BEng Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Engineering, covering multiple engineering disciplines in a single programme. Students select eight courses across areas including Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical, Electrical, Civil and Structural, and Architectural engineering. A director of studies supports each student in planning their course selection. The programme also provides a pathway to transfer onto the second year of a discipline-specific engineering degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (Maths and one of Chemistry or Physics, with required subjects at BB) IB: 29 points. Must include Maths and one of Chemistry or Physics, with both required subjects at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Chemistry, Engineering Science or Physics, with one required subject at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths and Chemistry or Physics. Subsidiary BTEC Diploma in Engineering at Merit may also be acceptable in place of Higher / A-Level Physics depending on units taken. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths and Chemistry or Physics. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. HND: AB / BA in graded unit. Must be relevant science subject including sufficient Maths and Chemistry or Physics. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
What students say
Based on about 104 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 74 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 87%
- Working and studying: 4%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 72%
- Elementary occupations: 6%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 2%
- Information Technology Professionals: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 78%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 77%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University do next?
94% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Does BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.