Heriot-Watt University

BEng Engineering Design and Manufacture Electronic

Heriot-Watt University

Course overview

The BEng Engineering Design and Manufacture (Electronic) at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year Graduate Apprenticeship programme that combines employment and study. It is designed for those seeking roles in design, manufacturing, consultancy, operations or project management.

The course covers important learning areas such as engineering design and manufacturing principles, manufacturing with materials, product design, computer-aided design (CAD) and analysis, and electrical and electronic design principles. This will provide students with a thorough grounding in electronic engineering principles and their practical applications.

The teaching is delivered through a hybrid-flexible model of online and campus sessions; the assessment combines project work, coursework, exams and reflective workplace portfolios.  Practical elements basically involve Students spending 80 % of their time in the workplace and 20 % on academic modules.

Entry requirements

Applicants should submit a personal statement describing their interest in the course and any academic or professional experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. Students can also upload a CV to show their work experience.

Grade Requirements:

  • Applicants typically require BBC at A Level, which should include Mathematics and Physics or similar subjects in the relevant field​.
  • Alternatively, any relevant international equivalent qualifications are considered.

English Proficiency:

  • Applicants who do not speak English as their first language need an overall IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of  5.5 in each component. The university provides pre‑sessional English courses if needed.
  • Alternatively, equivalent English tests such as PTE and TOEFL are also accepted.

Scholarships

  • Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships

    Please contact the provider.

  • Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

    We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.

    Up to £525
  • International Merit Scholarship

    Award value: Varies by region

Career opportunities

Graduates of this apprenticeship course may pursue job roles such as:

  • Electronic Design Engineer
  • Manufacturing Engineer
  • Engineering Project Manager
  • Operations Manager
  • Technical Sales Engineer

Cost of study

This graduate apprenticeship is fully funded, with no tuition fee charged to students or employers, supported by Skills Development Scotland.

Admission

Interested candidates can apply through the school’s Graduate Apprenticeship portal, with support from Heriot‑Watt’s Graduate Apprenticeship team. For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.

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