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.

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 19% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 2% of graduatescards →
• 38 / 100Quality and Regulatory Professionals · 2% of graduatescards →

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