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Mechanical Engineering (in conjunction with Forth Valley College)

Heriot-Watt University

Venues

Edinburgh Campus

Content

Years 1 and 2: Forth Valley College
The course is delivered for the first two years at Forth Valley College, where you will study the fundamental principles of mechanical engineering technologies. In the second semester of Year 2, Forth Valley College students participate in a design project at Heriot-Watt.

Years 3 to 5: Heriot-Watt University
Forth Valley College students will transfer into the third year of the Heriot-Watt BEng/MEng Mechanical Engineering programme and follow its programme structure for the remainder of the degree.

Entry Requirements

2025 entry requirements

3 Highers at BBC including Maths and a science or technological subject; or Foundation Apprenticeship
Engineering plus Higher Maths and Physics at BB or BC. Interview and pre-entry test.

Start Date

September

Qualification

Degree

Award

MEng

Study Method

Full time

UCAS Code

H3AS

Course Length

5 years

Faculty

School of Engineering and Physical Sciences

Department

Mechanical Engineering

SCQF Level

11

Website

www.hw.ac.uk

Career Area

Engineering

Career Sectors

Aeronautical Engineering

Chemical and Materials Engineering

Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Engineering General

Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering (including Fabrication and Welding)

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

Offshore and Energy