About Beng (hons) Electrical And Electronic Engineering in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
Our BEng (Hons) provides a broad-based education in electrical and electronic engineering. During the first three years students study topics from low current electronics to high power systems. In Year 4 you can choose from a set of specialist courses to complement your thesis topic selection.
Employability
Managerial/professional position
- 90% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.
Salary
- The average salary of students six months after graduating: £26000
- The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £26000
Jobs
These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:
- Engineering professionals
- Information technology and telecommunications professionals
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0
- TOEFL IBT: 80
- PTE: 50-57
Heriot-Watt University Highlights
Year of Establishment |
1821 |
University Type |
Public |
Campus Setting |
Suburban |
Establishment Year |
1966 |
Endowment |
£8.9 million |
Total Enrolment |
30,000+ |
Mode of Program |
Full time, distance and online |
Graduate job rate |
80% |
Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below:
Expenses |
Cost in Pounds(Monthly) |
Hall Fees |
£500- £735 |
Food/Toiletries/Laundry |
£175 |
Social |
£140 |
Mobile Phone |
£25 |
Books and Equipment |
May vary |
Travel |
£1.80/per bus ticket |
Total |
£865- £1,100 |
Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.