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Introduction

Overview

The rapid world-wide expansion and development of electronic systems, techniques and devices provides the background for exciting applications based programmes in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and in Computing and Electronics. Industry requires a large number of engineers to pioneer new developments, to undertake design and supervise production, to market and to install and operate equipment. During their careers, professional engineers are called upon to organise and manage the work of others. They require not only technical and intellectual abilities, but also an understanding of the economic and human problems involved.

The programmes are aimed at those with a desire to study electronics, hardware system design or electrical technology. They provide the theoretical basis and design methods for communications, computers, programming, software engineering, control and other electronic and electrical energy systems. Practical and organisational skills are encouraged through project, design and laboratory work and through presentations and management studies.

Engineers of the Future

Engineers of the Future is a bespoke five-year company-sponsored programme aimed at talented students interested in a career in Mechanical, Chemical or Electrical and Electronic Engineering.

It offers the unique opportunity to combine vocational training and an MEng degree with hands on industrial experience. Throughout the programme students are sponsored by one of the companies involved in the programme. This arrangement ensures that all tuition fees are paid and that the students receive a salary while studying.

Initially, students complete a Modern Apprenticeship in Engineering and a Higher National Diploma at one of the college partners with the correct material for progression to University study. In the third year of the programme students progress to study at Heriot-Watt University until the completion of the MEng after the fifth year. The vacation periods contain work placements at the sponsoring company and the integrated projects within the MEng are specific to the sponsoring company and may be undertaken either on-site or on-campus.

Number of places

Dependent on the requirement of the sponsoring companies.

Application process

Apply through UCAS to the relevant MEng programme eg H301 / H801 / H605 and also contact the Heriot-Watt Engineers of the Future Programme Director to indicate that you wish to be considered for the programme.

Selection process

All applications for these programmes that meet or are likely to meet the academic requirements will be forwarded to the sponsoring companies. The sponsoring companies will shortlist and interview. Those applications that are unsuccessful will be considered for a place on the relevant mainstream MEng programme.