Program Overview

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Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology, MEng

Introduction

This degree offers students the chance to specialise in the Subsea Industry and develop skills specific to this area, whilst still following the hugely popular Mechanical Engineering degree.

Study Information

At a Glance

• Learning Mode: On Campus Learning
• Degree Qualification: MEng
• Duration: 60 months
• Study Mode: Full Time
• Start Month: September
• UCAS Code: H309

This accredited Honours degree programme follows a similar structure to the straight MEng Mechanical Engineering degree. The major difference is the compulsory courses in year 5, which include, Pipelines and Soil Mechanics, Subsea Production Systems, Risers Systems and Hydrodynamics.

Aberdeen is a global hub for subsea development, technology and testing and the industry in Scotland exports innovative solutions and talented workforces to all corners of the globe. Subsea technologies will continue to develop in order to meet the changing needs of the industry and this will continue to open up career opportunities for talented individuals.

Aberdeen Global Scholarship

The University of Aberdeen is delighted to offer eligible self-funded international on-campus undergraduate students a £6,000 scholarship for every year of their programme.

What You'll Study

The first two years cover general Engineering, with elements of Chemical, Mechanical, Petroleum and Electrical/Electronics, as well as Civil. In the later years you specialise, following your chosen discipline in greater depth. You do not need to finalise your choice of specialisation until you begin third year.

It is possible to move between MEng and BEng and this can be accomplished at any point until the second half session of fourth year. Successful BEng candidates will be offered the chance to change to the MEng and there is no quota, meaning that if grade requirements are met that transfer is guaranteed.

Year 1

• Compulsory Courses:
  • EG1513 Circuit Analysis and Design
  • Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen (PD1002)
  • Principles of Electronics (EG1008)
  • CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice (EG1010)
  • Fundamentals of Engineering Materials (EG1012)
  • Engineering Mathematics 1 (EG1504)
  • Fundamental Engineering Mechanics (EG1510)
• Optional Courses: Plus 30 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 2

• Compulsory Courses:
  • EG2513 Solids and Structures
  • Fluid Mechanics and Thermodynamics (EG2004)
  • Process Engineering (EG2011)
  • Engineering Mathematics 2 (EG2012)
  • Design and Computing in Engineering Practice (EG2501)
  • Electrical and Mechanical Systems (EG2503)
• Optional Courses: Plus 30 credit points from courses of choice at Levels 1 or 2

Year 3

• Compulsory Courses:
  • EM3019 Fluid Mechanics
  • EM3505 Engineer in Society
  • Engineering Analysis and Methods 1a (EG3007)
  • Stress Analysis A (EM3015)
  • Engineering Materials (EM3028)
  • Mechanics of Structures (EA3518)
  • Dynamics 1 (EM3511)
  • Engineering Thermodynamics (EM3521)
  • Design of Mechanical Elements (EM3522)

Year 4

• Compulsory Courses:
  • EM 4011 Fluid Dynamics
  • EM 4012 Heat and Momentum Transfer
  • EM 4013 Nonlinear Solid Mechanics
  • Dynamics 2 (EM40JP)
• Optional Courses: Select one of:
  • Individual Project (EG45PE)
  • Industrial Individual Project (EG45PF)
  • Individual Project Abroad (EG45PA)
  • Individual Project Abroad (BEng) (EG45PA)

Year 5

• Compulsory Courses:
  • EG 50R1 Offshore Structures and Subsea Systems
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics (EG501V)
  • The Engineer in Society (EG501W)
  • Advanced Composite Materials (EM501Q)
  • MEng Group Design (EG5565)
  • Pipelines and Soil Mechanics (EG55F2)
  • Riser Systems and Hydrodynamics (EG55F9)

How You'll Study

Learning Methods

• Field Work
• Group Projects
• Individual Projects
• Lectures
• Research
• Tutorials

Assessment Methods

Students are assessed by any combination of three assessment methods:

• coursework such as essays and reports completed throughout the course;
• practical assessments of the skills and competencies they learn on the course; and
• written examinations at the end of each course.

The exact mix of these methods differs between subject areas, years of study and individual courses.

Honours projects are typically assessed on the basis of a written dissertation.

Why Study Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology?

Aberdeen is a global hub for subsea development, technology and testing and the industry in Scotland exports innovative solutions and talented workforces to all corners of the globe. Subsea technologies will continue to develop in order to meet the changing needs of the industry and this will continue to open up career opportunities for talented individuals.

The University runs a hugely successful MSc Subsea Engineering degree and strong working relationships are in place with local, national and international industry. Students benefit greatly from the subsea knowledge within the city and University.

Entry Requirements

Qualifications

• SQA Highers: Standard: AABB (Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science required)
• A Levels: Standard: ABB (AB required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, Engineering or Chemistry)
• International Baccalaureate: Minimum of 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at HL (6 or above)
• Irish Leaving Certificate: Five subjects at Higher, with 4 at H2 and 1 at H3. H2 or above in Mathematics and H3 or above in Physics required.

Fees and Funding

• England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland: £9,535
• EU / International students: £24,800
• Self-funded international students commencing eligible undergraduate programmes in 2025/26 will receive a £6,000 tuition waiver for every year of their programme
• Home Students: £1,820

Careers

Mechanical Engineering graduates are employed in a wide range of industry sectors such as the manufacturing, energy, construction, automotive, aerospace and medical industries. They are involved in the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of mechanical systems and new technologies, and in the safety and reliability assessment of engineering structures and components.

Accreditation

Our Mechanical Engineering degrees are accredited by the Engineering Council and are your first step towards achieving Chartered Engineer status with the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).