Information for applicants to our Mechanical Engineering programmes. Mechanical engineers turn ideas into realities to improve quality of life. They work throughout the product life-cycle and lead technological advancements across diverse industries, instigating more efficient, safe and affordable designs and manufacturing processes. By choosing Mechanical Engineering at the University of Edinburgh you will benefit from a carefully considered curriculum, combining theory and analytical skills with design and practice. This coupled with opportunities to undertake student-led projects and engage with industry, will open doors to a diverse range of fields, from traditional areas such as engineering management, manufacture and design, to biomedical engineering, sports engineering, nanotechnology and renewable energies. Programme details Need a refresher of the details of your programme? Our Degree Finder provides information, including what you will study, how you will learn and career opportunities, as well as fees and funding. Our Degree Programme Tables (DPTs) provide detailed information about the structure of the Mechanical Engineering programmes, including course content. The detailed programme content for 2025-26 will be available in April. Until then, you can view the 2024-25 DPTs. Please note these may be subject to change. Find out more about Mechanical Engineering programmes in the Degree Finder Find out more about the courses you will study in the DPT Sample timetablesThese sample timetables are intended to give you an idea about a week in the life of a first year Mechanical Engineering student in semester 1. There are two sample timetables:Mechanical Engineering. Discovering Astronomy taken as an optional course.Electrical Engineering with Mechanical Engineering. Discovering Astronomy taken as an optional course.Courses may be subject to change and availability. Click below to view the sample timetables. Mechanical Engineering - sample timetable Monday10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) 11am to 1pm Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture) Tuesday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2pm to 4pm Engineering Principles 1 (seminar) Wednesday10am to 12pm Engineering Principles 1 (group work)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) Friday2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (seminar) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering - sample timetable Monday10am to 11am Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)11am to 1pm Engineering Principles 1 (lecture)2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture) Tuesday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture)2pm to 4pm Engineering Principles 1 (seminar) Wednesday10am to 12pm Engineering Principles 1 (group work)12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (workshop) Thursday12pm to 1pm Engineering Mathematics 1A (lecture) Friday2pm to 3pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (lecture)4pm to 5pm Optional Course Discovering Astronomy (seminar) Why study Mechanical Engineering?As part of the MEng, you can do an optional 6-month paid industry placement and will be supported by our dedicated placement team. You will learn from our world-leading academics, who are conducting cutting-edge research which directly informs the teaching you receive. We value our close links to industry. Our Industrial Liaison Board provides guidance on curriculum development and the professional attributes you will need to thrive as a graduate and leads to excellent placement, internship and career opportunities. We are one of the strongest departments in the UK for renewable energy systems and structures, with world-class facilities including FloWave and FastBlade. Our degrees are currently going through the process of reaccreditation by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers. From time-to-time programmes undergo review as part of the cyclical accreditation processes. Statuses can be checked on the Engineering Council pages. Your future career The Engineering Placement Team and the Careers Consultant linked with the School work closely together to support students by providing tailored guidance to the Careers Service’s resources, information about our placement programmes and organising workshops. We also work with employers to foster industry engagement opportunities, both for our industrial placement programmes and wider internship and graduate opportunities. This includes a Careers in Engineering Fair and hosting employer presentations. Careers in Engineering Our community Join the School of Engineering and you will become part of our vibrant student community, with student groups working on everything from rocketry, racecars and robotics, to sustainable engineering projects, Hyperloop technology and more. We even have a dedicated student makerspace where you can design, build and test your own inventions! Clubs and societies Engineering Makerspace Hear from our students Read about the study experiences of our current students and recent graduates of the School. Undergraduate profiles This article was published on 2025-02-04
