Mechanical and Electrical 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. You will begin to understand the integrated nature of the Engineering design process.

Year 2

You will develop your problem solving skills and enhance your ability to interpret and critically evaluate technical data and information and the relationship to wider society.

Year 3

This year enables you to 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.

Year 4

In your final year, 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. Your module grades all count towards your Honours classification.

Activity Summary

You will study four modules each Term with each module 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 - 25 - 80 students per group, 2 hours per week
• Project Supervision - 1 or small group, 1 hour per week
• Practical class or workshop - 40 students per group, 2 hours per week

How long is a BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering course?

A Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degree can be completed successfully in 4 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.

Independent Study

A total of 150 hours per 15-credit module is recommended to get the most out of your course. This includes time studying outside the timetabled classes. This could include, for example, reading lecture notes, undertaking tutorial problems, writing up lab reports or other coursework, and 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: 3 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

Although placements form part of our MEng programmes, they are not yet currently embedded in our BEng courses. 

Job Prospects

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

Opportunities also exist in many other areas of mechanical engineering such as aerospace, transport, marine technology, health and bioengineering.

Is Mechanical and Electrical Engineering a good career choice?

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

• Mechanical Engineer 
• Electrical Engineer
• Design Engineer 
• Project Engineer 
• Risk and Safety Engineer

What is needed for a BEng (Hons) Mechanical and Electrical Engineering degree?

Standard Entry 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 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.