Mechanical and Offshore Engineering MEng
| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2023-09-18 | 2023-05-05 |
Program Overview
The MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering degree at Robert Gordon University will provide you with the ability to work methodically and logically, solving real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements. The course will equip you with the knowledge and skills to manage challenges for successful and rewarding career.
The course has an international focus where you will gain knowledge in oil and gas exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation.
The first two years are common across our Mechanical Engineering courses. At the end of Year 2, you can make an informed decision about which route you wish to take.
Program Outline
Year 1
You will develop basic knowledge and understanding of fundamental principles in Mathematics, Mechanical Engineering and Electrical Engineering as well as practical, organisational, study and IT skills in Year 1. You will begin to understand the integrative nature of the Engineering design process.
Year 2
Foundations laid down in Year 1 are built on by increasing your level of knowledge and understanding. You will develop your problem solving skills and enhance your ability to interpret and critically evaluate technical data and information and their relationship to wider society.
Year 3
This year enables you to further develop your analytical skills and competence. You will also learn about and implement Project Management through studying the key principles and undertaking group project work. Your overall grade from this year counts 20% towards your final Honours classification.
Year 4
You will engage in an individual research or industrial project to integrate technical, transferable and project management skills and increase your depth of knowledge and understanding by studying further specialist modules. All your module grades this year will count towards your Honours classification.
Year 5
The MEng course is available in two versions: standard five year or fast-track. For students taking the fast-track MEng route, the final stage runs over two summers before and after Year 4 and is based on two industrial placements and block delivery of advanced Analytical and Professional Management modules where you will increase the depth of your technical knowledge and the breadth of management skills, including Corporate Social Responsibility.
Graduate Story
Read one of our Graduate Stories to find out more about the course:
Graduate Story - Hamish Gillies - MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering
Events
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Modules
Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The University regularly reviews its courses. Course content and structure may change over time. See our
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for more information. Detailed module informationActivity Summary
You will study four modules each Term with the modules varying in contact type. Typically you will have four hours per module per week in a mixture of lectures to the whole class (between 25 and 180 students), tutorials (usually to smaller groups), laboratories, workshops and computer laboratories to learn specialist software.
Your course resources will be available on Campus Moodle, our virtual learning environment, where you can find course notes, tutorials, coursework assignments and much more.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE ENGINEERING PROJECTS AVAILABLE TO YOU
Year 4
Lectures
- 135 students per group, 10 hours per weekTutorial
- 40 - 80 students per group, 2 hours per weekProject Supervision
- 1 small group, 1 hour per weekPractical class or workshop
- 40 students per group, 2 hours per weekHow long is a MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering course?
A Mechanical and Offshore Engineering degree can be completed within 4-5 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.
Independent Study
A total of 150 hours per 15 credit module is the norm. To get the most out of your course you are expected to spend an equivalent amount of time studying outside the timetabled classes. This could include, for example, reading lecture notes, undertaking tutorial problems, writing up lab reports or other coursework, practicing specialist software skills.
Staff Delivering on This Course
Academic staff are experienced Engineers, many with Chartered status and industry links, who have achieved or are working towards Higher Education Academy Fellowship - a professional recognition of their practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. Many are research-active and some feature in the annual STAR awards (Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition) voted for by the students.
Engineering Applications Supervisors will take you through the more practical aspects of Engineering in our Flexible Learning Labs and Technicians and postgraduate research students will provide support for projects and laboratory work.
Assessment
Typically students are assessed each term:
Feedback
We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of submission of coursework.
Academic Support
The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.
The Inclusion Centre
Online Learning & Support
All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.
CampusMoodle
Study Skills Support
The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:
Study Skills Support
Library Support
The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.
University Library
Placements
On the 4 year (fast-track) course, two 10 week optional placements are offered which may be paid or unpaid.
The University has strong contacts with industry and our Placement Office staff liaise with companies offering placements and provide support to students. The Placement Office also work with the School of Engineering to ensure that the placement content is appropriate for the MEng course.
You are expected to be proactive and will need to apply for and be successful in placement interview.
PLACEMENTs at RGUJob Prospects
Our graduates are highly sought after and many of them gain employment in the global oil and gas engineering sector.
Is Mechanical and Offshore Engineering a good career choice?
Previous MEng Mechanical and Offshore Engineering graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:
