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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H210
Structural Engineering
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEng (Hon) Structural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Solve the structural engineering problems of tomorrow's world. Ranked in the UK top 20 and 3rd in Scotland for overall satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2021. This degree offers a thorough grounding in the major branches of Civil Engineering but with a focus on aspects most relevant to Structural Engineering. 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 85% continuation rate, and 94% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Structural Analysis and Design
Materials for Construction Engineering
Mechanics of Solids
Fluid Mechanics and Hydraulics
Geotechnical Engineering Fundamentals
Reinforced Concrete Design
Steel Structures and Connections
Professional Design Project
UCAS Code:H210
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Mathematics. |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 35 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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: £30,000 — 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
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 25% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£30,000
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
89%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
89%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-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
80%
Overall
Teaching on my course
84%Learning opportunities
84%Assessment and feedback
78%Academic support
89%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
86%Student voice
61%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Heriot-Watt University
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