Robert Gordon University

BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

Robert Gordon University

Course overview

The BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Offshore Engineering at Robert Gordon University (RGU) is a four-year undergraduate degree that prepares students for careers in mechanical engineering with a strong offshore engineering focus, including oil and gas exploration, platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation.

Throughout the course, students learn through lectures, workshops, laboratory sessions and individual or group project work and are assessed through written examinations, coursework and project reports. The programme is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) for the educational requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) registration and partly for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

Entry requirements

Candidates of the BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering from Robert Gordon University are required to submit a personal statement discussing their reasons for applying for the course and other relevant information regarding their studies. An academic or employer reference is also required, and students have the option to upload their CV along with their applications to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants require SQA Higher BBCC to include Mathematics and one of Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher.
  • Applicants need GCE A Level C CC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Electronics or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above if not held at A Level.
  • Applicants with qualifications such as HND, HNC, Access programmes or equivalent international credentials may also be considered on an individual basis.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants whose first language is not English must meet the university's minimum English language requirements, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no less than 5.5 in every section.
  • Applicants can submit equivalent test scores, such as TOEFL and PTE.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering at Robert Gordon University may go into roles such as:

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Subsea Engineer
  • Drilling Engineer
  • Platform Design Engineer
  • Pipeline Engineer

Cost of study

For this academic year, the tuition fee for the BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering in Robert Gordon University is £18,300.

Admission

Robert Gordon University BEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering applicants should visit UCAS or the university's application portal. You can speak to our trained advisors for guidance.

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