Family Scholarship
Heriot-Watt University · Undergraduate
- Available to all international students
- Open to your course

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.
| A-Level | DEE - CD Plus GCSE English and Maths at C/4 required |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£20,080
per year
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.
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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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Heriot-Watt University offers Business with Foundation as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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