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Undergraduate Courses

Engineering - Undergraduate

Situated in the energy capital of Europe, we are committed to producing industry ready, highly employable, next generation engineers across a range of disciplines. Our demand-driven and quality assured courses will ensure you are ready for the world of work.

We work closely with local, national and international companies to ensure our courses continue to meet the demands of employers and their changing industries.

Study engineering at RGU and experience practical, industry-led learning and teaching, state-of-the-art facilities, guest lecturers and project work in every year of study. We are here to support you and your career ambitions.

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The BEng (Hons) Engineering Design course at Robert Gordon University has been developed due to industry demand. There is a need for design engineers who can think creatively about challenges faced by industry and develop innovative solutions to solve these challenges.

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Combine mechanical and electrical engineering to develop the multidisciplinary skills behind modern intelligent technologies. From mechatronics and automation to electrical machines and control systems, you will learn how mechanical and electrical technologies work together to create innovative solutions for an increasingly connected and electrified world.

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Apply mechanical engineering to the challenging world of offshore and energy systems. Combining mechanical engineering with specialist study of offshore structures, hydrodynamics, drilling and production, this course prepares you to design, analyse and support engineering systems operating in some of the world's most demanding environments.

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Combine mechanical and electrical engineering to develop the multidisciplinary skills behind modern intelligent technologies. From mechatronics and automation to electrical machines and control systems, you will learn how mechanical and electrical technologies work together to create innovative solutions for an increasingly connected and electrified world.

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The mission of achieving the Net Zero target worldwide is changing the way we live and transforming the energy industry. This will result in significant demand for renewable energy engineers. On this course you will develop the comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills, and creativity required by employers in the global renewable energy industry.

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Explore the fundamentals of robotics through a mix of theory and hands-on projects designed for aspiring makers, engineers, and innovators! Learn to build and program robots using sensors, motors, and AI. Through practical challenges, you’ll develop problem-solving skills, creativity, and technical expertise - preparing for the future of automation and robotics!

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Graduate Apprenticeships are an innovative route to a degree qualification blending academic study with work-based learning, supported by the student’s employer. The Graduate Apprenticeship in BEng (Hons) Engineering: Design and Manufacture covers a blend of engineering design and manufacture topics.

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Graduate Apprenticeships are an innovative route to a degree qualification blending academic study with work-based learning, supported by the student’s employer. This course covers topics in instrumentation and automation providing the student with a grounding in engineering principles, concepts and theories involving managerial, technical and environmental issues in the modern workplace.

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Are you interested in transforming innovative ideas into practical products and systems? The MEng Engineering Design course will equip you with the essential design capabilities and manufacturing expertise to succeed across diverse engineering sectors.  

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Develop advanced expertise in the integration of mechanical, electrical and intelligent technologies. This integrated master's course combines mechatronics, electrical machines, advanced control and smart engineering, preparing you to design sophisticated multidisciplinary systems and contribute to the next generation of automated, electrified and intelligent technologies.

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Combine advanced mechanical engineering with specialist offshore expertise to tackle complex challenges in offshore and energy industries. Develop your knowledge of offshore structures, hydrodynamics, drilling and production alongside advanced engineering analysis, preparing you for professional roles involving demanding offshore, subsea and energy systems.

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Take your mechanical engineering expertise to an advanced level with an integrated master's degree combining engineering science, advanced analysis and emerging technologies. Develop the technical depth, professional judgement and leadership skills to tackle complex engineering challenges and progress towards a career as a professional engineer.

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The MEng Renewable Energy Engineering degree is designed to create future-proof professional engineers who can tackle existing and future engineering challenges and transform the renewable energy industry. Graduates from this course will be equipped with the comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills and creativity required by the global renewable energy industry.

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The Robotics Engineering MEng provides a broad and detailed education in designing and deploying intelligent robotic systems. It brings together mechanical, electrical, and computing disciplines, with practical, project-focused work embedded from the start.