11 university, college and Graduate Apprenticeship routes, with entry grades checked October 2026. Always check the course page before you apply.
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.