BEng Aerospace Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a four-year undergraduate programme taught in Edinburgh and commences each September. It combines fundamental mechanical engineering subjects with specific applications in aerospace, and it follows current industry trends.

In the first two years, students engage with courses from the well-established mechanical engineering curriculum, thereby building learning problem-solving, analysis, and design abilities. The third and fourth years involve Group Design Projects and specialised optional courses such as Spacecraft Engineering, Industrial and Sustainable Aerodynamics, and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies.

Heriot-Watt University is a leading academic institution with an impact of over 200 years. It started from its humble beginnings as the School of Arts of Edinburgh in 1821, it became a famous university in 1966, it has evolved into a global powerhouse now having five campuses across Edinburgh, the Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai, and Malaysia, it welcomes over 7,000 students from 154 countries and developing a unique learning environment.

The university is recognised for its excellence in research, with 86.8% of its research classified as world-leading or internationally excellent by the Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021). Heriot-Watt is a top-performing institution with global rankings and has high graduate employment outcomes.

It offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in fields such as science, technology, engineering, business, and design, including the BSc Computer Systems (Games Programming) course. The university is also home to The Watt Club, which is one of the oldest graduate clubs in the UK, established in 1854.

Applicants must submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to demonstrate their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need Highers ABBB (including Mathematics at grade B) or A-Levels BBC-ABB, an International Baccalaureate or a BTEC Extended Diploma. 
• Similar international qualifications are also accepted.

English Proficiency: 

• Applicants need to score 6.0 overall in IELTS, with no individual section below 5.5.
• TOEFL and PTE are also accepted.

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

Heriot-Watt University offers various scholarships to international students, including merit-based and region-specific awards. These scholarships provide partial to full tuition fee reductions, based on academic merit and sometimes financial need. Some specific scholarships include the International Merit Scholarship with a partial tuition fee reduction.

Graduates of the BEng Aerospace Engineering from Heriot-Watt University can become:

• Aerospace Engineers
• Aircraft Design Engineers
• Spacecraft Design Engineers
• Flight Test Engineers
• Structural Engineers
• Mechanical Engineers

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.