MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
This two-year Master's in Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application deepens students' knowledge of mechanical engineering design and research. Students will get hands-on experience through an industry placement or a major project. It's perfect for mechanical engineering graduates looking to expand their expertise, or for engineers from other fields who want to develop key mechanical engineering skills.
Students will learn from top researchers and academics whose work at Heriot-Watt's IMPEE Institute shapes the course content. The program is flexible, letting students focus on areas like fluids, dynamics, renewable energy, and robotic systems. In the second year, students complete a dissertation alongside their industrial placement or an interdisciplinary project.
Key highlights
- Ranked 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2026
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — to include relevant subject; or above
- Degree: 2:2 — considered case by case
Scholarships
Alumni Discount Scheme
A 20% discount is applicable to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses.
Up to 20% of feesCoaching 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 feesRemission of Fees (Families of Staff)
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Staff Scholarships
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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
- Mechanical Engineer
- Design Engineer
- Thermofluids Engineer
- Structural Analysis Engineer
- Research and Development Engineer
Career opportunities
The programme prepares graduates for various technical and managerial careers such as:
- Design Engineer
- Research and Development (R&D) Engineer
- Project Engineer/Manager
- Specialist Consultant
- Operations/Maintenance Engineer (Advanced Systems)
Cost of study
The tuition fee for international students is £28,056.
Admission
Prospective students can apply for this course directly through the university's online forms or speak to our trained counsellors always available to help.
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