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BEng Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University

Institution
Heriot-Watt University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Mechanical Engineering
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
H300
Typical offer
A-level BBC, IB 29

Entry requirements

A level: BBC (BB in Maths and Physics required (in any order)) IB: 29 points. Must include Maths and Physics, with both achieved at Higher Level 5. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and one of Physics or Engineering Science, with one required subject achieved at A. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNCs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3. HND: AB / BA in graded units. Must be in a relevant Engineering subject including sufficient Maths and Physics. All HNDs must include Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.

About this course

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering. The course includes an optional additional year to progress to the MEng, the standard route to Chartered Engineering. Sustainability is a central theme across the curriculum, and the programme covers modules in mechanics, thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and materials.

Modules

  • Mechanics, Fields and Forces
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Engineering in Context 1
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
  • Engineering in Context 2
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
  • Waves and Matter
  • Introduction to Aerospace Engineering