The Undergraduate Certificate combines academic modules, study skills and English language training, qualifying students to meet the challenges of degree-level study at the University. On successful completion, students can progress directly on to the second year of a degree in * Computer Science * Information Systems * Mathematics * Mathematics with Physics * Software Engineering * Mathematics with Statistics End of module/term: a combination of examinations, coursework, presentations and extended essays. Continuous: a mixture of lecture classes, small-group seminar work and directed self-study.

On successful completion of the foundation course students can progress to the second year of a Heriot-Watt University undergraduate degree.