BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Electrical and Electronic Engineering. The first two years are shared across Mechanical Engineering programmes, with a choice of route available from Year 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: C CC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. IB: 26 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. SQA Highers: BBCC to include Maths and either Engineering Science, 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 Maths and either 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 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 74%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 80%
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 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 95%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- South East: 10%
- Scotland: 85%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 65%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 30%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £39,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £50,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University?
74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is C at A level. The average entrant had 157 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. 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 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering 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 Mechanical and Electrical Engineering at Robert Gordon University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.