MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering. The first two years are common across Mechanical Engineering courses, with the option to choose a specialisation route at the end of Year 2.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include Mathematics at grade B plus either Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level. IB: 27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 6 and one at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. SQA Highers: BBBC 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: BB at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), 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. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H2H3H3H3 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 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 58%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 36%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 95%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 185 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 2%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 81%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
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).
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £35,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,500 and £51,000. 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 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University?
68% 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 Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 180 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.