BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Edinburgh

Program Overview

Electromechanical engineers work on a wide range of projects, including energy generation, hybrid vehicles, aircraft design, and satellite technology. They are innovative problem solvers who excel at collaborating in interdisciplinary teams to address society's increasingly complicated concerns.

At Edinburgh, we have particular specialisations in:

Carbon capture involves materials science and engineering.
Engineering at the intersection of biology and medicine.
Renewable energy, includes marine energy.
 

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Research Opportunities

  • Engineering research projects, particularly in final years, are supervised by faculty.
  • Edinburgh Research Internship (ERI) offers paid summer research internships.
  • Collaborate with research institutes, such as the Institute for Energy Systems and the Robotics Lab.


Project-Based Learning

  • Collaboratively solve real-world engineering challenges through group design projects.
  • Capstone Projects: Individual or group-based final-year projects on cutting-edge issues.
  • Interdisciplinary Projects - Collaboration with students from different engineering or informatics areas.


Internships and Industry Experience

  • Summer Internships - With guidance from the university's Career Services
  • Year in Industry (Optional) - Some students arrange industrial placements while studying.
  • Engineering placement programmes include collaborations with organizations such as Siemens, BAE Systems, and National Grid.

Industry Engagement and Competitions

  • Industry engagement and competitions, including Engineering Design and Construction (EDAC) challenges.
  • IET/IMechE student competitions provide opportunities to engage in national engineering challenges.
  • Hackathons and Buildathons are hosted by university societies such as the Engineering Society (EngSoc).


Innovation and Entrepreneurship.

  • Edinburgh Innovations provides mentorship, funding, and assistance for student companies.
  • Startup Incubator and Business Ideas Competitions - For students with engineering-related concepts

Global and Real-World Opportunities:

  • Study Abroad Programs with Partner Institutions in Europe, Asia, and North America
  • Fieldwork and site visits provide real-world experience to infrastructure, labs, and power plants.
  • Sustainable Energy and Humanitarian Engineering Projects Through Engineers Without Borders or Global Opportunities



 

Progression & Future Opportunities

Academic Progression

  • Convert to MSc or MEng and specialize in robotics, AI, energy, or aerospace.
  • PhD or Doctoral Studies: Engineering, Energy Systems, Control, or Automation.
  • Professional Certifications - Progress toward Chartered Engineer (CEng) designation through IMechE or IET.

Career Opportunities.

  • An electrical engineer
  • A mechanical engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Power System Engineer
  • Control & Instrumentation Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Analyst.
  • Embedded System Engineer
  • Aerospace System Engineer
  • Manufacturing or Operations Engineer

Global and industry opportunities

  • Employment in the energy, aerospace, automotive, robotics, manufacturing, and consulting sectors.
  • Graduate programs with top companies: Rolls-Royce, Siemens, Dyson, BAE Systems, Shell, and National Grid.
  • Opportunities in the UK and internationally owing to the international prestige of Edinburgh's engineering degrees

Entrepreneurship and Innovation

  • Launch startups with Edinburgh Innovations.
  • Access to venture support, pitch competitions, and investment.
  • Develop new prototypes and tech-based solutions.

Alumni and Networking

  • Strong relationships with Edinburgh alumni from various industries.
  • Career mentoring, networking, and employer fairs


 

Program Key Stats

£36,800 (Annual cost)
Sept Intake : 15th Jan


No
Yes

Eligibility Criteria

AAA - ABB
3
32 - 37
80

1290
27
6.5
92

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Electrical Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Control Systems Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Systems Engineer
  • Mechatronics Engineer
  • Robotics Engineer
  • Instrumentation Engineer
  • Power Systems Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Energy Systems Analyst
  • Smart Grid Engineer
  • Environmental Engineer
  • Automation Engineer
  • Embedded Systems Engineer
  • R&D Engineer
  • Product Development Engineer
  • Innovation Consultant
  • Software Engineer
  • Hardware Engineer
  • IoT Engineer
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Engineering Consultant
  • Technical Sales Engineer
  • Project Engineer
  • Operations Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Entrepreneur

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