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UndergraduateMaster of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: HH38
Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The MEng (Hon) Mechanical Engineering and Energy 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. Modern challenges require new and advanced technical solutions, and mechanical engineers are vital to achieving those solutions. It is the technical development of the world that drives us forward. By studying our five-year degree in Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering you can gain the skills to tackle challenging professional tasks associated with energy provision and utilisation. 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 100% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Energy and renewable energy
Medical engineering
Nanotechnology
UCAS Code:HH38
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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
| 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: £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
81%Working
6%Studying
4%Work & Study
86%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
83%
Overall
Teaching on my course
87%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
66%Academic support
91%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
88%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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