Mechanical and Offshore Engineering

Year 1

You will develop basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering as well as practical, organisational, study and IT skills in Year 1. You will begin to understand the integrative nature of the Engineering design process.

Year 2

Foundations laid down in Year 1 are built on by increasing your level of knowledge and understanding. You will develop your problem solving skills and enhance your ability to interpret and critically evaluate technical data and information and their relationship to wider society.

Year 3

This year enables you to further develop your analytical skills and competence. You will also learn about and implement Project Management through studying the key principles and undertaking group project work. Your overall grade from this year counts 20% towards your final Honours classification.

Year 4

You will engage in an individual research or industrial project to integrate technical, transferable and project management skills and increase your depth of knowledge and understanding by studying further specialist modules. All your module grades this year will count towards your Honours classification.

Year 5

The MEng course is available in two versions: standard five year or fast-track. For students taking the fast-track MEng route, the final stage runs over two summers before and after Year 4 and is based on two industrial placements and block delivery of advanced Analytical and Professional Management modules where you will increase the depth of your technical knowledge and the breadth of management skills, including Corporate Social Responsibility.

Student stories

Hear from our students and graduates about their experiences studying this course:

Activity Summary

You will study four modules each Term with the modules varying in contact type. Typically you will have four hours per module per week in a mixture of lectures to the whole class (between 25 and 180 students), tutorials (usually to smaller groups), laboratories, workshops and computer laboratories to learn specialist software.

Your course resources will be available on Campus Moodle, our virtual learning environment, where you can find course notes, tutorials, coursework assignments and much more.

Year 4

• Lectures - 135 students per group, 10 hours per week
• Tutorial - 40 - 80 students per group, 2 hours per week
• Project Supervision - 1 small group, 1 hour per week
• Practical class or workshop - 40 students per group, 2 hours per week

How long is a MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering course?

A Mechanical and Offshore Engineering degree can be completed within 4-5 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.

Independent Study

A total of 150 hours per 15 credit module is the norm. To get the most out of your course you are expected to spend an equivalent amount of time studying outside the timetabled classes. This could include, for example, reading lecture notes, undertaking tutorial problems, writing up lab reports or other coursework, practicing specialist software skills.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Academic staff are experienced Engineers, many with Chartered status and industry links, who have achieved or are working towards Higher Education Academy Fellowship - a professional recognition of their practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. Many are research-active and some feature in the annual STAR awards (Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition) voted for by the students.

Engineering Applications Supervisors will take you through the more practical aspects of Engineering in our Flexible Learning Labs and Technicians and postgraduate research students will provide support for projects and laboratory work.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed each term:

• 3 written exams, average time of exam: three hours

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of submission of coursework.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

Placements

On the 4 year (fast-track) course, two 10 week optional placements are offered which may be paid or unpaid.

The University has strong contacts with industry and our Placement Office staff liaise with companies offering placements and provide support to students. The Placement Office also work with the School of Engineering to ensure that the placement content is appropriate for the MEng course.

You are expected to be proactive and will need to apply for and be successful in placement interview.

Job Prospects

Our graduates are highly sought after and many of them gain employment in the global oil and gas engineering sector.

Is Mechanical and Offshore Engineering a good career choice?

Previous MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:

• Marine Engineer 
• Senior Well Engineer 
• Drilling Manager 
• Specialist Drilling Engineer 
• Petroleum Engineer 
• Rig Manager 
• Subsea Engineer 
• Business Analyst 

What is needed for a MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering course?

Standard Entry Requirements

• SQA Higher: BBBC  to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
• GCE A Level: BCC to include Mathematics at grade B plus either Physics, Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.
• Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3  to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
• IB Diploma: 27 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.

Minimum Entry Requirements

The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are:

• SQA Higher: CCCC to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher.

International Students

International students who do not meet our direct entry requirements for this course can gain additional entry points through our International College at Robert Gordon University.

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.

Tuition fees for this MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering course are as follows:

For Academic Year 2024/2025

SCOTTISH STUDENTS

• £1,820 per academic year

EU STUDENTS

• £6,930 per academic year
• To be confirmed for year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

REST OF UK STUDENTS

• £6,930 per academic year
• To be confirmed for year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• £17,840 per academic year
• To be confirmed for year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

For Academic Year 2023/2024

SCOTTISH STUDENTS

• £1,820 per academic year

EU STUDENTS

• £6,750 per academic year
• £8,500 per year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

REST OF UK STUDENTS

• £6,750 per academic year
• £8,500 per year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

• £17,150 per academic year
• £25,725 per year 3 and 4 for fast-track MEng

Locally-based companies recognise the value of an engineering education at RGU and they have made a number of different scholarships available for the financial support of selected undergraduate students.