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University degree

Mechanical Engineering

Robert Gordon University
Qualification
Degree
Length
5 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Find out more about the Mechanical Engineering course with MEng Degree taught on campus by Robert Gordon University (RGU) - a top ranking university for graduate employment based in Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. The accredited MEng Mechanical Engineering degree at Robert Gordon University will enable you to be involved in the design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant across a wide range of industries. You'll constantly strive to produce safer, durable, affordable and more efficient machines and systems to benefit society.

The course will allow you to put into practice the knowledge and skills you have gained, exposing you to real-world issues, where you will apply method and logic to solve these problems, in the face of conflicting requirements. You will work on a variety of items from small components to extremely large plant, machinery or vehicles. The first two years are common across our Mechanical Engineering courses.

At the end of Year 2, you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to take.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
96-111 pts10%
128-143 pts15%
144-159 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
176-191 pts10%
208-223 pts10%
224-239 pts15%
240+ pts10%
How they qualified
90% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel90%
otherHE10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
90%
In work or further study after
90%
In professional / skilled jobs
85%
Continue past first year
79%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£33,000
After 15 months
£33,000
3 years on
£39,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
79%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching78%
Assessment & feedback88%
Academic support83%
Well organised67%
Learning resources74%
Student community90%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Robert Gordon University's own site.
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