A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in Mechanical (including related variations and specialisms such as Agricultural Engineering, Naval Architecture, Aerospace and Aeronautical Engineering) Manufacturing, Automotive Engineering or Industrial Engineering.
Competence in programming is essential. During your degree you must have completed a programming course in a high-level language (such as C++, C#, Java, Python, Matlab or equivalent).
If you apply with an academic background in another field you may be considered if you have completed the equivalent of 40 credits of courses related to manufacturing technology. Your marks for these courses must be equivalent to UK 2:1 as a minimum.
Examples of courses relevant to this degree are:
manufacturing systems
advanced manufacturing technology
industrial systems engineering
industrial information systems
industrial automation
fluid mechanics
finite element analysis
mechatronics
automation
additive manufacture
meterology and measurement
CAD/CAM
engineering materials
CNC (Computer Numerical Control)
metallurgy
This requirement may be partially met by relevant industrial experience. Applicants with non-standard backgrounds may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
If you aren't eligible for the above entry requirements, you might have a chance to explore pathway options at The University of Edinburgh. If you want to find out more, speak to our counsellors.