About Meng Structural Engineering in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

This degree offers a thorough grounding in the major branches of Civil Engineering but with a focus on aspects most relevant to Structural Engineering. The aims of the programme are similar to those for Civil Engineering but with a stronger emphasis on the analysis, skills and knowledge appropriate to Structural Engineering design. In addition, this degree aims to cultivate skills for the creative development of designs for construction projects. An unrivalled range of specialist options is available in Year 5 and students complete a professional design project.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements 

• Highers AABB (including Mathematics)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB (including Mathematics)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (including 5 in HL Mathematics)
• BTEC DMM (in relevant engineering course)
• HNC B in graded unit (including 1 unit of SCQF Level 7 Maths if you do not have Higher Maths)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BBC - ABB (including Mathematics)

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements.

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BB (including mathematics plus AABB at Higher)
• A-Levels ABB (including B in mathematics)
• Int. Baccalaureate 35 points (including 6 in HL mathematics)
• HNC A in graded unit (in a relevant subject area and Mathematics at SCQF Level 7)
• HND BB in graded unit (in a relevant subject area and Mathematics at SCQF Level 7)
• BTEC DDM (in relevant engineering course)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Engineering and Science

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

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: 

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.