BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (University of Aberdeen)
Associate Degree: BEng Mechanical Engineering (Various Disciplines)
Our Associate Degree for Mechanical Engineering with the University of Aberdeen offers students a wide range of knowledge and skills relevant to mechanical, manufacture, process, oil and gas and alternative energy industries.
Students will spend their first two years at Forth Valley College’s state-of-the-art Falkirk Campus. Students will then progress to the University of Aberdeen for year three and four, with all students being guaranteed free accommodation.
The University’s teaching is supported by world-class facilities, including laboratories dedicated to particular areas of work such as satellite communications, computer-aided design, electrical machines, materials testing, laser welding, hydraulics and fluids, large structures and geotechnics.
According to the Royal Academy of Engineering, Aberdeen is one of 13 engineering hot spots in the UK with over 8,000 engineering businesses across the city and surrounding region. The School of Engineering has strong links with industry, including local, national and international organisations, who support our teaching through guest lectures and seminars, placement opportunities, site visits and scholarships.
In their third year, students will have the opportunity to select from a wide range of disciplines and can choose to follow any of the pathways below:
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical and Electrical)
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical with Oil and Gas Studies)
- BEng Engineering (Mechanical)
*Subject to approval
Content
Year 1
- Applications of Programmable Logic Controllers
- Fundamentals of Control Systems and Transducers
- Statics and Strength of Materials
- Engineering Skills
- Computer Aided Draughting for Engineers
- Engineering Principles
- Materials Selection
- Quality Management: An Introduction
- Thermofluids
- Dynamics
- Pneumatics and Hydraulics
- Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 1
Year 2
- Engineering Mathematics 1 and 2
- Communication: Practical Skills
- Project Management
- Information Technology: Applications Software 1
- Business Awareness and Continuing Professional Development
- Engineering Drawing
- Heat Transfer and Fluid Mechanics
- Plant Systems
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning Practice and Design
- Applied Industrial Plant Maintenance
- Strength of Materials: Advanced
- Mechanical Engineering: Graded Unit 2
- Manufacturing: Process and Equipment Selection
Year 3
- Fluid Dynamics
- Materials Engineering
- Design and Manufacture
- Control Engineering
- Instrumentation
Year 4
Students choose specialist subjects from:
- Fluid Mechanics
- Thermodynamics
- Strength of Materials
- Machine Dynamics
Mandatory courses include a year-long individual project plus Engineering Design and Manufacture that includes an industrial project. Other options such as Petroleum Engineering and Automotive Technologies are available.
Career Paths
Mechanical Engineering graduates are employed in a wide range of industry sectors such as the manufacturing, energy, construction, automotive, aerospace and medical industries. They are involved in the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems and new technologies, and in the safety and reliability assessment of engineering structures and components
Entry requirements
One of the following:
- Two Highers at grade C or above in Mathematics and a relevant science or technology subject
- Foundation Apprenticeship in Engineering
- Successful completion of a relevant National Qualification at Level 6
- Applicants who do not meet these criteria, but have relevant experience or alternative qualifications will be considered
Additional Requirements:
- Please note that selection will be made via successful interview and skills test.
More Info
Further advice for full-time applicants:
• Please ensure you have an online account before starting your application
• If you created your account prior to November 2024, you will need to register a new account
• Before starting the application process, please ensure you already hold or are working towards the relevant entry qualifications required for the course you are applying for
• Ensure you use your own personal email address when creating your online account
• Once you have submitted your application, you will receive an automated email immediately
• If you do not receive an acknowledgement e-mail immediately, please check your SPAM/Junk folder
• Please include as much detail as possible in your personal statement such as: the reason you are applying, future career plans, previous employment, relevant experience, hobbies and interests
• Disclosing support needs in your application will not affect your chances of being offered a place on a course at Forth Valley College
• If your application is successful, you will be invited for interview. For January start courses interviews will be in Nov/Dec and interviews for August start courses will take place between February and May
• If your application is unsuccessful, you will be offered support in finding a suitable alternative course
• Applicants who provide a mobile phone number on their application form will be sent a text reminder prior to the day of interview
• If you are unable to attend an interview or wish to withdraw your application - please email student.applications@forthvalley.ac.uk
Falkirk Campus
Full-Time
17 August 2026
04 June 2027
Level 8