Combined Studies (BSc)

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The award
BSc

How long you will study
4 years

Domestic course fees
GBP 9250

How you will study
full-time

Course starts
September

International course fees
GBP 17960

All study options

About Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University

The subjects available for BSc Combined Studies at the Edinburgh Campus are:

Actuarial Science
Biological Sciences
Building Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Chemistry
Computer Science
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Information Systems
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Physics
Food Science
Statistics
Psychology.

You can also combine the above subjects with one of the following:

Management
Accountancy
Economics
Languages.

A Combined Studies degree allows students to design their own degree programme from the subjects offered at Heriot-Watt University. Students take a range of subjects not covered by other degree programmes and can pick the right set of subjects from the wide range available to meet individual learning goals. Students can adapt their study on a part-time basis or at a distance. With the help of a Director of Studies, students can devise a study programme that will support their ambitions.

Employability

Work and study

This is what our BSc Combined Studies students are doing six months after graduating:

42% are working
44% are studying
2% are working and studying.

Managerial/professional position

65% of those working are in a professional/managerial position six months after graduating.

Salary

The average salary of students six months after graduating: £24000
The average UK salary of students six months after graduating from a similar course: £20000

Jobs

These are the most common jobs students go into six months after graduating:

Sales occupations
Natural and social science professionals
Information technology and telecommunications professionals
Business, research and administrative professionals
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Engineering professionals
Elementary occupations
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
Teaching and educational professionals
Business and public service associate professionals

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Study options for this course

The award How you will study How long you will study Course starts Domestic course fees International course fees
The awardBScHow you will studyFull-timeHow long you will study4 years
Course startsSeptemberDomestic course feesGBP 9250International course feesGBP 17960

Notes about fees for this course

Status*	Scotland / EU**	England / Northern Ireland / Wales	International
Fee	Paid by SAAS	£9,250	£17,960

* Your residency 'status' is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course. Find out more about tuition fees.

** European Union countries, not including England, Northern Ireland or Wales.

Scholarships and bursaries

Featured scholarships

Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2018

In addition to government maintenance loans and grants towards the costs of fees and living costs, we are offering generous financial support to attract and support eligible students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:

Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
Heriot-Watt Academic Scholarship (£1,000 per year)

View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.

Entry requirements

Year 1

Highers AABB or BBBBC
A-Levels BBB
Int. Baccalaureate 29 points
HNC We accept a wide range of HNCs and HNDs for Level 1 entry depending on the area of interest. Please contact us to discuss in detail
Additional information Mathematics and an appropriate Science qualification are normally required. Approved Certificate in Science courses can be used for entry into Level 1 or 2. For programmes including Languages, Actuarial Mathematics and Psychology the requirement may be higher. Applications from students studying Access Programmes would be welcomed.

Year 2

HND We accept a wide range of HNDs for Level 2 entry depending on the area of interest. Typically, Group Award graded units of B are required.

Additional information

BTEC Relevant BTEC qualifications are accepted; please contact Admissions Tutor for further details

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