh Napier UniversityIf you're passionate about designing, building, and improving the machines and systems that keep the world moving, Mechanical Engineering at Edinburgh Napier University offers a strong, future-focused foundation to launch your career. This four-year degree combines deep theoretical understanding with hands-on, industry-relevant experience—setting you up to thrive in a broad range of engineering roles.
This programme is designed to take you on a structured learning journey—starting with the basics and building up to advanced concepts and real-world applications:
You’ll start with essential subjects like:
Foundation Mathematics
Mechanical Principles
Electrical & Electronic Systems
These form the groundwork for your future as a problem-solver in the world of engineering.
You’ll move into more advanced topics, including:
Engineering Design
Mechanics and Thermofluids
Materials and Manufacturing Techniques
This year bridges theory with the start of more hands-on engineering application.
In your third year, you’ll explore:
Energy Systems Design
Industrial Automation
Professional Engineering Practice
These modules help shape your technical skill set while preparing you to operate in professional engineering environments.
Your final year includes:
Advanced Mechanics and Computational Modelling
Manufacturing Engineering
A Major Honours Project, where you’ll apply your skills to solve a real-world engineering challenge
You won’t just learn theory—you’ll become confident using industry-standard software and systems, including:
CAD (Computer-Aided Design)
CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics)
FEA (Finite Element Analysis)
These tools ensure you're ready to step into a modern engineering role the moment you graduate.
This programme is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET), meaning it meets the high academic standards needed for professional recognition. It also puts you on the path to becoming a Chartered Engineer (CEng)—a prestigious designation that boosts your employability worldwide.
Based at Merchiston Campus, right in the lively heart of Edinburgh, you’ll study in an environment built for innovation. With advanced labs, specialist workshops, and collaborative learning spaces, you’ll be surrounded by opportunities to experiment, create, and push your skills further
At Edinburgh Napier, mechanical engineering is about more than learning theory—it’s about putting that theory to work. This programme is designed to give you the kind of hands-on, practical experience that employers look for. From live projects to global opportunities, you’ll build a skillset that’s grounded in reality and geared toward innovation.
You won’t just learn about engineering—you’ll live it. Students benefit from opportunities to work directly with companies across sectors like energy, transport, manufacturing, and robotics. These placements offer:
First-hand experience in real-world engineering environments
The chance to build professional networks and sharpen technical skills
A stepping stone to graduate employment (many students receive job offers after their placements)
From the very beginning of your degree, you’ll be working in labs and designing, building, testing, and solving like a real engineer. Expect to get stuck into:
Engineering simulations and design projects tied to industry needs
Collaborative group work and client-based challenges
Experiential labs in thermofluids, mechanical design, and materials testing
These experiences are designed to prepare you for the dynamic and demanding nature of engineering work.
At Napier, students are encouraged to think beyond the textbook and push their ideas into new territory. You’ll have opportunities to take part in exciting challenges such as:
Formula Student – design, build, and race a single-seater car
Sustainability and robotics competitions
Creative innovation challenges that test your technical and problem-solving skills
These are the kinds of experiences that set your CV apart—and help you grow as both an engineer and a leader.
The university also supports international exchange programmes and collaborative projects, giving you the chance to:
Study abroad
Work with global teams
Learn how engineering works across cultures and borders
This global perspective gives you an edge in today’s interconnected world of engineering.
You’ll learn using cutting-edge, industry-relevant equipment inside specialist labs and workshops, including:
Thermofluids and materials labs
Mechanical design studios
Advanced CAD/CAM software and technologies
Everything is designed to mirror the tools, standards, and workflows used in real-world engineering roles.
At Edinburgh Napier University, supporting students beyond the classroom is a top priority. From day one, the university provides a range of career development services designed to help students transition smoothly into the professional world.
Tailored Career Support: Students can access career guidance, CV and cover letter reviews, and interview preparation through workshops and one-on-one mentoring. The Careers and Skills Development team works closely with students to explore job options that align with their interests and strengths.
Professional Networking & Industry Links: The university hosts career fairs, industry speaker events, and on-campus recruitment sessions to connect students directly with potential employers. Thanks to strong relationships with engineering firms across the UK and beyond, graduates often land roles even before completing their degrees.
Graduates of this program are known for their strong technical expertise, problem-solving abilities, and real-world experience, making them highly attractive to employers in fields such as:
Automotive Engineering
Aerospace
Renewable Energy
Product Design & Manufacturing
Oil and Gas
Robotics
Engineering Consultancy
Many Edinburgh Napier alumni have gone on to work with leading engineering firms, and some have launched startups or joined research labs driving innovation forward.
Graduates looking to deepen their knowledge or shift into specialised roles can explore a variety of postgraduate pathways, including:
MSc Mechanical Engineering
MSc Renewable Energy Technologies
MSc Robotics and Automation
MBA with Engineering Management
Or even move into research-focused PhD programs
IB - Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 including a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical Subject* at minimum grade 5. Standard Level Maths at grade 5 is also required.A Level - BCC including Maths and a Science (excluding Biology) or Technical SubjectIELTS - 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component)CBSE - To apply for our bachelors courses, you should have completed the Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) with overall 60% or above in the Intermediate (10+2) (XII Standard) exam.Supporting Documents - 10th-grade transcript and 12th-grade predicted grades from your school counsellor, an official English language proficiency test certificate (if applicable), a UCAS personal statement up to 600 words, one teacher’s letter of recommendation, and an educational resume highlighting extracurricular activities, internships, and projects, as well as evidence of academic progression such as intent to pursue MS in Mechanical Engineering, MSc in Robotics, or MBA in Engineering Management.Mechanical EngineerDesign EngineerManufacturing EngineerProject ManagerMaintenance EngineerEnergy Systems EngineerAutomation EngineerCAD TechnicianQuality Assurance EngineerAerospace EngineerAutomotive EngineerRenewable Energy EngineerResearch and Development EngineerTechnical Sales EngineerConsulting EngineerControl Systems EngineerProduct Development EngineerOperations ManagerSystems AnalystEngineering Lecturer 
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