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BSc Combined Studies

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Physical Sciences
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Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£31,000
Satisfaction89%
Degree Completion86%
Professional Jobs60%
Meaningful Work95%

Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Physical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£31,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£38,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Physical Sciences graduates nationally earn £22,500–£52,000 (719 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Administrative occupations
20%
02
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
20%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Health associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Sales occupations
10%
07
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
08
Skilled trades occupations
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 50 respondents (80% response rate)

93%
Teaching Quality
90%
Assessment & Feedback
85%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
89%
Learning Resources
82%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

48-63
2%
64-79
6%
80-95
4%
96-111
16%
112-127
5%
128-143
8%
144-159
9%
160-175
8%
176-191
12%
192-207
9%
208-223
1%
224-239
4%
240+
7%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
92%
Other HE
6%
Access
1%
Baccalaureate
1%

Accreditations

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted accreditation data to HESA for this course.

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

46%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

86%
Continuation
60%
Professional Work
95%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track