BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering

The BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year course that helps you understand the key ideas in mechanical engineering and energy systems. It also teaches you how to create better and more sustainable ways to produce and use energy.

You will study useful topics like thermodynamics, renewable energy, environmental impact, fluid mechanics, electrical systems, and materials. You will learn how to design systems such as turbines, heat pumps, and technology used in aircraft and hospitals.

During the course, you will take part in practical projects, visit real companies, and have the chance to do a work placement. If you complete the placement, you will also receive a Diploma in Industrial Training.

Studying the BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University will help you build a career in engineering and give you the knowledge to help create clean and efficient energy solutions for the future.

Heriot‑Watt is a well-respected public research university in Edinburgh, Scotland. It began in 1821 as the world’s first mechanics’ institute and became a university in 1966. 

The student population of the university is around 30,000, with about one-third from outside the UK. A strong 95% of graduates are in work or further study within six months. 

Heriot-Watt University offers career services. It gives personalised support, internships, and networking events with top employers like BP, Shell, IBM, and Deloitte

Grade Requirements: 

To apply for this course, you need any of the following qualifications: 

• A-Levels: BBC to ABB. You must have both Maths and Physics at grade B.
• International Baccalaureate: A total of 29 points. You must have both Maths and Physics at a Higher Level with a grade of 5 in each.
• BTEC Extended Diploma: Grade DMM. The diploma must be in a relevant engineering subject and include enough Maths and Physics content.

English Proficiency:

• International students whose first language is not English are required to show a level of proficiency in English by obtaining an IELTS score of 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

For the 2025/2026 academic session, the tuition fee to study the BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is £25,008. Please note that tuition fees are provisional and, therefore, subject to change.

Heriot-Watt University offers many scholarships and financial support to help international students who work hard and want to succeed in their studies. One of the main scholarships is called the International Merit Scholarship. This scholarship gives a total of £500,000 to international students who will start their studies in January or September 2025.

It helps by reducing the cost of tuition fees in the first year. The exact amount you receive depends on which country you are from. This scholarship is open to both undergraduate and postgraduate students. It is a good opportunity to lower the cost of studying at Heriot-Watt University.

Graduates of the BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering from Heriot-Watt University are prepared for employment in career roles such as the following: 

• Mechanical Engineer 
• Automotive Engineer 
• Maintenance Engineer 
• Energy Consultant 
• Power Plant Engineer 
• Petroleum Engineer

To apply for this course, you have to go through the university’s online application platform. For more information about the application process, feel free to consult any of our trained counsellors at AHZ.