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Technology with Accelerator Programme

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh — City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,080
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Graduate Route: Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

NOTE: This program cannot be applied directly on the Shorelight Portal. Hence, ApplyBoard does not accept direct applications for this program. The Bachelor Degree Accelerator Programme (The Accelerator) is an alternative route to begin degree offering direct entry to second-year study across Heriot-Watt's undergraduate degrees. The Accelerator’s style of teaching will best prepare students for degree level studies with lectures, tutorials and seminars, encouraging independent thinking and developing their academic knowledge and skills. This intensive and focused programme will enable students to: transition seamlessly into degree-level studies; make an informed choice about their degree; develop independent learning skills through Heriot-Watt's problem-based and student-centric learning approaches; learn to work in groups, conduct research and deliver presentations. Successful completion of the Accelerator programme offers a direct pathway to a wide range of professionally relevant degrees: Actuarial Science and Diploma in Industrial Training 1, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Computer Games Programming), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training, BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science), BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering), BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Diploma in Industrial Training, BSc (Hons) Computer Science, BSc (Hons) Computer Systems (Computer Games Programming), BSc (Hons) Computer Systems and Diploma in Industrial Training, BSc (Hons) Computer Systems, BSc (Hons) Software Engineering, MEng Combined Studies, BSc (Hons)
Faculty / school
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Field of study
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Relationship
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
GBP 20,080
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

Institution fees are paid according to the institution's instructions. Any Eagle Link service fee is shown on an Eagle Link invoice before payment. See our Payments Policy.

Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
Confirm with Eagle Link
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Edinburgh

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Lochside Walk Currie

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Graduate Route
Verify before applying

The Graduate Route applies after successful completion of an eligible course with a licensed student sponsor that has a track record of compliance. It is not guaranteed by attending a particular institution.

Official source

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About the Institution

Heriot-Watt University is a product of the Scottish Enlightenment. A pioneer in bringing education to working people in 1821 and founder of a global movement through the creation of the world's first Mechanics Institute. Heriot-Watt is a university with global presence and a visionary international strategy. Since the early 1990s, they have built sustainable academic partnerships with institutions across the globe from the US to the Ukraine and from China to Trinidad and Tobago. They continue to push new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business, and design. Why Her...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.