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Bachelor of Engineering with Foundation

Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh

Edinburgh, United Kingdom
4 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Four-year honours degree route with a foundation first year in engineering.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of in Engineering with Foundation. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Progression to year two of an undergraduate engineering degree

Curriculum

Year one has four year-long 30-credit courses drawn from Computing
Chemistry
Maths and Physics A and B together with an Academic Skills Project
Chosen with academic guidance. Students then progress to year two of a linked undergraduate engineering degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

For the four-year route with a foundation year: A-Levels DEE/CD (science or maths for science and technology routes) with GCSE English and Maths at C/4
Highers CCD with National 5 Maths and English
Or IB 25-26 points. Successful students progress to year two of a linked degree.
Entry: A-Levels DEE/CD (science/maths for science and technology routes) with GCSE English and Maths at C/4
IB 25-26 points
No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leavers whose qualifications fall below direct Year 1 entry, Foundation year then progression into Year 2 of the linked honours degree.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 72
PTE Academic 60
Duolingo 100

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable).

How to apply

Check the programme page for the entry requirements and the September or January start. Apply through UCAS
Or directly online if applying from overseas. Upload your transcript or marks sheet
Passport copy and English evidence. Offers are conditional until academic conditions are met. Overseas self-funded students pay an advance instalment of fees. Request your CAS
Then apply for the student visa. The four-year route lets the university sponsor one visa covering the foundation year and degree (English at CEFR B2).

Other costs

Tuition per year	£20,880 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Edinburgh Campus
Faculty or school	Faculty or school requires confirmation
Department	Department of Engineering with Foundation
Teaching language	English
Credit value	240
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	5 years
Scholarship note	Scholarship consideration may depend on the specific program, Academic merit, Applicant status and available funding.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left
Program starts
January 2028
Apply by
15 Oct 2027
336 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 4 years.