Mechanical Engineering courses

About Beng (hons) Mechanical Engineering And Energy Engineering in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Modern challenges require new and advanced technical solutions, and mechanical engineers are vital to achieving those solutions. It is the technical development of the world that drives us forward.  

By studying our four-year degree in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering you can gain the skills to tackle challenging professional tasks associated with energy provision and utilisation.

You will learn to take responsibility for decision-making in areas related to energy and the environment. Building on a sound engineering foundation, you will be introduced to specialist energy topics as well as environmental impact assessment and management.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements 

• Highers AABB (including Mathematics and Physics with one at A and other at least B)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB (including Mathematics and Physics BB)
• Int. Baccalaureate 29 points (including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DMM in Engineering
• HNC A in graded unit (in relevant HNC including Engineering Mathematics 1, 2 and 3)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including B in Mathematics and B in either Physics or Engineering Science)
• A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics and Physics with one at B)

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers AB (including Mathematics and Physics plus Highers at AABB)
• A-Levels AAB (including Mathematics and Physics with one at A)
• Int. Baccalaureate 34 points (including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6)
• HND AA in graded unit (Must be relevant subject including Engineering Maths 1, 2, 3 and 4)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Engineering and Science

• Year 3

  Entry to Year 3 is only available via our associate student partnership college route. 

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.

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