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MEng Engineering Design at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Are you interested in transforming innovative ideas into practical products and systems? The MEng Engineering Design course will equip you with the essential design capabilities and manufacturing expertise to succeed across diverse engineering sectors. The MEng Engineering Design course has a strong practical focus on the design, analysis, manufacture, and testing of engineering systems and the technologies that support them.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 4 years (Fast-Track) full-time; 5 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time; integrated masters  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 is common across all engineering degrees and provides a strong foundation in core engineering principles. You will develop essential skills in mathematics, physics, programming, and electrical and mechanical systems. Through hands-on labs and team-based projects, you will begin to apply theory to practice while building confidence in problem-solving, communication, and design, laying the groundwork for more specialised study in engineering design in later stages.

Career pathways

Become a successful and professional Engineer across a wide range of careers including engineering design, manufacturing engineering, engineering operations management and engineering project management This is a new course for Robert Gordon University.

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Entry requirements

QS/SQA Higher: 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. GCE A Level: BCC 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. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher:  H2H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher. IB Diploma:  27 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics or Chemistry at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: QS/SQA Higher: BCCC to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges may be considered for entry into Year 3. Students entering Year 3 of the course will follow the class based taught route as an alternative to a placement in Year 3. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. UCAS code: H151.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years; per-year: Year 1 £18940, Year 2 £18940, Year 3 £28520, Year 4 £28520 Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years (Fast-Track) full-time; 5 years full-time

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