Samima Saqib

Key highlights

• Students design building systems as a core part of the programme
• Combines engineering of building systems with architectural design elements
• Encourages exploration of innovative and unique design ideas
• Taught within a research-based institution

Scholarships

• Alumni Discount Scheme

  A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.

  Up to 20% of fees

• Coaching Scholarships Programme

  Varies – up to a 100% Tuition fee Reduction (dependent on experience and number of coaching hours across the year).

• Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence

  The Heriot-Watt Actuarial Scholarship For Academic Excellence awards the successful recipient(s) with a 20% reduction on their tuition fees.

  Up to 20% of fees

• 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

• Remission of Fees (Families of Staff)

  Please contact the provider.

• Staff Scholarships

  Please contact the provider

• The Brodie Family Scholarship (PGT)

  The Brodie Family Scholarship provides financial support of £2,500 per year (or £2,000 per year for students enrolled in a five-year programme) to four undergraduate students.

• The Island Scholarship Programme - Orkney Campus (UK) (International)

• The New Dawn Energy Scholarship

  The New Dawn Energy Scholarship provides £1900 towards living costs to two students enrolling on our MSc in Petroleum Engineering in September 2026.

  Up to £1,900

Careers this course leads to

• Architectural Engineer
• Building Services Engineer
• Building Design Engineer
• Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer
• Sustainability Engineer

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.