Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BEng (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September
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
- how and where analytical engineering science and mathematics are used in design, development and research
- 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, from aerospace and oil and gas, through food and transport, to the manufacturing, chemical and entertainment industries. Professional mechanical engineers are at the forefront of the management of the Earth's natural resources, as they strive to meet the conflicting demands of the modern world, in particular the desire for ever-increasing living standards in the face of limited resources and environmental concerns.
These challenges are perhaps clearest in the field of energy production and utilisation. In many areas of the world, provision of adequate water supplies is an ever more pressing problem. As well as having vital roles in providing these basic necessities, mechanical engineers belong to teams responsible for the design and manufacture of countless articles we take for granted today, from aircraft to artificial joints.
Your student experience
IMechE
This programme is accredited by the IMechE on behalf of the Engineering Council.
Students completing an IMechE accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all of the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry.
The accredited BEng (Hons) will meet, in part, the exemplifying academic benchmark requirements for registration as a Chartered Engineer and Students will need to complete an approved format of further learning pursuant to the requirements of UK-SPEC.
MoHESR and UK Royal Charter
This programme is accredited by the UAE Ministry of Higher Education and also accredited and approved by the UK Royal Charter.
To learn more about the process of how to obtain the equivalency for your high school qualifications, please visit the MOE equivalency page.
Go Global
Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Emphasis is on developing basic mathematical, scientific and communication skills.
Mandatory September
- Mechanics, Fields and Forces
- Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Engineering in Context 1
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Mandatory January
- Engineering in Context 2
- Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Optional January
- Waves and Matter
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
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Student testimonials
The professors at Heriot-Watt taught me various courses which helped me apply the theoretical knowledge to solve real life problems faced by the industrial client.
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Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| Fee | AED 82,264 |
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Our entry criteria are listed below. However, please note that the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.
Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available.
- GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level), including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
- Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics and 3 SL)
- BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma – MMM, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0
- French Baccalaureate - 12/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0
- Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics + IELTS 6.0
- Scottish Higher - Minimum of BBBB in Scottish Highers in relevant subjects, including mandatory subjects Math and Physics
- Mandatory Subjects - Math and Physics
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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