Heriot-Watt University

MEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

The MEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a five-year integrated master's programme. It prepares students for careers in both traditional mechanical engineering and the fast-growing energy sector. The course combines core mechanical engineering principles with specialised knowledge of energy systems and technologies.

The programme is accredited by professional engineering bodies, which helps students progress toward Chartered Engineer status. Students learn about mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid dynamics, and materials science. They also explore energy-related topics like renewable energy, energy efficiency, and power systems. The course puts a strong focus on practical skills through labs, workshops, and real-world projects. Students also develop key skills in computer-aided design (CAD), control systems, and project management.

Students learn through lectures, hands-on lab sessions, tutorials, and group work. They use current software and tools to solve problems. Assessment includes written exams, lab reports, coursework, design projects, and presentations. In the final year, students work on a major project based on real industry challenges.

Key highlights

  • Ranked 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering, Guardian University Guide 2026

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

  • Mechanical Engineer
  • Energy Engineer
  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Design Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • Building Services Engineer

Career opportunities

Graduates from the MEng in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University can work as

  • Renewable energy engineer
  • Power systems engineer
  • Mechanical design engineer
  • Energy consultant 
  • Energy engineer 
  • Project engineer

Cost of study

In 2025/26, the annual tuition fee for the MEng in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is £25,008 per year for international students.

Admission

To apply for the Heriot-Watt University MEng in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering, applicants can apply directly on the school website. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.

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