MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering

    MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University

    MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University

    The MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a Master program designed for students who want to build the knowledge and skills required for careers in this field. Delivered on campus at the Edinburgh campus in United Kingdom, the program is taught in English and takes 1 year to complete. Students study in a Full Time environment while preparing for future professional opportunities. Tuition fees are USD 38,926 / year, with the next intake on September 1, 2026.

    About MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering

    MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering provides those of you with a bachelor-levels graduate in Mechanical Engineering to build upon your existing knowledge and skills in the area. For those of you from a different Engineering background, the programme offers you the opportunity to develop key Mechanical Engineering knowledge and skills required for your professional development. You’ll gain a deep understanding of the core engineering and science underpinning the Mechanical Engineering and Manufacturing sector. The industry-relevant degree will provide you with an accredited route to become a Chartered Engineer.

    During the master’s programme, you’ll gain a broad knowledge of the core components in Mechanical Engineering Sciences and practices, whilst developing an extensive, detailed, and critical knowledge and understanding of at least one specialist area within the subject. The flexible degree structure allows you to focus in on your specific interests within Advanced Mechanical Engineering. You’ll have the opportunity to choose courses from an extensive list, including engineering design, fluids, dynamics, renewable energy technologies, heat exchangers and heat transfer, robotic mechanical systems, and advanced thermodynamic applications.

    The career-focused master’s programme will develop your technical, scientific, and managerial abilities, and provide you with a specialist education to set you up to become a professional Mechanical Engineer. Upon completion, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to prepare you for a wide range of technical and managerial careers across the sector, including roles in process and plant design, construction, commissioning, operation, management to specialist consultancy, and advanced research and development.

    Requirements and Admission Criteria for MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.

    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.

    English Requirements

    • PTEMin 64
    • IELTSMin 6.5
    • TOEFLMin 90

    English Program Requirements

    English Language Requirements

    If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

    The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

    If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

    Please see our detailed English language requirements.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee
    38,926 / year
    MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering at Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, Edinburgh

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