BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering

The Mechanical Engineering with Energy Engineering (BEng) course offered by Heriot-Watt University is a study program designed to provide students with a rich understanding of mechanical engineering principles whilst concentrating on energy engineering. This course allows students to apply mechanical engineering knowledge to tackle existing and new energy challenges. Course Content: The course spans over 4 years full-time with an optional placement year. The course covers essential topics related to mechanical engineering such as materials, fluid dynamics, stress analysis, thermodynamics, and design. Within the energy engineering slant, the course contents delve into efficient use of energy, renewable energy sources, and energy storage.Key Modules: Some of the highlighted modules within the course curriculum are Engineering Design & CAD, Stress & Dynamics, Thermo-fluid Mechanics, Heat Transfer & Applications, Energy Resources & Policy, Sustainable Energy Design, Combustion & Energy Systems, and Renewable Energy & Applications.Accreditations: The course is accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) and offers the academic qualifications needed to become a Chartered Engineer (CEng).Future Careers: Graduates of this course can expect job prospects in areas such as the energy sector (including renewable energy), the automotive industry, the aerospace industry, and engineering consultancy. Skills developed on this course also make students suitable for roles in project management, finance, and IT.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.