Degrees, Graduate Apprenticeships and college routes linked to DT subjects, with standard and widening access grades (checked October 2026). Requirements change every year, so always check the course page before you apply.
University · University of StrathclydeProduct Design Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H771
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English (Higher preferred)
- Notes
- Higher Art & Design, D&M or Graphic Communication recommended. A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · University of StrathclydeProduct Design and Innovation
BSc (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W240
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English (Higher preferred)
- Notes
- Higher Art & Design, D&M or Graphic Communication recommended.
University · University of Glasgow (with Glasgow School of Art)Product Design Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H3W2
StandardAAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics, at AA
- Notes
- Standard: AAAAA by end of S6, at least AABB after S5. Widening access: AABB or BBBB and a pre-entry programme.
University · Glasgow School of ArtProduct Design
BDes/MEDes (Hons), 4–5 yrs · UCAS HW72
StandardABBBWidening accessBBCC
- Subjects
- English or an English-based subject
- Notes
- Digital portfolio and interview.
University · Edinburgh Napier UniversityProduct Design
BDes (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W241
StandardBBBCWidening accessBCCC
- Subjects
- None required; Art & Design or D&M preferred
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Year 2 entry with Advanced Highers BBC.
University · University of Edinburgh (Edinburgh College of Art)Product Design
BA (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS W240
StandardABBB
- Subjects
- N5 English
- Notes
- ABBB in one sitting, or AABB/ABBBB over two. Digital portfolio required.
University · University of Dundee (DJCAD)Product Design (2nd year entry)
BSc (Hons) · UCAS W240
- Subjects
- 2 Advanced Highers at BB plus 2 Highers at BB
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Art & Design or an English-based subject preferred.
College route · Edinburgh College (Granton)HND 3D Design: Interior, Product and Exhibition Design
HND, 2 yrs
- Subjects
- 2 Highers or other SCQF 6 qualifications
- Notes
- Portfolio and interview. Leads to degree study or employment.
University · University of Edinburgh (ESALA)Architecture
BA/MA (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS K100
StandardAAAAAWidening accessABBB
- Subjects
- Maths at A, or Maths and Physics at B; N5 English
- Notes
- Evidence of artistic ability. Standard: by end of S5 preferred.
University · University of StrathclydeArchitectural Studies
BSc (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS K100
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBB
- Subjects
- English; Maths or Physics; and Art & Design, Graphic Communication or D&M (standard)
- Notes
- Without an art or design subject you may be asked for a portfolio.
University · University of DundeeArchitecture
MArch, 5 yrs · UCAS K100
StandardBBBCWidening accessBBCC
- Subjects
- An English-based subject
University · Robert Gordon UniversityArchitecture
MArch, 6 yrs · UCAS K100
StandardBBBBWidening accessBCCC
- Subjects
- English-based subject; Maths or a science; Art & Design preferred
- Notes
- Without Higher Art & Design or D&M you must send a portfolio.
University · Edinburgh Napier UniversityArchitectural Technology
BSc (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS K236
StandardBBBCWidening accessCCCC
- Subjects
- None listed
- Notes
- Year 2 entry with Advanced Highers BBC and N5 Maths.
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityArchitectural Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS K131
StandardBBBBWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths or a relevant technological subject; N5 English
University · University of EdinburghMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths at A and a science (Engineering Science or Physics preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B; N5 English at C
- Notes
- Standard: by end of S5 preferred. MEng (H303) has the same requirements.
University · University of EdinburghElectrical and Mechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HH36
StandardAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and a science (Physics or Engineering Science preferred); N5 Engineering Science or Physics at B
University · University of StrathclydeMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAABWidening accessABBB
- Subjects
- Standard: Maths and Physics at A. Widening access: Maths and Engineering Science or Physics. N5 English
- Notes
- A Foundation Apprenticeship can replace a non-essential Higher.
University · University of GlasgowMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardAAAAAWidening accessAABB
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics at AA
- Notes
- Standard: AAAAA by end of S6, at least AABB after S5. Widening access: AABB or BBBB plus a pre-entry programme.
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityMechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering
MEng, 5 yrs · UCAS HH38
StandardAAABWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
University · Heriot-Watt UniversityRobotics, Autonomous and Interactive Systems
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS HP71
StandardAABBWidening accessBBBC
- Subjects
- Maths and one of Computing Science, Engineering Science or Physics; N5 English
University · Edinburgh Napier UniversityMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardBBBCWidening accessBCCC
- Subjects
- Maths (Applications of Maths not accepted)
- Notes
- Year 2 entry with Advanced Highers BBC.
University · University of DundeeMechanical Engineering
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs · UCAS H300
StandardBBBCWidening accessBBCC
- Subjects
- Maths and Engineering Science or Physics
Graduate Apprenticeship · Edinburgh Napier UniversityEngineering: Design and Manufacture (Graduate Apprenticeship)
BEng (Hons)
- Subjects
- You must be employed in a GA job in Scotland
- Notes
- Employed by a manufacturer and studying one day a week. Search GA vacancies on apprenticeships.scot.
Graduate Apprenticeship · Glasgow Caledonian UniversityEngineering: Design and Manufacture (Graduate Apprenticeship)
BEng (Hons), 4 yrs
StandardBBCC
- Subjects
- Maths and a science or technological subject; a GA job with an employer
- Notes
- A Foundation Apprenticeship counts as a non-essential Higher at B. Figures shown are for 2026 entry.
College route · Edinburgh College (Midlothian)Mechanical Engineering University Route
HNC then HND, then years 3–4 at Heriot-Watt
- Subjects
- Higher Maths and Physics or Engineering Science, or NC Engineering Systems
- Notes
- Two years at college, then you go straight into year 3 of the degree. A similar route exists for Electrical and Electronic Engineering.