Program Overview

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Introduction to BEng (Hons) Engineering Design

The BEng (Hons) Engineering Design course at Robert Gordon University has been developed due to industry demand for design engineers who can think creatively about challenges faced by industry and develop innovative solutions to solve these challenges.

Course Overview

The course will equip students with the knowledge and skills to transform ideas into real, fully-functioning products. Students will learn how to think creatively, while combining their technical engineering expertise, to enhance and improve how a business performs and operates.

Mode of Study and Attendance

• The course is available for on-campus study.
• The mode of attendance is full-time.

Start Date and Course Length

• The course starts in September.
• The course length is 4 years.

What You Will Study

The course covers a range of topics, including:

• Engineering design methods and manufacturing processes
• Properties of engineering materials, metal alloys, and heat treatment
• The role of an engineer in product development
• Statics and dynamics science
• Hydrostatic and thermodynamics systems
• Electrical and electronic engineering

Year 1

In Year 1, students will be introduced to the fundamental principles of engineering design methods and manufacturing processes, properties of engineering materials, and the role of an engineer in product development.

Year 2

In Year 2, students will gain the ability to solve problems, including thermal-fluid and vibration systems, and will be introduced to the formal design process for components and machine elements.

Year 3

In Year 3, students will gain skills to analyse and interpret the dynamic structural behaviour of engineering system components, stress analysis of components subject to combined loading, and fatigue and failure analysis.

Year 4

In the final year, students will learn to use finite element methods to analyse a range of engineering systems, including static stress, dynamic modal analysis, and heat transfer analysis.

Sustainability Commitment

The course aims to equip engineering students with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to address sustainability challenges. Students will gain knowledge incorporating sustainability by design, materials manufacturing processes, and product solutions.

Events

The university hosts on-campus and virtual events to help students find out more about study, student experience, and future career paths.

Course and Module Information

Modules and delivery order may change for operational purposes. The university regularly reviews its courses, and course content and structure may change over time.

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.

Online Learning and Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students have 24/7 online access to learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in academic writing, study skills, maths and statistics, and information technology support.

Library Support

The Library offers support for courses, including books, eBooks, and journals, as well as online reading lists, workshops, and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing.

Placements

Although placements form part of the MEng programmes, they are not yet currently embedded in the BEng (Hons) courses.

Job Prospects

Graduates can pursue a wide range of careers, including engineering design, manufacturing engineering, engineering operations management, and engineering project management.

Entry Requirements

• Year 1 entry:
  • SQA Higher: BBCC to include one from Engineering Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies.
  • GCE A Level: CCC to include one from Maths, Design, Chemistry, Technology, Engineering, or Physics.
• Year 2 entry:
  • SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher.
  • GCE A Level: BBC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering.

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Year 1 entry: SQA Higher: CCCC to include one from Engineering Science, Maths, Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies.

Alternative Qualifications

The university welcomes applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships, and overseas qualifications.

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.

Fees and Funding

• Scottish Students: Ł1,820 per year for 4 years.
• Rest of UK Students: Ł9,535 per year for 4 years (for the academic year stated), Ł7,220 per year for 4 years (for the following academic year).
• International Students: Ł18,940 per year for 4 years (for the academic year stated), Ł18,300 per year for 4 years (for the following academic year).

Additional Costs

Some other costs are not included in the course fees, such as the cost of books, costs associated with any placement or study abroad, accommodation, and living costs.

Student Funding

If you are a Scottish resident, you may be eligible for funding and should apply to SAAS for funding. Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website for their country.

Scholarships and Financial Awards

You may qualify for a scholarship or financial award. Locally-based companies recognize the value of an engineering education at RGU and have made a number of different scholarships available for the financial support of selected undergraduate students.