MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM)

Putrajaya, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

4 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jan, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM180,000

Course Highlights

  • Accredited by the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM)
  • This programme contextualises mechanical engineering science principles with mini-projects and encourages working in groups to produce solutions to engineering problems
  • Project-based learning, where you will engage and get hands-on experience with real-world industry projects during your first year
  • A truly global university with an option to transfer to campuses in the UK and Dubai

Course Structure

BEng (Hons) and MEng

September Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Mechanics, Fields and Forces
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering in Context 1
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1

Mandatory January

  • Waves and Matter
  • Mechanical Engineering in Context 2
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2

Mandatory September

  • Design and Manufacture 2
  • Fluid Mechanics A
  • Mechanics of Materials A
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3

Mandatory January

  • Electrical Power and Machines
  • Dynamics
  • Thermodynamics A
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4

January Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Mechanics, Fields and Forces
  • Introduction to Electrical and Electronic Engineering
  • Mechanical Engineering in Context 1
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1

Mandatory January

  • Waves and Matter
  • Mechanical Engineering in Context 2
  • Introduction to Mechanical Engineering
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2

Mandatory January

  • Electrical Power and Machines
  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
  • Thermodynamics A
  • Dynamics

Mandatory May

  • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
  • Fluid Mechanics A
  • Mechanics of Materials A
  • Design and Manufacture 2

BEng (Hons) and MEng

All students by default will be enrolled into the MEng programme at the point of entry. This is done for the applicant's eligibility for PTPTN's study loan, as well as for recognition by the Board of Engineers Malaysia. You may choose to opt out of the MEng programme, and proceed to a BEng (Hons) programme during your Second Year.

September Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Design and Manufacture 3
  • Fluid Mechanics B
  • Mechanics of Materials B
  • Sustainable Development and Engineering Management

Mandatory January

  • Design and Manufacture 4
  • Vibration Analysis & Control Engineering
  • Thermodynamics B

Optional January

  • Automotive Technologies 1
  • Energy Studies

January Intake: 

Mandatory September

  • Mechanics of Materials B
  • Fluid Mechanics B
  • Sustainable Development and Engineering Management
  • Design and Manufacture 3

Mandatory January

  • Vibration Analysis & Control Engineering
  • Thermodynamics B
  • Design and Manufacture 4

Optional January

  • Energy Studies
  • Automotive Technologies 1

Students undertake a compulsory industrial training placement.

September Intake: 

Mandatory September

  • Engineering Design

Optional September

  • Incompressible Fluid Dynamics
  • Advanced Mechanics of Materials 1
  • Dynamics 1
  • Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer

Mandatory January

  • Engineering Manufacture
  • Group Project 1

Optional January

  • Compressible Fluid Dynamics
  • Individual Project
  • Dynamics 2
  • Advanced Thermodynamic Applications

January Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Engineering Design

Optional September

  • Incompressible Fluid Dynamics
  • Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
  • Advanced Mechanics of Materials 1
  • Dynamics 1

Mandatory January

  • Engineering Manufacture
  • Group Project 1

Optional January

  • Compressible Fluid Dynamics
  • Dynamics 2
  • Advanced Thermodynamic Applications
  • Individual Project

MEng only

September Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Group Project 2
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics with Heat Transfer
  • Professional and Industrial Studies

Mandatory January

  • Specialist Engineering Technology 2
  • Failure and Accident Analysis
  • Group Project 3

Optional AY

  • Mechanical Engineering Individual Project

Optional September

  • Individual Project 2

January Intake:

Mandatory September

  • Group Project 2
  • Computational Fluid Dynamics with Heat Transfer
  • Professional and Industrial Studies

Mandatory January

  • Group Project 3
  • Failure and Accident Analysis
  • Specialist Engineering Technology 2

Optional AY

  • Mechanical Engineering Individual Project

Optional September

  • Individual Project 2

Entry Requirements

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: Successful completion and meet Mathematics, Physics and English requirements.
  • A-Level: BBC including B in Mathematics and Physics
  • STPM: GPA 2.67 for 3 subjects, including GPA 2.67 in Mathematics and Physics
  • UEC: 15 points or less including A2 in Mathematics and Physics (5 subjects not less than B grade
  • IB Diploma: 26 points for 6 subjects including 5 in SL Physics and Mathematics AA (or 5 in HL Mathematics AI)
  • WACE/SACE: ATAR 75 including 65% in Mathematics Method/Specialist and Physics
  • Ontario Secondary School Diploma: 75% including 70% in Mathematics and Physics
  • Foundation: CGPA 2.5 including Grade C in Mathematics, Physics and English.
  • China Senior High School Graduation Certificate: 80% including 80% in Mathematics and Physics
  • India Senior School Certificate/Class XII: 75% including 75% in Mathematics and Physics
  • Indonesia SMA 3: 80% including 80% in Mathematics and Physics
  • If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required with no score lower than 5.5

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM500

Tuition fees

RM180,000

Discounts & scholarships

-RM3,300

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  • Rebate

Total payable amount

RM177,200

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