Undergraduate academic requirements
- Completion of high school/ secondary education
Degree type
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration4 years
- Delivery methodOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee25,808GBP
- Start dateSep
- QS Ranking#287
Program overview
What Heriot-Watt University says about their program:
The Aerospace Engineering programme at Heriot-Watt University offers a BEng (Hons) degree that combines mechanical engineering principles with aerospace applications. This three-year honours degree is designed to equip students with essential skills and knowledge for a successful career in the aerospace industry.
The curriculum focuses on core mechanical engineering topics in the first two years, followed by specialized aerospace courses in later years. Students will engage in a Group Design Project and can choose from optional modules such as Spacecraft Engineering and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Technologies.
This programme is ideal for those interested in designing and developing aircraft and spacecraft. Graduates can expect to enter a rapidly growing field, with opportunities in commercial space exploration and aerospace technology advancements.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2
2) or equivalent.
English proficiency
English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.
English proficiency waivers
Documents required
- Passport
- Academic Transcripts
- Degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of English proficiency
- Statement of purpose or personal statement
- Recommendation letters
- Finance proof
- Translations
- Credential evaluations
Additional requirements
Documents
Applicants must meet the University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
How to apply
2 routes available:
UCAS
Fixed deadlineApplication fee34.50 GBP - paid to UCASFee waiverNot stated for this route
Direct
Fixed deadlineApplication feeFee not confirmedFee waiverNot stated for this route
Fees
Heriot-Watt University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Heriot-Watt University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.
Graduate tuition
- Postgraduate Taught
£20,000 to £28,000 per year
- MBA
£35,000 to £37,300
Undergraduate tuition
- £19,000 to £25,000+ per year (depending on whether it is a classroom-based or lab-heavy course).
What is the cost of living near Heriot-Watt University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £1,465 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £1,087 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £170 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £43 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £15 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £80 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £215 |
| Books and study supplies (monthly) | £20 |
| Coffee shop drink | £5 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £15 |
| Gym membership | £50 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), en.uhomes.com (Editorial estimate), lothianbuses.com (Official statistics) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).
Visa requirements for Heriot-Watt University
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