About Bsc (hons) Combined Studies in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

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.

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.

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Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.