Course content
Year 1
Eases the transition from school to university. You will take courses in calculus and algebra which continue from school study, statistics, problem solving and the use of computer packages. In your chosen language you will take courses in translation, aural comprehension and writing and spoken courses.
Year 2
You will continue your study of calculus and algebra taking courses in multivariable calculus and real analysis and linear algebra. You will start the study of pure and applied mathematics and numerical analysis. In language courses you will continue with translation, spoken and written classes in preparation for studying abroad in third year.
Year 3
Is spent studying mathematics at a European university as part of an organised student study course. At the time of publication, students studying:
Maths with French are based in Pau, France
Maths with German are based in Dresden, Germany
Maths with Spanish are based in Granada, Spain
Year 4
On returning for the final year, you will take a selection of advanced courses in mathematics.
More in-depth information on the content of the courses listed above, how they are assessed and the learning outcomes can be accessed via our current student portal.
Entry requirements
Year 1
Standard entry requirements
Highers ABBBB (including Mathematics at A and French)A-Levels BBB (including Mathematics and French)Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics and French at Higher Level 5)BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics and French)
Minimum entry requirements*
Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B and French)A-Levels BBC (including Mathematics at B and French at B)
* Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:
live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
are care experienced.
We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements
Additional information
English language requirements
If English is not your first language, you have to show that your English is good enough to succeed on your course. Please see our English language requirements .
Fees
Tuition fees for 2020 entry (by residency status)
Status*
Scotland / EU**
England / Northern Ireland / Wales***
International
Fee
Paid by SAAS
£9,250
£15,080
* 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).
*** 'Rest of the UK' (RUK) students entering at Level 1 receive a fee waiver of one year's tuition fee. Normally this will be the final year, or a year during which students study abroad (either at a partnership institution, or at one of Heriot-Watt's overseas campuses).
Additional costs
You may incur additional costs in the course of your studies at Heriot-Watt over and above tuition fees in an academic year. Depending on your programme of study, these may include: protective equipment, field trips, professional memberships, studio fees, required course texts or other study resources.
Scholarships and bursaries
Featured scholarships
Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales starting undergraduate degree courses in 2020
In addition to government 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:
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships .
