Mechanical and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
Robert Gordon University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 45 graduates of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Mechanical Engineering at Robert Gordon University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Mechanical Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Mechanical Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Mechanical Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30000 | £36000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £32000 | £28000 - £44000 | £29000 - £48500 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Robert Gordon University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Mechanical Engineering
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £30451 | £31526 | £36795 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26049 - £34154 | £24294 - £39201 | £28261 - £45845 |
All Mechanical Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
There is a great demand in industry for engineering graduates that have a broad range of knowledge, covering both Mechanical and Electrical Engineering disciplines. This BEng course includes the core aspects of the Mechanical Engineering course and combines it with a specialism in Electrical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering is concerned with the design, construction and operation of machines, structures and industrial plant used in a very wide range of industries. Electrical Engineering involves the technology of power generation and transmission, electrical generators, motors, the development and operation of renewable energy schemes and environmentally-friendly engineering systems.
The first two years are common to all three of our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of year 2, you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to follow.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Robert Gordon University
Current jobs
All courses of Robert Gordon University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Mechanical Engineering courses of Robert Gordon University
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Mechanical and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) at Robert Gordon University
| 70% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 6% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 3% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 2% | Finance Professionals |
| 2% | Teaching Professionals |
| 2% | Quality and Regulatory Professionals |
| 2% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 2% | Administrative occupations |
| 2% | Engineering professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.
Level 4 qualification in a related discipline (usually HNC in an engineering pathway).
ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.
HNC in Care and Administrative Practice or Applied Science with B required in graded unit for entry to Year 1 Sufficient science and discursive subjects and a strong academic profile to be competitive. English and Maths at least at National 5 Grade B.
HND Legal Services: AAA in Graded Units. Other relevant HND qualifications will be considered on an individual basis; please contact us for advice.
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
Access to HE Diploma
31-30 overall or 665-655 in 3 HL subjects.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Costs
Tuition Fees Mechanical and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons)
| Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| EU | £6750 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6750 | year 1 |
| England UK | £6750 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6750 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6750 | year 1 |
| International | £17150 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Robert Gordon University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Robert Gordon University in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
-
-
- #8
- #51
-
- Mechanical Engineering
-
CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 20 university rankings of Robert Gordon University
About Robert Gordon University
Robert Gordon University is located in the city of Aberdeen, the third-largest in Scotland. This institution’s main focus is the delivery of courses and programmes related to Business and Industry sectors, however they do also provide degree programmes in certain areas of the social sciences. The most impressive features that this university has to offer is its wide array of state-of-the-art facilities, such as their Nanocomposite Manufacturing Facility, the Wave Tank, and Electronic Laboratory.
List of 58 Bachelor and Master Courses from Robert Gordon University - Course Catalogue
Where is this programme taught
Show on map
Similar courses
| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
City | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Electrical Power Engineering BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
|
Electronic Engineering (including placement year) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Electronic Engineering (Including Year Abroad) BEng (Hons) | University of Essex | - | - | - | £9250 | £22750 | - | Colchester | On campus Full-time |
|
Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 107 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
|
Electronic and Computer Engineering with a Year Abroad BEng (Hons) | The University of Nottingham | - | - | - | £9250 | £28600 | - | Nottingham | On campus Full-time |
|
Electronic and Electrical Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 93% | 20% | 10% | £9250 | £17600 | 125 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | 86% | 13% | 5% | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | 174 | Glasgow | On campus Full-time |
|
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Sandwich course) BEng (Hons) | University of South Wales | - | 10% | 5% | £9000 | £12600 | 122 | Pontypridd | On campus Full-time |
|
|
Electronic Engineering with a Year in Industry BEng (Hons) | Royal Holloway, University of London | 88% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £25200 | 140 | Egham | On campus Full-time |
|
Electrical and Electronic Engineering with an Industrial Placement Year BEng (Hons) | The University of Sheffield | 84% | 3% | 0% | £9250 | £29110 | 159 | Sheffield | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
