Guaranteed
Family Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University · Undergraduate
£3,000scholarship value
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H605
Electrical & Electronic Engineering
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MEng (Hon) Electrical & Electronic Engineering provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. The MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering is a 5-year programme, which shares a common structure with the BEng degree for the first 3 years. Students study a broad-based range of topics from low current electronics to high power systems. At the end of year 3, candidates are selected to progress to the MEng course for a further 2 years of study. 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Energy Systems
Analogue Electronics
Electromagnetics
Physical Electronics and Communications
UCAS Code:H605
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBB including Maths and Physics/Electronics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Physics and Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 30 points with Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 34 points with Mathematics and Physics 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 (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 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: £32,500 — 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
£32,500
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 15% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£32,500
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
80%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
80%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
84%Learning resources
93%Student voice
82%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
4 Scholarships Available
Matched to your course, level & nationality
Your nationality
Merit
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University · Undergraduate
50% off feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
Merit
Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
Merit
The Duffin Family Future Shapers Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course
About Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University offers Electrical & Electronic Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
#287QS World
#41UK Ranking
9,845+Students
104+Courses
Frequently Asked Questions
Related Courses
More courses at Heriot-Watt University
Electrical and Electronic EngineeringUndergraduate
4 years£25,808/yr
Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive SystemsUndergraduate
4 years£25,808/yr
Robotics, Autonomous and Interactive SystemsUndergraduate
5 years£25,808/yr
Technology with Accelerator ProgrammeUndergraduate
4 years£20,080/yr
Technology with FoundationUndergraduate
4 years£20,080/yr
Similar courses at other universities
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Electrical and Electronic Engineering£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Electrical and Electronic Engineering (with integrated year in industry)£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry)£20,715/yr
Aberystwyth UniversityAberystwyth
Robotics and Embedded Systems Engineering (with integrated year in industry)£20,715/yr
Ready to Start Your Journey?
Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com
Explore All Courses