Heriot-Watt University

MEng Aerospace Engineering

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MEng Aerospace Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is an integrated master's degree, structured as a five-year full-time undergraduate programme. The curriculum is designed to address the contemporary and future requirements of the aeronautical sector.

Throughout the course, students acquire essential skills in problem-solving, component analysis, and design. In the early years, a strong foundation in mechanical engineering is established; later stages allow for specialisation through a Group Design Project and various optional modules such as Spacecraft Engineering, Industrial and Sustainable Aerodynamics, and Aerospace Simulation. The final year involves a significant aerospace design project using advanced equipment like wind tunnels and industry-standard software.

Key highlights

  • Ranked top 10 in UK for aerospace engineering (Good University Guide 2026)
  • Ranked 1st in Scotland by The Times and The Sunday Times

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: AAAB — over two sittings
  • A-level: BBB — A-Levels BBB.
  • International Baccalaureate: 30 — International Baccalaureate 30 points.
  • BTEC: DDM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • HNC / HND: A — A in graded unit
  • HNC / HND: AB / BA — AB / BA in graded units
  • Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
  • A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
  • International Baccalaureate: 29 — minimum (widening access) offer
  • BTEC: DMM — minimum (widening access) offer; BTEC Extended Diploma
  • HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
  • HNC / HND: BB — minimum (widening access) offer; BB in graded units
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: AB — year 2 entry
  • A-level: ABB — to include to include Physics and Maths; year 2 entry
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — year 2 entry

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

  • 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

  • Aerospace engineer
  • Aeronautical engineer
  • Aircraft design engineer
  • Stress engineer
  • Propulsion engineer
  • Flight test engineer

Career opportunities

Graduates of the MEng Aerospace Engineering from Heriot-Watt University can pursue careers in:

  • Aerospace Engineering
  • Aircraft Design
  • Spacecraft Design 
  • Flight Test Engineering
  • Structural Engineering

Cost of study

The tuition fee for the MEng Aerospace Engineering at Heriot-Watt University for International Students is £25,008 per year.

Admission

Candidates can apply for this course directly through the university’s application portal. If you need further assistance, please reach out to our trained advisors.

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