Entry requirements
including Mathematics and Physics at BB for entry to Year 1.
For Year 2 entry: BBB including Mathematics and Physics
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMMin Engineering (including sufficient Maths and Physics) for entry to Year 1.
including Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science, with one at A.
Scottish Advanced Higher
ABincluding Maths and Physics/Engineering Science plus Highers at AABB for entry to Year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
29 pointsincluding Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1.
For entry to Year 2: 34 points including Mathematics and Physics at Higher Level 6.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
For entry to Year 1: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3.
For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject with AB/BA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Maths 1 and one of Engineering Maths 2 or 3 and sufficient Maths & Physics content.
For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject with AA in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1, 2, 3 & 4 and sufficient Maths & Physics content.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
PassWe accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
We are always welcome to transfer students, including considering advanced entry to Year 3 for students with strong academic performance. Applicants interested in this route should be in touch directly with our Admissions team.
We operate contextual admissions defined by our Fair Access Policy which may mean entry requirements are flexible.
We accept a wide range of other qualifications from the UK, Europe and International countries. Please contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office for further information on the entry requirements for these.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff Not accepted
A level BCC
including Physics and Maths, with one at B.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DMM
in Engineering including sufficient Physics and Maths.
Scottish Higher BBBC
must include B in Maths and B in either Physics / Engineering Science.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
Scottish HNC Pass
For entry to Year 1: HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 and sufficient Physics content.
Scottish HND Pass
For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units to include SQA Engineering Mathematics 1 & 2 and sufficient Physics content.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6) Pass
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
T Level
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
The University guarantees to make a minimum entry offer to anyone who would be considered a Home or Rest of UK (RUK) applicant and who has achieved, or can achieve, the required grades from the following categories:
Priority postcode areas – Home Scottish applicants from SIMD20 postcodes or RUK applicants from POLAR 4 quintile 1 areas – identified through Scottish and UK government targets.
Care experience – Home Scottish or RUK applicants who have had experience of care, including adoption, kinship care, foster care and home supervision orders.
English language requirements
Applicants whose native language is not English and who have not been educated previously in the English language must provide evidence of their English language ability to ensure they can cope with the demands of a Heriot-Watt programme taught and assessed in English. Further information about the English Language tests that we currently accept as proof of English Language ability including our own English Language programmes, can be viewed on our website.
HWU English Language Requirementshttps://www.hw.ac.uk/study/entry/english-language-requirements.htm
Contextual admissions
We realise that not everyone has an equal opportunity to evidence their full potential from school or college qualifications alone, so we use all the information you provide on your application form to assess both your current achievements and potential to thrive at university. Our minimum entry levels apply to MD20, POLAR 4 Q1 and care experienced students. Students from other widening access backgrounds may get an adjusted offer which is slightly lower than our standard entry requirements.
Learn more on the Heriot-Watt University website
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Historical entry grades data is not currently available for Heriot-Watt University - we are working with them to try and make it available soon - learn more.
