Robert Gordon University

MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

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.

Key highlights

  • Fast-track route allows completion in four years instead of five
  • Develops methodical, logical approaches to solving real-life engineering problems
  • Builds skills to balance conflicting requirements in engineering solutions

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica
  • A-level: BCC — to include to include Mathematics at grade B plus either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include English
  • International Baccalaureate: 27 — to include
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: BB — Year 2 entry SQA Advanced Higher: BB at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies.
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
  • A-level: BBB — to include to include Maths and one other from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engi

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

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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