Course contact details
Admissions
Email:admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone:01224 262728
Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Engineering
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
This intellectually challenging MEng course is fully accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and provides the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status, the highest professional qualification for an Engineer.
Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, development, construction, operation and maintenance of just about anything that has moveable parts, from artificial hip joints to oil rigs.
Mechanical engineers are constantly striving to produce safer, more durable, cost effective and efficient machines and mechanical devices, many of these having a direct impact on society and the quality of our lives.
Chartered Engineers are always in very high demand and excellent job opportunities are available in practically every field of work. If you are a team-player who has the ability to work methodically and logically and enjoys the challenge of innovating and problem-solving, this course will lead you into a fulfilling career with excellent prospects.
Modules
Assessment method
You will study four modules each Term with the modules varying in contact type. Typically you will have four hours per module per week in a mixture of lectures to the whole class (between 25 and 180 students), tutorials (usually to smaller groups), laboratories, workshops and computer laboratories to learn specialist software.
Your course resources will be available on Campus Moodle, our virtual learning environment, where you can find course notes, tutorials, coursework assignments and much more.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- H304
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBCC
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.
T LevelM
to be held in an Engineering related discipline.
HNC (BTEC)Not accepted
HND (BTEC)Not accepted
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HNCNot accepted
Scottish HNDNot accepted
Scottish HigherBBBC
To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must be at grade A. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45 Pass: 15
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in an Engineering discipline.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 27
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
To be held in an Engineering discipline.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2H3H3H3
To include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher CCCC
To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies, one of which must be at grade A. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 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. |
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests. Find out more at the URL providedhttps://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.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| EU & International | £18940* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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