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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H150
Engineering Design
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The course has been developed to meet the growing demand of Design Engineers who can think creatively about challenges faced by industry, and develop innovative solutions to solve these challenges. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform ideas into real, fully-functioning products. You will learn how to think creatively, while combining your technical engineering expertise, to enhance and improve how a business performs and operates. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Engineering Design Fundamentals
Mechanical Engineering Principles
Computer-Aided Design and Modelling
Manufacturing Technologies and Processes
Product Development and Innovation
Systems Analysis and Specification
Engineering Materials and Selection
Design Project and Implementation
UCAS Code:H150
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC to include Mathematics or Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points to include Higher Level Maths OR 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. |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200
Home Student Fee
£7,220
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £30,000 | £35,000 | £41,000 |
| 3 years | £27,500 | £33,500 | £42,500 |
| 5 years | £33,500 | £40,500 | £51,000 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 27% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
81%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
57%Learning resources
86%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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