this is a 2-year msc progamme, offering practical application as well as advanced teaching, design and research in mechanical engineering. it is specifically for graduates with an engineering degree looking to enhance their career opportunities. students will gain the technical, scientific and managerial abilities essential for a career as a professional mechanical engineer. the programme enables students to obtain an msc as well as gaining practical experience in an industrial setting. heriot-watt is ranked 3rd in scotland by the complete university guide 2021 and 2nd in scotland by guardian university guide 2021 and the times and the sunday times good university guide 2021 for mechanical engineering. the programmes delivered by mechanical engineering are accredited by the institution of mechanical engineers.