Engineering

Close-up of a grinding wheel in action, with sparks flying as a lecturer in a navy-blue coat sharpens a metal component.

About The Engineering Department

Glasgow Kelvin College is the largest College provider of Civil Engineering courses in Scotland and offers courses including NC, HNC and HND on a full-time, part-time and day-release basis. We also offer all the Civil Vocational programmers including Foundation, Modern and Higher Apprenticeships.

Video Focus

Thinking about a future in engineering?

Hear directly from our students about what it’s like to study at Glasgow Kelvin College – from practical workshops to exciting career pathways, they share how our courses help turn ideas into real-world skills.

  • A student in a helmet and blue jacket driving a custom-built electric car in an open parking area outside a modern college building, surrounded by trees
  • A student in a blue hoodie holding a microphone, standing in front of an electrical engineering workstation at Glasgow Kelvin College. The text overlay reads 'Electrical Engineering at Kelvin ⚡' with the student introducing themselves as Shedon
  • A student in a grey and teal hoodie sitting on a black sofa, holding a microphone and smiling. The text overlay reads 'Engineering at Kelvin 💡' with the student introducing themselves as studying HNC Mechanical Engineering at Glasgow Kelvin College.
  • A group of people standing around three colorful, custom-built model cars at the finish line of the Annual Kelvin CAD Car Race. The winning car, a bright blue and yellow van, is in the foreground with a "Winner" sticker, while the other two cars, one purple and one red, are beside it on a paved surface.

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