BEng (Hons) Mechanical 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 - Mechanical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering provides you with a broad knowledge of the core components in Mechanical Engineering Sciences and practices, studying modules including but not limited to mechanics, fields and forces, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, design and manufacture, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and sustainable development.


In response to current industry changes and emerging trends, your learning will be built around the core concept of sustainability. You’ll learn how to engineer solutions that are environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable. Some examples include: 


  • designing turbines to generate electricity from geothermal or nuclear sources, 
  • creating heat pumps to replace gas boilers for a more efficient alternative, 
  • increasing the efficiency and performance of aircraft and transport, 
  • and improving medical engineering and nanotechnology. 

You’ll have the opportunity to study an additional year, and progress onto the MEng Mechanical Engineering. This is the standard route toward a Chartered Engineering professional qualification.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at our Dubai and Malaysia Campuses through the Go Global programme, as well as our partnering universities worldwide including in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Romania and Sweden.
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on mechanical engineering and sought after soft skills, such as team working, professional presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs, including machining and manufacturing facilities, an air conditioning unit, 3D printers, a high speed wing tunnel rig and more.
  • Professional accreditation: Accredited by IMechE on behalf of the Engineering Council, giving employers confidence in the quality of this programme and help graduates gain a competitve edge in the industry and job market.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Mechanical

Degree

BEng

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Our BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering provides you with a broad knowledge of the core components in Mechanical Engineering Sciences and practices, studying modules including but not limited to mechanics, fields and forces, electrical engineering, mathematics, mechanical engineering, design and manufacture, fluid mechanics, mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, and sustainable development.


In response to current industry changes and emerging trends, your learning will be built around the core concept of sustainability. You’ll learn how to engineer solutions that are environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable. Some examples include: 


  • designing turbines to generate electricity from geothermal or nuclear sources, 
  • creating heat pumps to replace gas boilers for a more efficient alternative, 
  • increasing the efficiency and performance of aircraft and transport, 
  • and improving medical engineering and nanotechnology. 

You’ll have the opportunity to study an additional year, and progress onto the MEng Mechanical Engineering. This is the standard route toward a Chartered Engineering professional qualification.


Reasons to study this programme:


  • Global Perspective: Opportunity to study at our Dubai and Malaysia Campuses through the Go Global programme, as well as our partnering universities worldwide including in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Romania and Sweden.
  • Blend of skills: A curriculum based on a mix of mandatory and elective courses to develop skills that combine knowledge on mechanical engineering and sought after soft skills, such as team working, professional presentation, and technical writing skills.
  • Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland in the Guardian University Guide 2026.
  • Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and laboratory practicals and be assessed by coursework, examinations and a project while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme.
  • World-class facilities: Gain access to specialist equipment, computing software and labs, including machining and manufacturing facilities, an air conditioning unit, 3D printers, a high speed wing tunnel rig and more.
  • Professional accreditation: Accredited by IMechE on behalf of the Engineering Council, giving employers confidence in the quality of this programme and help graduates gain a competitve edge in the industry and job market.

Admission Requirements

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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. 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.
  • Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.


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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