Electronic and Electrical Engineering encompasses the design and utilisation of a broad range of vital circuits and systems that fulfil society’s needs in electrical and electronic technologies.
Electronic Engineering covers analogue and digital design with integrated circuits applied to robotics, instrumentation, computer and communication systems. Electrical Engineering involves power generation and transmission, electrical motors and renewable energy. In years 1 and 2 you will study a variety of topics in electronic and electrical engineering, with introductions to communications and computer engineering.
To put into practical application what you have learnt in lectures, you will be involved in challenging team projects to build underwater robots and armoured sumo wrestling robots at year 2. In the later stages of the course, you will have the opportunity to specialise in two areas from the following: Electronic Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Communications Engineering and Computer Engineering. This allowance for specialisation has been designed to further enhance your employability.
The MEng course is fully accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET) to provide you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
Year 4
Year 5
5 Year MEng only
MEng
SQA Higher: ABBB or ABBCC to include Maths and Physics or Technological Studies, or Advanced Highers BBB to include Maths and Physics or Technological Studies, plus Standard Grade English if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level: BBC to include Maths and Physics or Engineering or Design and Technology, plus GCSE in English or English Language.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: AB2B2B2 at Higher Level to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies, plus Ordinary Level English Grade 5 if not at Higher.
IB Diploma: 28, including Maths and Physics/Technological Studies at Higher Level and English.
BEng (Hons)
SQA Higher: BBBC to include Maths, and Physics or Technological Studies at Grade B, or Advanced Higher BBC to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies, plus Standard Grade English if not held at Higher.
GCE A Level: BCC including Maths, and Physics or Engineering or Design and Technology, plus GCSE in English or English Language.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: B2B2B2C1 at Higher level to include Maths and Physics or Technological Studies at Grade B plus Ordinary Level English if not at Higher.
IB Diploma: 27 including Maths and Physics/Technological Studies at Higher Level Grade plus English.
Alternative Qualifications: Equivalent qualifications, e.g. SQA, BTEC, S/NVQs, overseas qualifications and Access programmes will be considered on an individual basis. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience are welcomed.
Degree Link Programme: A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges may be considered for Stage 3 entry.
* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.
Placement
The ‘fast-track' version of the MEng course involves summer industrial placements following years 3 and 4, enabling completion of an MEng in 48 months. Eligibility for this route will be confirmed at the end of year 2.
Professional Accreditation
The MEng and BEng courses are accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). The MEng provides you with the full academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The BEng (Hons) course requires further study at Masters Level to satisfy the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status.
If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.
Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:
Scholarships
Locally-based companies recognise the value of an engineering education at Robert Gordon University and they have made available a number of different scholarships for the financial support of selected undergraduate students. The following scholarships are available to students on this course: Talisman, Wood Group, Bureau Veritas, Petrofac and AMEC.
For Academic Year 2012/2013
Scottish/EU Students
Rest of UK Students
International Students
For Academic Year 2011/2012
UK/EU Students
International Students
All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.
For further information see Student Finance pages
All applicants must apply online at www.ucas.com/students/apply.
Once you register and create your username and password you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, view and respond to your offers.
Electronic and Electrical Engineering graduates have pursued careers in the development and operation of electronic and electrical systems in automotive systems, oil and gas engineering, power generation and utilisation, marine technology, consumer equipment and complex control systems for industry, as well as a range of opportunities in the telecommunications industries.
