Study Engineering
Engineering underpins many of the region’s most important industries, from renewable energy and net zero to construction, manufacturing and maintenance. At UHI North, West and Hebrides, we offer industry-focused engineering courses designed to develop the skills employers need now and in the future.
Benefits of studying engineering with us:
- You can join us at different levels, from HNC through to degree and postgraduate engineering options, with clear progression routes that support long-term career development.
- Dedicated engineering teams, with access to specialist facilities in Stornoway and Thurso.
- You can balance work and study with our flexible online options.
Scroll down to explore our full range of programmes, see entry requirements, and find the study options that suit your goals. If you have questions or want advice on the right course for you, contact our team.
Access, Intro and NC courses
- Introduction to Construction and Engineering SCQF 4 (Stornoway)
- Introduction to Engineering Practice SCQF 4 (Thurso)
- SVQ Electrical/Instrumentation and NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5/6 (Thurso)
- SVQ Engineering Practice and NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5 (Thurso)
- SVQ Mechanical Production and NC Engineering Systems SCQF 5/6 (Thurso)
- NC Engineering Systems SCQF 6 (Stornoway and Thurso)
- NC Engineering Systems (Electrical, Mechanical, Fab/Welding) SCQF 5 (Stornoway)
- SVQ and NC Fabrication and Welding SCQF 5 (Port of Nigg)
- SVQ and NC Fabrication and Welding SCQF 5 (Thurso)
- CECA Civil Engineering Operative (NPA Construction Operations) SCQF 5 (Fort William)
- NC Engineering Systems (Electrical, Mechanical, Fab/Welding) SCQF 5 (Stornoway)
HNC, HND and Degree study
- HNC Engineering Systems (Stornoway, Thurso and Online Virtual Classroom)
- HND Engineering Systems (Thurso)
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BEng (Hons) Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering (Online Virtual Classroom)
Professional Development and Post-Graduate
- PDA Hydrogen: an Introduction for Technicians SCQF 7 (Online Virtual Classroom and Stornoway)
- PDA Renewable Energy Systems SCQF 7 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MSc Electrical Engineering (Online)
- MSc Engineering (General) (Online)
- MSc Mechanical Engineering (Online)
What our students say
Hear from Neave Anderson, from Watten near Wick, as she talks through her experience on the BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering degree. Neave was also named the 2025 recipient of the Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award, an annual prize celebrating outstanding female engineering students at the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).
Neave is also working full-time as a Control and Instrumentation Design Engineer with Nuclear Restoration Services (NRS) Dounreay and has already achieved Engineering Technician (EngTech) status with the Engineering Council. Find out more about the Sidney Black Memorial Engineering Award.
Engineering Modern Apprenticeships
A Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training relevant to your employment, so you can earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification while in work.
Progression
See the range of progression routes our courses can offer from senior phase right up to masters degrees: