Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University

Year 1

Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBB (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B.
• A-Levels BBC- ABB. Must include Maths achieved at B.
• International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5.
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths.
• HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
• HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.

Minimum entry requirements *

• Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B.
• A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths achieved at B.
• International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5.
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths.
• HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
• HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.

Year 2

• Advanced Highers BBB including Maths and Computer Science, plus Higher ABBB.
• A-Levels ABB. Must include Maths and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development.
• International Baccalaureate 30 points. Must include Maths and Computer Science at Higher Level 6.
• BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in relevant subject, including sufficient Maths and Computing.
• HNC A in graded unit with 120 SCQF credit points. HNC must include Maths and Computing at SCQF Level 6 , and include Java.
• HND AB / BA. Must include Maths and Computing at SCQF Level 6, and include Java.