BEng Engineering (Mechanical)
About this course
BEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Circuit Design, Mathematical Modelling, and Engineering Design. Students study the fundamentals of each engineering discipline during the first two years before specialising in mechanical engineering in the third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBC. IB: 32 points with 5, 5, 5 at HL including Mathematics and Physics. In addition for entry to Chemical or Petroleum Engineering Chemistry is required. SL English is also required. SQA Highers: Applicants that present with BBBB will usually receive an unconditional offer. Where we have more applicants than places we may need to ask for more than the minimum so continued engagement in school is recommended.. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DMM. Note: BTEC in Applied Sciences is not normally sufficient on its own for entry into any of our Engineering degrees. Good performance required in Mathematics and Physics. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering A Level Chemistry is required. GCSE English at Grade C/4 is also required. Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with Mathematics at H2 and four subjects at H3 (including Physics) Mathematics and Physics are required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 16 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Sports and fitness occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 9%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 70%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Modules
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
- Principles of Electronics
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics
- Process Engineering
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Design and Computing in Engineering Practice
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
- Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a
- Stress Analysis A
- Engineering Materials
- Mechanics of Structures
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Design of Mechanical Elements
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £49,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
Is BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UKSPEC. The accredited BEng (Hons) will also automatically meet in full, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
Does BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering (Mechanical) at University of Aberdeen?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.