Mechanical Engineering BEng / BEng (Hons)

Programme information

Modern society needs high quality Mechanical Engineering graduates for their professional mechanical engineering skills and expertise. Mechanical Engineering offers an exciting environment where many skills are brought together to enable the undergraduate student to understand:

  • how products are engineered, manufactured and supported through the technological impact on processes and infrastructure
  • how and where analytical engineering science and mathematics impact on these
  • how the use and management of resources is important to society and business competitiveness
  • how it is necessary to communicate and present concepts to engineers and non-engineers alike

Mechanical engineers play key roles in all industrial sectors ranging from aerospace, oil and gas, through food and transport to manufacturing, chemical and entertainment industries. Professional mechanical engineers are at the forefront of the management of the earth’s natural resources by optimising the conflicting demands of the modern world. These challenges are clearest in the field of energy production where the long term supply of energy continues to be an issue of major technical and political importance.

First year

Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills. Topics include:

  • Design and Manufacture
  • Materials Science
  • Computer Applications
  • Engineering and Physical Sciences
  • Foundation Mathematics

Second year

Subjects include:

  • Machine Design
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Design and Manufacture
  • Advanced Mathematics
  • Strength of Materials

Third year

Subjects include:

  • Applied Thermodynamics
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Material Design and Manufacture
  • Control Engineering and Instrumentation
  • Energy study option

Fourth year

As well as an individual research project, students also undertake courses in:

  • Management
  • Manufacturing and Design Assessment
  • Fluid Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics
  • Strength of Materials
  • Machine Dynamics

Entry requirements

First year entry

  • GCE A-Levels CCC.
  • CBSE or equivalent Minimum of 60% in Grade 12 examinations.
  • American High School Diploma Pass plus SATs with an overall score of 1500.
  • Tawjihiyya 80% with (IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550/80).
  • International Baccalaureate 24 points or above.
  • Foundation year Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering).  

Second year entry

  • GCE A-Levels ABB.
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma 27 points.
  • CBSE Overall 85%+ (in relevant subjects)
  • Qualifications must include core subjects of Mathematics and Physics.
  • We will consider equivalent subjects and results from other universities on a case-by-case basis.

Third year entry

  • Successful completion of an HND in a related field of study plus work experience. Please contact us to discuss further.

Additional information

  • Where English was not the medium of instruction at secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English Language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 550 (paper-based exam); 213 (computer-based exam); 80 (internet-based exam).