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UndergraduateMaster of EngineeringUCAS: H304

Mechanical Engineering

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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0 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. 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 havin... International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Mechanics of Solids and Structures
Fluid Mechanics and Aerodynamics
Machine Design and Analysis
Control Systems and Dynamics
Manufacturing Processes and Materials
Engineering Professional Practice and Management
Final Year Research Project
UCAS Code:H304
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

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.

International Baccalaureate

27 points

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.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (12 months)£18,300

Home Student Fee

£1,820

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£33,000£50,000
3 years£27,500£33,000£42,000
5 years£33,500£39,500£51,000

UK subject average: £31,500 — 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
£33,000
UK average
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£31,500

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 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: CAH10-01-02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

95%Working
5%Work & Study
65%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

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
83%
Assessment and feedback
80%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Mechanical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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