Civil Engineering

10th in the UK for Civil Engineering (Guardian University League 2020)
Students will be able to learn the main Civil Engineering disciplines of structures, geotechnics, water engineering and transportation engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil engineers.

Accreditation

• Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT)
• Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE)
• Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE)
• Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE)

Career Opportunities

Do you know that Civil Engineering Industry constantly provides support to Heriot-Watt’s all Civil Engineering courses, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities? 75% of the students are employed in engineering professionals position within six months after graduating!

Mechanical Engineering

1st in Scotland and 8th in the UK for Mechanical Engineering (Guardian University League 2020)
This course ensures students to have a good technical understanding of the essential facts across the discipline, but also an awareness of specialist application of technology. Throughout the journey, they will acquire problem-solving skills and the ability to apply such skills in developing innovative solutions to society’s practical needs. At the end of the day, students should be able to meet the technical, societal and organisational/managerial challenges of mechanical engineering in the next 20 years and will have a role in determining policy and strategy in senior positions in a wide range of industries.

Accreditation

• Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE)

Career Opportunities

Mechanical Engineering graduates are equipped with multiple skills that fulfilled technical, managerial, financial and research roles. Hence, they are able to work in different industries such as f&b, aerospace, transport, energy, manufacturing and technology. Many find employment with notable companies such as Mercedes, Babcock Marine, Mclaren, Shell UK, Halliburton and QinetiQ.

Chemical Engineering

This course gives students a sound understanding of both the chemical and process engineering fundamentals that they need to become a professional chartered engineer. In addition to a grounding in science, maths and engineering, the students will acquire practical abilities that are highly sought after by industry.

The labs have a full range of facilities including modern cooling, steam and compressed air systems. Electronics and programming have been integrated into their teaching, with Arduino and Labview being used as graphical programming platforms. Students gain a basic understanding of electronics in the first two years to allow them to use these platforms.

Accreditation

• Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) on behalf of the Engineering Council

Career Opportunities

Heriot-Watt has strong links with relevant industry, which  helps graduates with their career progressions. It’s Industrial Advisory Board (IAB) is comprised of both alumni and company representatives, who provide input into the development of the degree programme. Thus, students are trained under programmes that stay relevant to the needs of industry and thus, prepared for the jobs of the future. 86% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.