BSc Engineering with Foundation
About this course
BSc (Hons) Engineering with Foundation is an engineering degree providing foundational study that leads to direct entry into second-year undergraduate degrees. Students can select optional subjects and complete a final-year choice of progression after the initial foundation period. The first year covers core academic foundations through Academic Skills Project A, Maths A, Physics A, Academic Skills Project B, Maths B and Physics B. Students may also select optional modules including Computing A, Chemistry A, Computing B and Chemistry B. This course includes an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: DEE (/CD including a science or maths. GCSE English and Maths at C/4) IB: 26 points including H5 + H4 OR H4+H4+H3. Science / maths subject is required at H4. S4 at Maths & English Highers: CCD including a science or maths + National 5 Maths & English at Grade C BTEC Extended Diploma: Not accepted
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 100%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 65 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 19%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 25%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 45%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 7%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 72%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 125 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 89%
- Access course: 1%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 9%
Modules
- Computing A
- Chemistry A
- Academic Skills Project A
- Maths A
- Physics A
- Computing B
- Chemistry B
- Academic Skills Project B
- Maths B
- Physics B
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Engineering with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £33,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £32,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £37,500. The £32,000 median after five years is £6,500 less than the UK median for Physics.
What do graduates of BSc Engineering with Foundation 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 Engineering with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
100% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Engineering with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is DEE at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 131 UCAS points.
Does BSc Engineering with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Engineering with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 19% left higher education.