MSc Engineering (General) at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The MSc Engineering (General) is a fully online masters giving all-round engineering knowledge with specialist modules chosen from mechanical, electrical and civil engineering. It develops the roles of research, design, analysis and optimisation in advanced engineering careers. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology as meeting the Further Learning requirement for Chartered Engineer registration.

Duration: Full time: 1.5 years; part time: 3 years | Intake: September; January | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The PgCert has core modules in design optimisation, design process and engineering project management and quantitative research methods and data analysis. The PgDip options include advanced analogue electronics, advanced applications in engineering, advanced mechanical engineering, artificial neural networks and evolutionary algorithms, renewable energy technologies, safety case studies and tidal, wave and future energy. The MSc is completed with a research project or dissertation in mechanical, electrical or civil engineering.

Career pathways

Aerospace, automotive, civil, controls, design, electrical, energy, manufacturing, power and systems engineer roles, and engineering project management.

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Application information

Entry requirements

BEng (Hons) in Engineering with a minimum award of 2:2 (or equivalent). Recognition of prior experiential learning to degree level is also considered and assessed individually. Direct progression from UHI's BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Energy Engineering and Mechanical Engineering. International applicants (IELTS Academic, online study from overseas or on campus on a Student Route Visa): overall 6.5 with no component below 6.0, or an equivalent approved test.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,820 for the whole programme (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full MSc (180 credits). Source

International applicants: GBP 11,450 for the whole programme (2026/27). International students studying online from their home country, full MSc (180 credits). Source

Intake: September; January

Duration: Full time: 1.5 years; part time: 3 years

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