The School of Engineering offers opportunities in a wide range of topics across the spectrum of engineering activity. The School is the only genuine School of General Engineering in Scotland, giving students insight into the whole range of engineering disciplines in addition to developing a recognised specialism. This makes Aberdeen unique among the Scottish universities.
The rate of change of technology is so rapid that integrated departments which stress the uniform nature of engineering are recognised as the most appropriate basis for teaching engineering. A broad understanding of their subject assists engineers in their professional careers, especially in their capacity as managers.
In addition, students benefit from teaching within a research active department. Lecturers are actively involved in investigations, funded by (for example) research councils or industry, ranging from major companies to smaller high technology enterprises building on innovation. Staff within the School of Engineering are also actively involved in commercialising research finding, applying their knowledge and expertise to find practical solutions to everyday problems arising within industry.Individual project work undertaken by students often relates to departmental research interests.
The School of Engineering provides a modern and attractive environment for teaching and research. It is supported by excellent workshops and laboratories (having recently undergone an £8M upgrade) dedicated to particular areas of work such as satellite communications, computer aided design, electrical machines, materials testing, laser welding, hydraulics and fluids, concrete, large structures and geotechnics.
Undergraduate Study Opportunities
- MEng/BEng Chemical Engineering
- MEng/BEng/BSc Civil Engineering
- MEng/BEng/BSc Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- MEng/BEng/BSc Mechanical Engineering
- MEng/BEng Petroleum Engineering
- BSc Engineering
Postgraduate Study Opportunities
- Energy Futures (Oil & Gas)
- Energy Futures (Renewables)
- Oil & Gas Structural Engineering (Distance Learning Only)
- Project Management (Weekend Classes and Distance Learning)
- Safety & Reliability Engineering
- Subsea Engineering (Full-Time & Distance Learning)
Postgraduate Research Opportunities
The School has a strong tradition of success in research with an international reputation in a number of areas ranging from sediment transport in rivers to communications protocols. Much of the research is funded by government agencies but a large proportion too is carried out in collaboration with, and financed by, industry. It also has research links with a number of European, American and Russian Universities and research centres, including the UK national centres for hydraulics research (Wallingford) and for synchrotron radiation (Daresbury). All areas of research in the School are supported by well-founded laboratories with state-of-the-art equipment and computing facilities, the latter including major commercial engineering software.
The Doctor of Engineering programme (EngD) has been designed specifically for those interested in undertaking a challenging research investigation on an industrially relevant project. The programme aims to achieve education at Doctoral level with the development of additional skills to enable graduates to integrate research practice and procedures with their industrial and professional responsibilities. The EngD Degree is a wider learning experience and qualification than the traditional PhD because of the additional skills gained and the industry-centred portfolio of the research work.
More Information
More information about Engineering and postgraduate opportunities at the University of Aberdeen can be found on the School of Engineering Web Site.
Professor Tom O'Donoghue
Head of School
School of Engineering