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Heriot-Watt University

Aerospace Engineering

Scotland, United Kingdom · UCAS H3A1

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 - 4 years
Campus
Edinburgh Campus
Intl. Tuition
£26,840 (2027-28)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
H3A1

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Aerospace engineers design and develop aircraft, spacecraft and propulsion systems. Graduate roles are available at Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, MBDA, Thales and space agencies including ESA and NASA.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events. A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
9,845
Staff Ratio
14.0:1
International
31.0%

Career Prospects

Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
First-year earnings
Placement Year
Available
Work experience option

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£26,840
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Aeronautical engineering
  • Aerospace engineering
  • Aircraft engineering
  • Aerodynamics
  • Aeronautics
  • Applied mechanics
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Mechatronics
  • Engineering

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
9,845
Total students
Staff Ratio
14:1
Students per staff
International Students
31%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Large city (500k-1m inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Cool maritime
Safety Index (indicative)
7.8/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Global / diverse | Coastal lifestyle

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • This city offers a solid and affordable UK student lifestyle — a good mix of pubs, cafés, local culture and student events.
  • A welcoming community with everything a student needs close to campus.

What Students Love

  • Thriving student social scene
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Great café culture
  • Parks & green spaces

University Stats

Total Students9,845
Student-to-Staff Ratio14:1
International Students31%
Safety Index (indicative)7.8/10

Career & Outcomes

Avg Starting Salary
£36,340
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Available
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

  • Aerospace engineers design and develop aircraft, spacecraft and propulsion systems.
  • Graduate roles are available at Airbus, Boeing, Rolls-Royce, BAE Systems, MBDA, Thales and space agencies including ESA and NASA.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Engineering
  • Finance
  • Technology

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£26,840
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Total Programme Cost
£107,360
For full 3 - 4 years

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£26,840per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, 2027-28 Official fee page
Estimated Total (per year)£26,840

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£647/mo
Food & Groceries£240/mo
Transport£71/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,121
Annual living costs£13,461/yr

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