Robert Gordon University

BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Robert Gordon University offers a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical and Offshore Engineering. This course will provide you with the ability to work methodically and logically to solve real-word problems. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to manage challenges and conflicting requirements for a successful and rewarding career.

Key highlights

  • Develops methodical, logical approaches to solving real-world engineering problems
  • Builds skills to manage challenges and conflicting technical requirements
  • Combines mechanical engineering with an offshore engineering specialism

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include English
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
  • Scottish Highers: CCCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica; minimum (widening access) offer
  • HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements

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

Careers this course leads to

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Offshore Engineer
  • Subsea Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Maintenance Engineer
  • Project Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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