BSc (Hons) Combined Studies
The course
- UCAS code
- CFG0
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Delivery type
- Full-time
Contact
Got questions about this programme?
Contact our enquiries team.
Overview
The subjects available for BSc Combined Studies at the Edinburgh Campus are:
- Actuarial Science
- Biological Sciences
- Building Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry
- Civil Engineering
- Computer Science
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- Information Systems
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering
- Physics
- Statistics.
You can also combine the above subjects with one of the following:
- Accountancy and Finance
- Economics
- Languages
- Management.
A Combined Studies degree allows students to design their own degree course from the subjects offered at Heriot-Watt University. Students take a range of subjects not covered by other degree courses 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 course that will support their ambitions.
Go Global
This course is currently only delivered at our Edinburgh Campus and there are no current opportunities to study at exchange partner institutions.
However, other Go Global opportunities may be available. Please contact goglobal@hw.ac.uk for more information
Course content
Please indicate in section 3(f) of the UCAS application form the two main areas of study. You are not 'held' to your initial selection but it is useful in providing a starting point for the first year of your course. The subject areas indicated are within the Schools of the University and therefore further information on the course content can be found within the relevant sections throughout this online prospectus.
Subject area abbreviations
- AF- Accountancy and Finance
- AS - Actuarial Science
- BS - Biological Sciences
- Build - Building Engineering
- CE - Chemical Engineering
- C - Chemistry
- CivE - Civil Engineering
- CS Computer Science
- E - Economics
- EEE - Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- IS - Information Systems
- L - Languages
- Man - Management
- M - Mathematics
- ME - Mechanical Engineering
- P - Physics
- S - Statistics
Year 1
Each student is allocated to a Director of Studies, who assists in the design of an individualised course.
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Employability
Work and study
This is what our BSc (Hons) Combined Studies students are doing 15 months after graduating:
- 57% are working
- 29% are studying
- 3% are working and studying.
Salary
- The average salary of students 15 months after graduating: £25000
- The average UK salary of students 15 months after graduating from a similar course: £25500
Jobs
These are the most common high skilled jobs students go into 15 months after graduating:
- Engineering professionals
- Natural and social science professionals
Entry requirements
Year 1
Standard entry requirements
- Highers AABB (including one science at A and Mathematics at B)
- A-Levels BBC (including Mathematics and one relevant science)
- Int. Baccalaureate 31 points (including a relevant science and Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
- BTEC DDM (in a relevant subject)
- HNC A in graded unit (in a relevant HNC)
Minimum entry requirements*
- Highers BBBC (including one relevant science at B and Mathematics at B)
- A-Levels BCC (including one relevant science at B and Mathematics at C).
* 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
Year 2
Combined Studies offers an individualised degree programme, combining any university disciplines. The entrance qualifications for Level 2 entry are dependent these disciplines. Please contact us directly to discuss the details of any offer.
Year 3
Combined Studies offers an individualised degree programme, combining any university disciplines. The entrance qualifications for Level 3 entry are dependent these disciplines. Please contact us directly to discuss the details of any offer.
Additional information
- For all years, applications are welcomed from holders of non-school qualifications, mature candidates and overseas students.
- If you do not see your qualifications here please contact us at studywithus@hw.ac.uk
- Please check that you meet our University-wide National 5/GCSE (or equivalent) English and Maths requirements.
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
| Status* | Scotland | England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland | International** |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fee | Paid by SAAS | £9,250 | £22,264 |
* 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.
** 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above). Read more about the application process for EU nationals.
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
Bursaries for students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales
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 undergraduate students from England, Northern Ireland or Wales:
- Heriot-Watt University Bursary (up to £3,100 per year)
View our full range of undergraduate scholarships.