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Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

BEng (Hon) · 4 Years · Full-time · 07/09/2026 · UndergraduateMain Site - Aberdeen
Awarded by:
Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen

Course summary

There is a great demand in industry for engineering graduates that have a broad range of knowledge, covering both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. This BEng course includes the core aspects of the Mechanical Engineering course and combines it with a specialism in Electrical Engineering.

Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant used in a very wide range of industries. Electrical Engineering involves the technology of power generation and transmission, electrical generators, motors, the development and operation of renewable energy schemes and environmentally-friendly engineering systems.

The first two years are common to all three of our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to follow.

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
  • Engineering and Technology, Institution of

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
HH36
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BCC

To include Maths and either Design and Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Must be held in Engineering discipline.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 45 credits P: 15 credits

Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in an Engineering discipline.

Scottish Higher - BBCC

To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.

Scottish Advanced Higher

Accepted

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

To include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3

To include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.

Scottish HNC - Pass

Relevant HNC may be considered for entry

Scottish HND - Pass

Relevant HND may be considered for entry

HNC (BTEC) - P

Relevant HNC may be considered for entry

HND (BTEC) - P

Relevant HND may be considered for entry

Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) - Pass

May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers

T Level - M

to be held in an Engineering related discipline.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Scottish Higher - CCCC

To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher.

English language requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Further Information on English language requirements https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.

Learn more on the Robert Gordon University website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
Republic of Ireland£7220Year 1
EU£18300Year 1
Scotland£1820Year 1
Channel Islands£7220Year 1
England£7220Year 1
Northern Ireland£7220Year 1
Wales£7220Year 1
International£18300Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

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