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Admissions Office
Email:admissions@rgu.ac.uk
Phone:01224 262728
Robert Gordon University
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Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Engineering Design
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
The course has been developed to meet the growing demand of Design Engineers who can think creatively about challenges faced by industry, and develop innovative solutions to solve these challenges.
The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to transform ideas into real, fully-functioning products. You will learn how to think creatively, while combining your technical engineering expertise, to enhance and improve how a business performs and operates.
You will solve real-world problems, analysing and evaluating the design, specification, manufacturing technologies, maintenance and commissioning of mechanical equipment and associated systems
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H150
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
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.
Entry requirements
A levelCCC
to include Mathematics or Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.
Scottish HigherBBCC
to include Maths OR Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 points
to include Higher Level Maths OR 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.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3
to include Maths OR Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
T LevelP
in an Engineering related discipline.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher CCCC
To include one from Engineering Science, Maths, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
English language requirements
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.
Further Information on English language requirementshttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
The following course-related costs are not included in the course fees:
Costs associated with your placement / study abroad
Accommodation and living costs
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