Overview

Students in Combined Studies (Hons) degree at Heriot-Watt University 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.

Key Features

With the help of a Director of Studies, students can devise a study course that will support their ambitions.

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Accountancy and Finance
Actuarial Science
Biological Sciences
Building Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

General Studies View 32 other Bachelors in General Studies in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Year 1 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)

HND AB / BA in graded unit

Year 2 Requirements

Science qualifications must be relevant to your preferred disciplines (e.g. Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Engineering Science). Maths is a required subject.

Advanced entry may not be available for all combinations and is not available for any language combinations.

Advanced Highers AB in relevant subjects, plus Year 1 Higher requirements.

A-Levels ABB / BBB in discipline relevant subjects.

International Baccalaureate 34 points with Higher Level 6.

BTEC Extended Diploma DDD in discipline relevant subject.

HNC A and 120 SCQF credit points in discipline relevant subject.

HND AA in discipline relevant subject.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25808 GBP / year

≈ 25808 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland: Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,250

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Combined Studies (Hons).

Available Scholarships

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Key Features

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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