Key information
Our MSc Engineering Management programme combines management expertise with engineering specific technical skills, equipping you for management roles across a variety of engineering fields.
- Level
- Postgraduate Taught
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- MSc
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September, January
- Next intake
- September
Our MSc in Engineering Management will equip you with technical and managerial expertise needed to lead in today’s fast-evolving engineering and technology sectors, blending advanced engineering principles with applied business and leadership skills, preparing you to manage complex projects and teams in global industries.
This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry who wish to gain deeper knowledge on engineering systems alongside strategic decision-making, project management and delivery, resilience building, team management, and organisational leadership.
The programme offers specialised pathways that allow you to tailor your learning to contemporary challenges which include energy transition, robotics, and sustainable supply chain management, enabling you to develop expertise in areas that align with your career ambitions and industry needs.
Reasons to study this programme:
- Blend of skills: Learn and be informed about strategic decision-making, project management and delivery, resilience building, team management and organisational leadership alongside engineering systems.
- Comprehensive, customisable curriculum: Provides opportunity to specialise in several areas through optional courses, including energy transition, robotics and sustainable supply chain management.
- Supported learning: Delivered through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, and project-based learning and be assessed by coursework, exams, and a major dissertation while receiving support and feedback throughout the programme. Gain access to cutting-edge research and innovation centres including the Net Zero Global Research Institute and the National Robotarium.
- Industry-relevant curriculum: Teaching delivered by experts from several schools including engineering, energy, and the Edinburgh Business School, ensuring an interdisciplinary approach and reflecting real industry complexities. Case -based learning and applied projects will keep studies industry-relevant and future development needs.
Emerging Leaders in Engineering Scholarship
We are offering a scholarship of 20% off tuition fees to recognise one student who combines academic excellence, leadership qualities and a passion for driving innovation and sustainability within the engineering sector.
Apply nowYour student experience
Your learning will be shaped by Heriot-Watt University’s globally recognised strengths in engineering, infrastructure, and business education. The programme is underpinned by world-class research, with 96% of our engineering research rated as world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021, placing us first in Scotland and third in the UK through a joint submission with the University of Edinburgh.
Teaching is delivered by experts from the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, and Edinburgh Business School, ensuring an interdisciplinary approach that reflects the complexity of modern engineering challenges. Case-based learning and applied projects will help keep your studies relevant to current industry needs and future developments.
Heriot-Watt University also produces the highest percentage of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and Managing Directors (MDs) in Scotland, with 4.57% of our graduates going on to achieve these leadership roles. Our management studies are globally recognised, further strengthening your ability to combine technical expertise with strategic leadership.
You will benefit from direct access to cutting-edge research and innovation centres, including Energy Transition expertise in the Net Zero Global Research Institute, robotics from the National Robotarium, and national hubs hosted by Edinburgh Business School such as Transit - the National Digital Twinning for Decarbonisation Research hub. We also house a centre of excellence in Photovoltaics, ensuring your studies are informed by the latest advances in sustainable energy and technology.
Course content
September Intake - Edinburgh
Year 1
Mandatory September
- Transition Engineering - Achieving zero carbon InTIME
- Engineering Organisational Strategy
- Effective Leadership in Engineering
Optional September
- Robotics Systems Science
- Renewable Energy Technologies
Mandatory January
- Resilient Supply Chains
- Data, Audit and Implementation
Optional January
- Carbon Solutions
- Energy Transition Lab
- Technology Futures and Business Strategy
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
- Design of Low Carbon Buildings
Mandatory May
- Engineering Management Dissertation
January Intake - Edinburgh
Year 1
Mandatory January
- Data, Audit and Implementation
- Resilient Supply Chains
Optional January
- Technology Futures and Business Strategy
- Design of Low Carbon Buildings
- Carbon Solutions
- Robotic Mechanical Systems
Mandatory September
- Effective Leadership in Engineering
- Engineering Organisational Strategy
- Transition Engineering - Achieving zero carbon InTIME
Optional September
- Robotics Systems Science
- Renewable Energy Technologies
Mandatory Second January
- Engineering Management Dissertation
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| UK | £12,744 |
| International | £24,952 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Scholarships and bursaries
Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries
We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Year 1
A 2:2 (or above) UK Honours degree or; an equivalent internationally-recognised qualification in an engineering, science or technology subject.
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.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
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