Mechanical Engineering (Partnership College route)
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Heriot-Watt University has recently been ranked 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering in the Guardian University Guide 2026. This alternative route to our BEng (Hons)/MEng Mechanical Engineering is delivered in partnership with Forth Valley College and Edinburgh College. You’ll complete a relevant HND at one of these partner colleges, which enables direct entry to Year 3 at Heriot-Watt University.
Key highlights
- Partnership route delivered with Forth Valley College and Edinburgh College
- Complete a relevant HND at a partner college first
- HND enables direct entry to Year 3 of the degree
- Leads to a BEng (Hons) or MEng in Mechanical Engineering
Entry requirements
- HNC / HND — year 3 entry; Mechanical Engineering from Forth Valley College before transferring into Heriot-Watt for Year 3 of this partnership pr
Scholarships
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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 £525International Merit Scholarship
Award value: Varies by region
Careers this course leads to
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer
- Project 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.
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