BSc Combined Studies
About this course
BSc (Hons) Combined Studies with Foundation Year, allowing students to combine different academic disciplines. Students work with a director of studies to plan their learning and select the right set of subjects to meet their individual learning goals. The course draws on foundational knowledge across science and engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC (-BBC. Must include Maths and a relevant science, with required subjects at BB. A-level B for language disciplines) IB: 29 points. Must include Maths and a relevant science, with both required subjects at Higher Level 5. Higher Level 5 for language disciplines. Highers: AABB (over two sittings). Must include Maths and a relevant science, with one required subject at A. Higher B for language disciplines. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Must be in subject relevant to preferred disciplines, including Maths and relevant science. Language disciplines require additional language qualification. HNC: A in graded unit. Must be in subject relevant to preferred disciplines, including Maths and relevant science. Language disciplines require additional language qualification. HND: AB / BA in graded unit. Must be in subject relevant to preferred disciplines, including Maths and relevant science. Language disciplines require additional language qualification.
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What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 96%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 76%
- Left higher education: 14%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 20%
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 145 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 12%
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,000 and £37,000.
What do graduates of BSc Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University?
96% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Combined Studies at Heriot-Watt University?
76% of students continued into their second year, and 14% left higher education.