Undergraduate Programmes

 This programme focuses on developing practical and theoretical skills in mechanical engineering, preparing students for a wide range of careers in industry and research. The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering degrees focus on industry-relevant topics to reflect the needs of today’s employers, giving you the opportunity to build a successful career in the design, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

Tailored for those with a passion for aviation, this programme covers aircraft design, structures, and advanced manufacturing techniques.  The MEng (Hons) / BEng (Hons) Aircraft Engineering has been designed in partnership with the aerospace industry, and will provide you with the skills required to work effectively in the aircraft design, manufacturing, aerodynamic and structural design and repair and overhaul sectors.  

Civil Engineering students will explore the design, construction, and maintenance of infrastructure systems essential for modern societies, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. The BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering course covers broad-based civil engineering subjects to equip you with knowledge and skills to plan, design and implement major civil engineering projects.

 The BSc (Hons) Town Planning programme offers students a unique opportunity to advance their careers through personal and professional development. This Workplace Learning programme, which follows the same format as a Graduate Apprenticeship, is designed to enhance town planning and management competence focusing on enhancing employability prospects by equipping learners with practical skills and knowledge. 

The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering emphasises work-based learning, with one day per week at UWS Paisley Campus.

This accredited degree by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), including major engineering institutions, meets academic requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partly fulfils the academic criteria for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

The UWS Graduate Apprenticeship BEng (Hons) Engineering Design & Manufacture effectively combines university education with work-based learning.

Students attend UWS one day per week, while workplace learning makes up over a third of the degree. The programme, which is taught by expert academics, emphasises advanced design and manufacturing concepts. These include CAD, prototyping, simulation, and digital manufacturing. The programme also covers  covers essential management, data analysis, and quality assurance skill-building aspects. 

Develop the leadership and organisational skills needed to manage large-scale projects, with a focus on engineering and energy sectors.  

Our accredited MSc Project Management course you will gain:

• the necessary skills and confidence to guide and manage projects to successful completion
• key skills for employment in the field of, and associated fields of, project management
• an enquiring, analytical and creative approach to managing projects

Our MSc Quality Management course, which accredited by the Chartered Quality Institute (CQI), addresses strategic quality and leadership issues focused on achieving customer satisfaction. It is suitable for those wishing to pursue a career in the industrial or service sector as a quality professional.

 Our MSc Sustainable Technology prepares you for careers in the sustainable engineering sector where there is increasing demand for graduates. Through vocationally relevant material and research-based teaching, you will develop an understanding of the principles of sustainability and how they apply to the growing sustainable technology sector. This programme is ideal for those with a science or engineering background who want to develop skills in sustainable technologies.

The programme has three pathways:

• MSc Sustainable Technology and Energy
• MSc Sustainable Technology and Environment
• MSc Sustainable Technology and Management