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BEng Engineering
About this course
Engineering in its broadest sense is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to design, build, and maintain the systems, structures, and processes that make modern life possible. It spans civil and structural work, mechanical design, electrical systems, chemical processes, and the digital infrastructure that increasingly underpins them all. For students who are drawn to engineering but want to explore its range before committing to a single specialism, a broad introductory approach offers the chance to discover where your strongest interests and abilities lie. This four-year full-time programme at Heriot-Watt University is designed precisely for this purpose. You will begin with a broad curriculum covering a range of engineering disciplines, developing the foundational knowledge in mathematics, physics, and engineering principles that all branches of the subject share. As you progress, you will identify which aspect of engineering you are most interested in, with the option to transfer onto the second year of one of Heriot-Watt's specialist engineering undergraduate degrees or to continue on the combined studies pathway for a more customised experience. A sandwich year, a year abroad, and work placement opportunities are all built into the degree, giving you substantial professional and international experience alongside your studies. The typical entry tariff is 168 points. The breadth of an integrated engineering degree is a genuine asset in a job market that increasingly values engineers who can work across disciplinary boundaries and communicate with specialists in adjacent fields. Graduates find roles in mechanical, civil, electrical, and chemical engineering firms, in manufacturing, energy, construction, technology, and consulting. The programme's flexibility means graduates emerge with both technical grounding and the self-knowledge to pursue the specialism that suits them best, and Heriot-Watt's strong international reputation adds further credibility to the qualification.
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