Overview

Aerospace Engineering (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University combines the core disciplines of mechanical engineering with specific applications to aerospace engineering, taught with a strong focus on the current and future needs of the aeronautical industry.

Careers in Aerospace Engineering: Be a High-Flyer

Recent developments in the aerospace industry have expanded the number of traditional and specialised engineering careers available to students with knowledge of aerospace and aeronautical engineering. These opportunities have emerged in addition to ‘traditional’ careers in aircraft technologies, vehicle dynamics and propulsion, and other key areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Mechanics
Fields and Forces

Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mathematics
Waves and Matter

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Year 1 Entry Requirements

Highers AABB (including a science subject)

A-Levels BBC - ABB (including a Maths or Science subject)

Int. Baccalaureate 29 points to include a science subject at Higher Level 5

BTEC DMM (in relevant subject)

HNC C in graded unit (in relevant HNC)

Year 2 Entry Requirements

Advanced Highers AB. Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science (plus Year 1 Higher requirements).

A-Levels BBB to include Physics and Maths.
International Baccalaureate 34 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 6.
BTEC Extended Diploma not available.
HNC not available.
HND AA (standard entry) or AB / BA (minimum offer eligible only). Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics.
Global College Successful completion of our Engineering with Accelerator Programme.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

25808 GBP / year

≈ 25808 GBP / year
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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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Scholarships Information

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Careers in Aerospace Engineering: Be a High-Flyer

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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