About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Energy as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Environmental Engineering. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £28,952 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A minimum of honours degree at 2:1 or non-UK equivalent in a related subject with a minimum of 3-4 maths modules at 50% or above. Suitable degrees can include engineering (e.g. telecommunications, architectural, civil, mechanical, petroleum, electrical, chemical), physical sciences (physics, chemistry, material science, metallurgy, geology, environmental science) or mathematics. Honours degrees at 2:2 or non-relevant degrees can be considered in conjunction with 3 or more years of relevant work experience.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.