Energy with Entrepreneurship Heriot-Watt University

Overview

The Energy with Entrepreneurship M.Sc. at Heriot-Watt University provides a comprehensive dual-focus on the technical sciences of energy and the commercial skills required for modern enterprise. This programme is designed to bridge the gap between engineering expertise and business leadership, preparing students to influence global energy strategies.

Why Energy with Entrepreneurship at Heriot-Watt University?

Heriot-Watt University was recently ranked 1st in Scotland by the Guardian University Guide 2026, reflecting its excellence in teaching and industry engagement. Students benefit from the world-class research conducted by the Institute of Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering, where 96% of research was classed as world-leading in the REF 2021 review. The university’s Energy Academy serves as a virtual hub connecting students to the latest developments in energy generation, storage, and policy.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

• International fee: GBP 26296 per year
• National fee: GBP 12584 per year

Visit the Fees and Funding section for a breakdown in your local currency.

Syllabus

The curriculum combines mandatory engineering and business courses with a range of optional modules to suit specific career interests. Modules may include:

• Foundations of Energy
• Technology Futures and Business Strategy
• Business Start-up
• Critical Analysis and Research Preparation
• Electrical Power Systems
• Renewable Energy Technologies
• Economics of Renewable Energy
• Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
• Climate Change, Sustainability and Adaptation

Careers with Energy with Entrepreneurship

Graduates are prepared for diverse roles as practising engineers, decision-making managers, and policy makers within the energy sector. The programme develops essential skills in commercial awareness, creativity, and strategic planning, enabling graduates to develop new business strategies or react to evolving environmental legislation. With nearly 90% of graduates in employment or further study shortly after graduation, the university provides a strong foundation for professional success in global energy markets.

Accreditation

This programme is accredited by Energy Institute (EI).   

Students completing an EI accredited degree are deemed to have met part or all the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and are in a strong position to move on to achieve professional engineering status after a period of initial professional development in industry.