About Bsc (hons) Mathematics in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

The course covers basic knowledge, combined with recent developments in research. It’s designed to help you develop your advanced mathematical and statistical skills – giving you an understanding of their application to the formulation and solution of real-world problems.

We have carefully created a programme of study that teaches fundamentals of modern mathematics, but also contains courses dedicated to skills, business awareness and careers. These range from giving presentations, researching a topic independently, working in groups on solving problems to writing your CV and practising job interviews. This has resulted in our graduates being highly employable with over 85% in employment or further study after 6 months. Many of our students have recently gone on to work in careers such as: Research Analyst, Financial Analyst, Statistician, Software Developer, etc.

Entry requirements

• Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBBB (including Mathematics at A)
• A-Levels BBB - ABB (including Mathematics at B)
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BBC (including Mathematics 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

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers ABB (including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics at A)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 6)
• BTEC DDD (including sufficient Mathematics)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

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.