BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering, covering mechanics, forces, electrical systems, and mathematics. The programme includes an optional industrial placement year, upon completion of which a Diploma in Industrial Training (DIT) is awarded. An additional fourth year is available, enabling progression to the MEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering, the standard route to Chartered Engineer status.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC (BB in Maths and Physics required (in any order)) IB: 29 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. HND: AB / BA in graded units. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
What students say
Based on about 52 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 66%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 21 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
Modules
- Mechanics, Fields and Forces
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering in Context 1
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Engineering in Context 2
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
- Waves and Matter
- Introduction to Aerospace Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy 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 £1,000 less than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 188 UCAS points.
Is BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
How many students continue on BEng Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.