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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H3A2

Aerospace Engineering

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

Course Overview

The MEng (Hon) Aerospace 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 5-year full-time structure. Our programmes in Aerospace Engineering bring together the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with the application and focus of the aeronautical industry. With recent changes in the aerospace industry there are a now a whole host of traditional and advanced engineering careers that are available to students who will graduate from this programme. Commercial space exploration, drones, low carbon technologies and changes in aerospace commerce are all now serviced by aerospace engineers. 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 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Mechanics of Solids
Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
Engineering Mathematics and Numerical Methods
Aerodynamics and Wing Theory
Aircraft Structures and Materials
Propulsion Systems and Gas Turbines
Flight Dynamics and Control
Aerospace Design and Manufacturing
UCAS Code:H3A2
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

including Mathematics and Physics for entry to Year 1. For Year 2 entry: ABB including Physics and Maths.

International Baccalaureate

30 points

including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.

🗣️ 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 (5 years)£129,040

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: £31,500 — 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
£31,500
Salary 5 years after graduation 19% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£31,500

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 Aerospace Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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