BEng Engineering Design
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Engineering. Core topics include the design, specification, manufacturing technologies, maintenance and commissioning of mechanical equipment and associated systems. The programme involves analysing and evaluating how engineering design integrates with business operations.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC to include one from Maths, Design, chemistry, Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. IB: 26 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. SQA Highers: BBCC to include one from Engineering Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. SQA Advanced Highers: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), to include one from Maths, Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher. 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.
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 62%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 24 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 90%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Information Technology Professionals: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 85%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 2%
- Scotland: 82%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,500 after 3 years, £40,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £51,000. The £40,500 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.