Mechanical and Offshore Engineering Beng (Hon)
Course Overview - Mechanical and Offshore Engineering Beng (Hon)
This course includes the core aspects of the Mechanical Engineering course and combines it with a specialism in Offshore Engineering.
Offshore Engineering involves the study of oil and gas exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation. Aberdeen is the Energy Capital of Europe, and the School of Engineering is an international focus for the many technologies associated with energy.
Mechanical and offshore engineers must have the ability to work methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in the ...
This course includes the core aspects of the Mechanical Engineering course and combines it with a specialism in Offshore Engineering. <br/><br/>Offshore Engineering involves the study of oil and gas exploration and recovery, platform design, pipelines, down-hole instrumentation and energy transformation. Aberdeen is the Energy Capital of Europe, and the School of Engineering is an international focus for the many technologies associated with energy.<br/><br/>Mechanical and offshore engineers must have the ability to work methodically and logically to solve real-life problems in the face of conflicting requirements. This course will equip you with the skills needed to face these challenges and prepare you for your future career.<br/><br/>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.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
07/09/2026
Campus
Main Site - Aberdeen
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H350
Institution Code
R36
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
B,B,C,C
To include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
Access to HE Diploma
M:45,P:15
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in an Engineering discipline.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
26
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.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Must be held in an Engineering discipline.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
To include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
HNC (BTEC)
P
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Scottish Advanced Higher
Acceptable
Scottish HNC
Pass
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
HND (BTEC)
P
Relevant HND may be considered for entry
Scottish HND
Pass
Relevant HND may be considered for entry
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
A level
B,C,C
To include Maths and either Design and Technology, Engineering or Physics. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.
T Level
M
to be held in an Engineering related discipline.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £7,220 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
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