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Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology
University of Aberdeen
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology course at University of Aberdeen.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
BBB required in Mathematics, plus at least one from Physics, Design & Technology, or Engineering. GCSE English at C is also required. Applicants who are predicted to achieve the Standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and may be made a conditional offer of admission.
Most popular A-levels studied
The Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Art and Design | D |
| Biology | A* |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | B |
| Art and Design | D |
| French | C |
| Geography | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H309
Here's what University of Aberdeen says about its Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology course.
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. 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.
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.
Source: University of Aberdeen
Course details
Qualification
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Department
School of Engineering
Location
Main Site | Aberdeen
Duration
5 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Offshore engineering
• Mechanical engineering
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £24,800 per year |
| International | £24,800 per year |
The modules you will study
View all modules on the programme page to find out more about what you will be studying and when. University of Aberdeen modules are designed to give you breadth and depth to your degree. The range of modules you study will allow you to become proficient in all subjects which are directly relevant to your degree giving you greater career options.
How you will be assessed
The use of various forms of assessment and learning environments facilitates the development of generic transferable skills enhancing student employability.
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.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Aberdeen
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
med
Teaching on my course
82%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
85%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
72%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
83%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
79%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
79%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
78%
med
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
Assessment and feedback
71%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
65%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
65%
low
Academic support
92%
high
Academic support
92%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
95%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
93%
high
Learning resources
93%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
95%
high
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
59%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
90%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
68%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
81%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
73%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
91%
high
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
71%
low
Teaching on my course
71%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
48%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
72%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
82%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
64%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
66%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
70%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
Assessment and feedback
72%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
76%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
70%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
66%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
96%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
Organisation and management
67%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
72%
med
How well organised is your course?
62%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
Learning resources
91%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
96%
high
Student voice
73%
med
Student voice
73%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
55%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
94%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
69%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
66%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
The Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology course at University of Aberdeen features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Aberdeen graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
90%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
65%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
80%
Engineering professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
5%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Aberdeen graduates who took Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.4k
First year after graduation
£37.2k
Third year after graduation
£42.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Mechanical Engineering with Subsea Technology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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