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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: GC31

Business with Foundation

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£20,080Per Year (Intl)
£1,820Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Business with Foundation at Heriot-Watt University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our Business with Foundation is an alternative route to begin your degree offering direct entry to second-year study across our undergraduate degrees. Learning style The foundation style of teaching will best prepare you for degree level studies with lectures, tutorials and seminars, encouraging independent thinking and developing your academic knowledge and skills. The intensive and focused programme will enable you to: • transition seamlessly into degree-level studies; • make an informed choice about your degree; • develop independent learning skills through our problem-based and stu... International tuition fees are £20,080 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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UCAS Code:GC31
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DEE - CD

Plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 required

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,080

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£80,320

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£22,500£26,500£34,000
5 years£27,500£36,500£46,500

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 30% above UK average salary
This course
£36,500
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH17-01-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Business with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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