12 monthsProgramme duration
28,952 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
Sep, JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Mechanical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme provides a broad foundation in mechanical engineering sciences while allowing students to specialise in areas such as engineering design, fluids, dynamics, renewable energy technologies, heat exchangers and heat transfer, robotic mechanical systems, and advanced thermodynamics.
With its flexible structure and industry-relevant focus, it develops technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, ensuring graduates gain both depth and breadth of expertise.
Upon completion, students are prepared for diverse careers across the mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors, including roles in process and plant design, construction, commissioning, operations, consultancy, and advanced research and development, making them highly adaptable professionals ready to meet the demands of a dynamic global industry.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Mechanical
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
The programme provides a broad foundation in mechanical engineering sciences while allowing students to specialise in areas such as engineering design, fluids, dynamics, renewable energy technologies, heat exchangers and heat transfer, robotic mechanical systems, and advanced thermodynamics.
With its flexible structure and industry-relevant focus, it develops technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, ensuring graduates gain both depth and breadth of expertise.
Upon completion, students are prepared for diverse careers across the mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors, including roles in process and plant design, construction, commissioning, operations, consultancy, and advanced research and development, making them highly adaptable professionals ready to meet the demands of a dynamic global industry.
Admission Requirements
A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a relevant subject. Degree must contain a minimum of both 3 mathematics modules and 3 physics or engineering modules at 50% or above. Relevant degrees can include Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Physics.
Modules that we hope to see in an undergraduate degree would include materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, dynamics and structures, whereas unsuitable degrees for entry would have substantial focus on manufacturing.
Work experience in conjunction with a relevant lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered.
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Value
$21800
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Value
$525
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Value
$218000
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
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