Overview

The Mechanical and Offshore Engineering (Hons) course offered at Robert Gordon University has an international focus where you will gain knowledge in oil and gas exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation.

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.

Job Prospects

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

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Dynamics

Electrical Power

Mechanical Engineering Design

Mathematics

Signal Acquisition, Instrumentation and Control

Environmental Engineering

Project Management, Team-Working and Leadership

Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

More details

January entry (International Fee-Paying Students Only)

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Mechanical Engineering Production and Manufacturing Engineering View 48 other Bachelors in Production and Manufacturing Engineering in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

SQA Higher: BBCC 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: CCC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.
Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
IB Diploma: 26 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17840 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17840 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Mechanical and Offshore Engineering (Hons).

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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