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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H100

Engineering

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in computing and information technology with the BEng (Hon) Engineering at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BEng Engineering is a one year programme designed to act as a route for students who wish to defer making a choice about a specialised engineering discipline. Students select eight courses from two or three engineering disciplines. At the end of Level 1, BEng Engineers transfer to Level 2 of their chosen programme. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Engineering Mathematics Fundamentals
Engineering Science and Materials
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Electrical Engineering Principles
Mechanical Engineering Essentials
Digital Systems and Programming
Structural Analysis and Design
Engineering Project and Communication Skills
UCAS Code:H100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

must include Maths and relevant science. Relevant science is Chemistry (Chemistry / Chemical Engineering routes) OR Physics (all other routes).

International Baccalaureate

29 points

with Higher Level 5 in a relevant science (Chemistry or Physics depending on intended route) and Higher Level 5 Mathematics.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,808

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,232

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£32,000£36,000
3 years£26,500£30,500£36,500
5 years£30,500£37,500£45,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 17% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
73%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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