Heriot-Watt University

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom

Course overview

This Master's degree in Advanced Mechanical Engineering is designed for students who hold a first degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field. It helps them gain a better understanding and get new skills. The course also welcomes engineers from other fields who want to learn key mechanical engineering skills. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the key concepts and methods in Mechanical Engineering.

The programme is flexible, letting students focus on specific areas in Advanced Mechanical Engineering. These areas include designing things, studying how liquids and gases move (fluids), understanding motion (dynamics), and renewable energy technologies. The course uses different methods to assess students' learning, including assessments that help them improve as they progress. Completing this course can help students become Chartered Engineers.

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 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
  • Design Engineer
  • Thermofluids Engineer
  • Structural Analysis Engineer
  • Research and Development Engineer
  • Chartered Engineer (with further professional development)

Career opportunities

Graduates from this programme can pursue a wide range of technical and managerial careers. Possible career paths include:

  • Process and plant designer
  • Construction Engineer
  • Commissioning Engineer
  • Project manager
  • Researcher

Cost of study

For the 2025/2026 academic year, the tuition fee for international students is £28,056 and part-time £14,028.

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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