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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: Q2P3
Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
5 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. This programme combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a year of work placement in level 4. Good performance means 12 months experience of working in an organisation in the computing sector. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of the work placement. International tuition fees are £25,808 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, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming Fundamentals
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Systems
Software Engineering
Computer Networks
Operating Systems
Web Application Development
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:Q2P3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC including Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points with **Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| 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
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,808
per year
Total Course Cost (5 years)£129,040
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £33,000 | £36,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £30,500 | £39,000 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,000 | £58,500 |
UK subject average: £32,000 — 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
£30,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 28% above UK average salary
This course
£41,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official 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.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
72%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
71%Assessment and feedback
61%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
63%Learning resources
87%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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