BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering 48 months Undergraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

48 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

25,808 GBPTuition Fee/year

Scholarship

5Scholarships

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering  provides you with the core skills and specialist knowledge needed to launch your thriving career as an aerospace engineering, combining the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with specific application to aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on the current and emerging needs of the aeronautical industry. 


This programme is aimed at those who are interested in getting a career in designing, developing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. You’ll take courses from across our engineering disciplines to ensure you gain a foundation of essential knowledge. 


Throughout your studies, you will apply your learned theoretical knowledge to practical work, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including wind tunnels, a supersonic test rig, and industry-standard software for computational fluid dynamics, finite element, and computer aided design.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at Heriot-Watt’s campus in Dubai through the Go Global programme. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on biological sciences and sought after soft skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and practical presentation skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including energy studies, spacecraft systems, automotive technologies and orbital mechanics.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and an individual project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs, including a large-scale aerospace engineering lab for practical work in dynamics, materials and design, machining and manufacturing facilities, 3D printers a uniaxial testing machine and more.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Aeronautical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering  provides you with the core skills and specialist knowledge needed to launch your thriving career as an aerospace engineering, combining the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with specific application to aerospace engineering, with a strong focus on the current and emerging needs of the aeronautical industry. 


This programme is aimed at those who are interested in getting a career in designing, developing and building aircraft, spacecraft, and satellites. You’ll take courses from across our engineering disciplines to ensure you gain a foundation of essential knowledge. 


Throughout your studies, you will apply your learned theoretical knowledge to practical work, using state-of-the-art equipment and facilities including wind tunnels, a supersonic test rig, and industry-standard software for computational fluid dynamics, finite element, and computer aided design.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at Heriot-Watt’s campus in Dubai through the Go Global programme. 
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on biological sciences and sought after soft skills, such as problem-solving, communication, and practical presentation skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026.
  • Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including energy studies, spacecraft systems, automotive technologies and orbital mechanics.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and an individual project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs, including a large-scale aerospace engineering lab for practical work in dynamics, materials and design, machining and manufacturing facilities, 3D printers a uniaxial testing machine and more.

Admission Requirements

6+
79+
59+
29+
169+

Standard entry requirements



  • Highers AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A.
  • A-Levels BBC- ABB. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at B.
  • International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 5.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics.
  • HNC A in graded unit. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
  • HND AB / BA in graded units. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.


Minimum entry requirements


  • Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science, with both required subjects achieved at B.
  • A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths and Physics, with one required subject achieved at B.
  • International Baccalaureate 29 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 5.
  • BTEC Extended Diploma DMM. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics.
  • HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
  • HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.

4 Years
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
25,808 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

International Merit Scholarship

International Merit Scholarship
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$2000

Deadline

30 Jun 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Master Bachelors Open

Value

25% tuition fee waiver

Deadline

31 Jul 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

You must be admitted to this school to be awarded

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