MEng Mechanical Engineering
About this course
MEng in Mechanical Engineering, studied over four to five years. The programme is the standard route towards Chartered Engineering professional qualification.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB (BB in Maths and Physics required (in any order)) IB: 30 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 5. Highers: AAAB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM. 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 35 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 89%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 90%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 95%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
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%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
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 MEng Mechanical 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 MEng Mechanical 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 MEng Mechanical 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 194 UCAS points.
Is MEng Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University accredited?
Yes. The accredited MEng fully meets the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements, for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Does MEng Mechanical 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 MEng Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.