About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Industrial Application as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Mechanical 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 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 85. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
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 relevant subject. Degree must contain a minimum of both 3 mathematics modules and 3 physics or engineering modules at 50% or above. Relevant degrees can include Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Automotive Engineering and Physics.Modules that we hope to see in an undergraduate degree would include materials, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, dynamics and structures, whereas unsuitable degrees for entry would have substantial focus on manufacturing.Work experience in conjunction with a relevant lower Second Class Honours Degree will be considered.
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.
