Study Mathematics with Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University in the UK, Mathematics

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

Fundamental ideas in pure and applied mathematics are developed together with key concepts in computer science. In addition to expertise in both subjects, the course fosters the intellectual skills of analytical reasoning, systematic problem solving and the development and clear communication of ideas. Students studying Mathematics with Computer Science study roughly 75% mathematics and 25% computer science.Those interested in a course with a larger computer science component can follow Mathematics and Computer Science (UCAS GG14). The split in this case is 50/50.

Which department am I in?

Mathematics

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£20,080.00 (US$ 25,932) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Heriot Watt University - Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton, Edinburgh,

Edinburgh,

Scotland,

EH14 4AS, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Year 1

Standard entry requirements

Highers ABBBB (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at A.
A-Levels BBB- 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 ABB including Maths at A and Computer Science at B, plus Higher ABBBB.
A-Levels ABB. Must include Maths at A and Computer Science or Software Systems Development at B.
International Baccalaureate 30 points. Must include Maths and Computer Science at Higher Level 6.
BTEC Extended Diploma DDD. Must be in relevant subject, including sufficient Maths and Computer Science.
HNC not available.
HND not available.