Key information
Heriot-Watt's Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation Programme is a one-year programme designed to prepare you for university study, in a learning environment specifically created for you to thrive in.
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- Cert of Higher Education
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 1 year
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Start date
- September, January
We will champion and support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt. We are here to help you succeed in your ultimate goal of achieving a career-focused degree, no matter where or what your starting point is.
Our Bachelors Degree Accelerator Programme is for you if:
- You do not meet the published entry requirements for your undergraduate degree
- You're an international student who does not have the appropriate English requirements
- You're returning to education after some time away and need support
- You're switching to a different subject from what you've previously studied
Benefits
- Become part of our exciting, supportive global community
- A personalised study experience, tailored to meet your needs and optimise your experience
- Our award-winning, professional careers team are here to fully support you throughout your time at Heriot-Watt
- Prepares you for second year entry into your chosen career-focused degree programme
Duration
Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation Programme - one academic year.
Your student experience
Our programmes are taught with a clear industry focus by experienced professionals and respected academics. The professional bodies accredit them and will introduce you to professional-standard software in our state-of-the-art Bloomberg Trading Room.
Go Global
Go Global is our student mobility programme, allowing you to seamlessly transfer your studies to one of our global campuses, or to a partner university. Live and learn in a new country, experience different cultures and build a global perspective, while continuing your degree without interruption.
Inter-Campus Transfer: Dubai
Inter-Campus Transfer: Malaysia
Course content
September intake - Edinburgh
January Intake - Edinburgh
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Fees and funding
| Status | Full Time |
|---|---|
| England / Wales / N Ireland | £9,790 |
| International | £20,080 |
- Status: Your residency status is usually defined as the country where you have been ordinarily resident for the three years before the start of your course.
- International: 'International' includes applicants from European Union countries who do not hold Pre-Settled or Settled status in UK. (This does not include students from the Republic of Ireland - see above).
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
Why Heriot-Watt
We have been producing career-ready graduates since 1821. With our roots as the world’s first Mechanics Institute, Heriot-Watt is a pioneering university with a global reach.
At Heriot-Watt, learning goes beyond the lecture theatre. We tackle real world challenges through extraordinary research – from climate change to protecting our oceans, to advancing life-saving medical breakthroughs and shaping the next generation of AI. We are also committed to developing forward-thinking design and sustainable business practices that impact industries worldwide. On our campuses you’ll find some of the world’s most advanced facilities, while our strong industry links set you up for career success. This is why almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further education (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
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