Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, BEng (Hons)

Mechanical, electrical, computing, and control elements are fundamental to engineering systems. The Electrical and Mechanical Engineering program at Strathclyde stands out, ranked 9th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering and 1st in Scotland (9th in the UK) for Electronic and Electrical Engineering by The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024. Students gain expertise in mechanical, electrical, software, and control systems, with access to the IET Power Academy and Scholarship program offering paid work placements. The course holds professional accreditation from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers.Career prospects span aerospace, automotive, energy, consultancy, and oil and gas sectors, with recent employers including Rolls-Royce, Nexen Petroleum, Jaguar Land Rover, and Arup. Graduates have secured roles such as Electrical Engineer, Subsea Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Graduate Engineer, and Generator Engineer. Note that this course does not award Qualified Teacher Status (QTS), required for teaching in state schools in England or Wales.