MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Circuit Design, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Engineering Design. During the first two years, students study the fundamentals of each engineering discipline before specialising in mechanical engineering in the third year.
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Entry requirements
A level: Three A Levels at BBB. IB: 34 points with 6, 6, 6 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 ABBB 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: DDM. 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 four at H2 and one at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required. For Chemical or Petroleum Engineering H3 Chemistry is also required.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for MEng Mechanical Engineering (H305) at the University of Aberdeen for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is BBB at A level.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 84%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
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 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Thermodynamics
- Design of Mechanical Elements
- Mechanics of Structures
- Dynamics 2 (EM40JP)
- Individual Project Abroad (BEng) (EG45PA)
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- The Engineer in Society
- Advanced Composite Materials
- MEng Group Design
- Engineering Risk and Reliability Analysis (EG55P6)
- Fire and Explosion Engineering
- Finite Element Methods (EG55M1)
- Mathematical Optimisation
- Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (EG55F2)
- Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics (EG55F9)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 186 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Mechanical Engineering at University of Aberdeen?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.