About Meng Mechanical Engineering With Financial Management in University of Strathclyde

Study with us

• Mechanical Engineering course is Ranked No 1 in Scotland and in the UK top 10 (Complete University Guide 2020)
• gain access to industry scholarships
• become part of a department that is targeted annually for graduate recruitment by more than 60 companies, enhancing your career prospects
• opportunity to participate in Formula Student, the national competition to build a racing car
• option to study abroad

Why this course?

Mechanical engineers are recognised for their knowledge and skills in conceiving, designing, implementing and operating devices, machines, engines and energy systems.

Graduates from the Department of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering - which is consistently rated in the top 10 such departments in the UK -  are part of a new breed of engineer who can take on challenges ranging from traditional industries to areas such as new materials, sustainable development and aerospace.

Studying Mechanical Engineering with Financial Management will help you develop an awareness of the financial aspects of engineering management, including raising capital in the bond markets to finance innovation in the engineering industry. Such awareness is highly sought-after and rewarded by employers.

Study abroad is an option for all our courses. The named degree (Mechanical Engineering with International Study) ensures that the international study experience is recognised in the title of the degree award. 

Assessment

Our assessment methods include:

• written exams
• coursework assignments
• presentations
• individual/group projects

The final award classification is normally based on inputs from the first assessed attempt at compulsory and specified optional classes across all years, except Year 1, plus, if appropriate, an oral exam.

Learning & teaching

In the early stages, learning skills are developed through interactive teaching, problem-solving and problem-based learning. In later years, students will take part in lectures, tutorials, web-based interactive learning, practical work and computer-based learning. The emphasis on individual and group projects increases as our students’ skills develop.

Careers

With skills including analytical, numeracy and problem solving, Mechanical Engineering graduates are suited to a wide range of career opportunities. Combing these studies with Financial Management further strengthens career prospects.

Recent graduates have been recruited into areas such as oil and gas, subsea, energy, building services and engineering consulting. Some of the graduates’ job titles include Mechanical Design Engineer, Trainee Driller, Project Engineer and Technical Services Engineer.

Graduates combining their studies with financial management have been recruited into energy and finance, with job titles including Energy Researcher and Graduate Engineer.

Some of our students have also continued to postgraduate study or research.

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

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)

Graduate Courses (2020-2021)

Cost of Living

List of expenses apart from the basic tuition fee are as compiled below.

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.