Subject area: Engineering
Why choose Engineering at the University of Edinburgh?
Our curriculum balances technical depth; practical learning and industrial engagement. This takes you on a journey from studying engineering theory to becoming a creative, adaptable and resilient engineer ready for tomorrow's workplace.
Shaped by industrial employers, our programmes equip you with:
- the knowledge
- team-working
- critical thinking skills
you need to tackle the complexities and compromises of real-world engineering problems.
You will have opportunities to gain practical experience through design projects, run with our industrial partners, internships and placements.
Or, by joining our student-led projects such as:
- Engineering for Change (sustainability)
- Formula Student (automotive technology)
- HYPED (Hyperloop)
- Endeavour (rocketry)
- Asteria (space and satellites)
The thing I like most about being a student here is the city. I was attracted to studying at Edinburgh by the beautiful city – there really is no better place to live for five years!
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Introducing Engineering
Engineers create innovative solutions to real-world problems.
Engineering is all around us, making up much of what we take for granted: telecommunications, transport, energy generation and distribution, buildings, bridges, water supply, materials, fuels and much more. Engineers invent products, systems and processes that are:
- faster
- smaller
- cleaner
- safer
- stronger
- more efficient
- more environmentally friendly
- more economical
- more sustainable
- more marketable
Engineering at Edinburgh has a long and distinguished history plus a vibrant and successful present. Our graduates have a distinctive blend of technical skills, ingenuity and entrepreneurship. This opens the door to rewarding careers.
Disciplines
Modern engineering is a multidisciplinary field. Our programmes reflect this with cross-disciplinary design projects and teaching.
Your programme will include material from one or more of our four disciplines:
- chemical engineering
- civil and environmental engineering
- electronics and electrical engineering
- mechanical engineering
You can keep your options open by applying for H100 Engineering. In Year 1 of this programme, you will study a general engineering course that covers all four teaching areas. This gives you an insight into engineering, as a whole, and helps you focus on areas of interest.
Second-year entry
Suitably qualified students can apply for direct entry into Year 2. This limits your flexibility but it means you can complete your degree in three years - comparable to the rest of the UK.
Please note that you cannot apply for direct entry into Year 2 for:
- H100
- Electronics and Computer Science
- Structural Engineering with Architecture
Accreditation
All our MEng programmes are accredited as fully satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
All of our BEng programmes are accredited as partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng). You need an accredited programme to complete the CEng educational base.
Find your degree
17 degrees in Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (BEng) H800
- Chemical Engineering (MEng) H804
- Civil Engineering (BEng) H200
- Civil Engineering (MEng) H203
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (BEng) HH36
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (MEng) HHH6
- Electronics and Computer Science (MEng) GHK6
- Electronics and Computer Science (BEng) GH60
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering (MEng) H601
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering (BEng) H600
- Engineering (BEng/MEng) H100
- Mechanical Engineering (MEng) H303
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng) H300
- Structural and Fire Safety Engineering (BEng) HH21
- Structural and Fire Safety Engineering (MEng) HHF1
- Structural Engineering with Architecture (BEng) H2K1
- Structural Engineering with Architecture (MEng) H2KC
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Find your degree
17 degrees in Engineering
- Chemical Engineering (BEng) H800
- Chemical Engineering (MEng) H804
- Civil Engineering (BEng) H200
- Civil Engineering (MEng) H203
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (BEng) HH36
- Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (MEng) HHH6
- Electronics and Computer Science (MEng) GHK6
- Electronics and Computer Science (BEng) GH60
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering (MEng) H601
- Electronics and Electrical Engineering (BEng) H600
- Engineering (BEng/MEng) H100
- Mechanical Engineering (MEng) H303
- Mechanical Engineering (BEng) H300
- Structural and Fire Safety Engineering (BEng) HH21
- Structural and Fire Safety Engineering (MEng) HHF1
- Structural Engineering with Architecture (BEng) H2K1
- Structural Engineering with Architecture (MEng) H2KC