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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: HHH6

Mechanical and Electrical Engineering

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland
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5 yearsDuration
£24,800Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
71%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the MEng (Hon) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at University of Aberdeen. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. Joint degree combining Mechanical and Electrical Engineering. Mechanical engineering is concerned with creative and imaginative use of engineering principles and science to shape the world around us, through the development of new materials, technologies, processes and products. Mechanical engineers design and develop everything that moves or has moving parts, ranging from spacecrafts and aeroplanes to racing cars, from household goods like refrigerators to the small motors that turn a CD in a CD player, from robotic control of machinery to nanotechnologies, from mechanical hearts and artif... International tuition fees are £24,800 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 a median graduate salary of £32,000 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics and Analysis
Mechanics of Materials
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Electrical Circuits and Fundamentals
Digital Electronics and Logic Design
Mechanical Design and CAD
Power Systems and Generation
Control Systems and Instrumentation
UCAS Code:HHH6
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

BBB required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, or Engineering. GCSE English at C is also required. Applicants who are predicted to achieve the Standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may be made a conditional offer of admission.

International Baccalaureate

34 points

34 Points with 6, 6, 6 at HL, including Mathematics and Physics. SL English is also required.

UCAS Points114

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£24,800

per year

Total Course Cost (5 years)£124,000

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 — University of Aberdeen

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£38,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£38,500
5 years£32,500£39,500£49,000

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
£32,000
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 £7,500 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
90%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-level average

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

Teaching on my course
71%
Learning opportunities
71%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

1 Scholarship Available

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About University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen offers Mechanical and Electrical Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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