About Meng Architectural Engineering in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh
The Architectural Engineering degree offers broad learning across the main engineering disciplines. It will give you the technical knowledge and an understanding of the key engineering topics within Architectural Engineering. You’ll also gain an understanding of the managerial issues faced by architectural engineers who work in the industry. The MEng course provides a broader understanding of management issues and problem solving within the industry. And, you’ll complete a 12 week industrial placement in semester one of year five.
The courses are delivered by the Royal Academy of Engineering Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design. This jointly forms a national network of centres to demonstrate best practice in teaching and research for the sustainable built environment.
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
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.