About this program
Engineering, BEng
Engineering is a broad subject, encompassing many different activities across various fields of human endeavour. While engineers work in many different industries, from aerospace and automotive to energy and medicine, all engineers use creativity to design solutions to the problems we face in the world today.
Admission requirements
English Language Requirements
To study for a Postgraduate Taught degree at the University of Aberdeen it is essential that you can speak, understand, read, and write English fluently. The minimum requirements for this degree are as follows:
IELTS Academic:
Overall - 6.5 with: Listening - 5.5; Reading - 5.5; Speaking - 5.5; Writing - 6.0
TOEFL iBT:
Overall - 90 with: Listening - 17; Reading - 18; Speaking - 20; Writing - 21
PTE Academic:
Overall - 62 with: Listening - 59; Reading - 59; Speaking - 59; Writing - 59
Cambridge English B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency:
Overall - 176 with: Listening - 162; Reading - 162; Speaking - 162; Writing - 169
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Year 1:
Compulsory Courses
- Principles of Electronics
- CAD and Communication in Engineering Practice
- Electronics Design
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Fundamentals of Engineering Materials
- Fundamental Engineering Mechanics
- Getting Started at the University of Aberdeen
Optional Courses
Select a further 30 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 2:
Compulsory Courses
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Process Engineering
- Fluid Mechanics & Thermodynamics
- Design & Computing in Engineering Practice
- Electrical and Mechanical Systems
Optional Courses
Select a further 45 credit points from courses of choice.
Year 3:
Compulsory Courses
Please note: the BEng in Engineering is intended for candidates who are uncertain as to which branch of engineering they wish to specialise in. They must transfer to one of the other programmes, which will be dependant on the optional courses that they have taken, before or at the commencement of the third year of the programme.
Year 4:
Compulsory Courses
Please note: the BEng in Engineering is intended for candidates who are uncertain as to which branch of engineering they wish to specialise in. They must transfer to one of the other programmes, which will be dependant on the optional courses that they have taken, before or at the commencement of the third year of the programme.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please check the university website for more information.
Tuition
- RUK: £9,250
- EU / International Students: £20,700
- Home Students: £1,820
Career paths
Highly skilled and qualified engineers are currently in very high demand across a number of industries around the world. A good degree in Engineering will set you up for a wide range of career opportunities, working on solving some of the world’s great engineering challenges. Many of today’s Managing Directors and CEO’s in high powered industries also started their careers as engineers. The School of Engineering at Aberdeen is justifiably proud of its students and graduates, believing them to be the best advert for the work of the School. With their excellent reputation, our graduates are in high demand from employers.
An Engineering degree at the University of Aberdeen can also lead to the opportunity of further study. Every year many of our students come back for postgraduate study either on one of our taught programmes or to gain higher degrees by research. The University’s Careers and Employability Service helps undergraduates find employment by providing a range of training opportunities and information on prospective employers.
About this institute
University of Aberdeen
Founded in 1495 by William Elphinstone, Bishop of Aberdeen and Chancellor of Scotland, the University of Aberdeen is Scotland's third oldest and the UK's fifth oldest university. William Elphinstone established King's College to train doctors, teachers and clergy for the...
