About Beng Hons Aero-mechanical Engineering in University of Strathclyde
Study with us
- ranked in the UK top 10 for Mechanical Engineering (Complete University Guide 2020)
- learn how to design aircraft engines, control systems, landing gear and the many parts which sustain flight
- participate in the Formula Student competition to design, build and race a racing car
- design and manufacture a remote-control scale aircraft
- opportunity for hands-on flight experience
What you'll study
All students experience the same learning pace in the first two years and BEng students can, and often do, transfer to the five-year MEng programme. The Aero-Mechanical courses diverge from the core earlier to develop specialist themes.
Studying BEng Aero-Mechanical Engineering you'll learn about:
- aerodynamics
- flight & spaceflight mechanics
- aero-propulsion systems
- gas dynamics
- computational fluid dynamics
- materials for aerospace applications
- aero-elasticity
- lightweight structures
Careers
With skills including analytical, numeracy and problem solving, graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities.
While almost all Aero-Mechanical students continue to graduate with MEng (five-year) degree, those who graduate with BEng Honours often enter sectors including:
- aerospace
- automotive
- manufacturing
- engineering consulting
- armed forces
- energy & environmental engineering
Academic qualification equivalents
- For entry to Strathclyde undergraduate programmes we'd look for 70-75% in all subjects taken at level XII and the same at level X.
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS : 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component
- TOEFL : 73-79 overall, with the following minimum scores in each component: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing: 19
- PTE : 54-57 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
University of Strathclyde Highlights
| Type of University |
Public |
| Established |
1964 |
| Rank |
Scottish University of the Year, 2020 |
| Common Deadline |
January 15 |
| Number of Programs available |
250 undergraduate and 200 graduate courses |
| Academic Departments |
4 |
| Test Scores Accepted |
IELTS or equivalent |
| Acceptance rate |
42% |
| Financial Aid |
Available as Scholarships and awards |
University of Strathclyde Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
Fee for various range of courses available at the university varies as per their duration, level and type of program. Some of the popular courses with their respective fees are as mentioned below.
Undergraduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty/Program |
Fee (in GBP) |
| BBA |
17,500 |
| Biomedical Engineering |
21,500 |
| Computer & Information Sciences |
18,100 |
| Mathematics & Statistics |
15,300 |
| Architecture |
18,100 |
Graduate Courses (2020-2021)
| Name of Faculty |
Fee (in GBP) |
| Faculty of humanities & social science |
15,300 |
| Strathclyde Business School |
24,300 |
| Faculty of Science |
20,350 |
| Faculty of Engineering |
20,900 |
Cost of Living
List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.
| Cost |
Amount (GBP per week) |
| Accommodation |
100 to 142 |
| Food, local travel, laundry, among others |
100 |
| Books and supplies, clothing, graduation fees, et al. |
16.22 |
| Total |
216.22 – 258.22 |
Note that candidates looking for their private rented accommodation will require 100 to 125 GBP, per week, for a room in a shared plus other expenses.
