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International Study Centre Prospectus 90% Of international study centre students progressed to a Heriot-Watt university degree programme in 2012
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Message from the University Principal
Selecting a university is one of the most important decisions you will ever make. As a university ranked in the top 5% in the world, Heriot-Watt could be the right choice for you.
Welcome
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Campus Facilities
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Heriot-Watt University
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International Study Centre
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Map
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Undergraduate Certificate
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Your Career
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Pre-Masters
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University Strengths
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English Language Training
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How to apply
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Edinburgh
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Heriot-Watt University’s unique learning environment offers you the very best study opportunities, facilities, accommodation and social life. We are one of the world’s leading universities for business and industry and have a reputation for innovative education, enterprise and research.
We offer a highly distinctive range of programmes in science, engineering, design, business and languages, designed to educate the professionals and thinkers of tomorrow. As one of the oldest higher education institutions in Britain, Heriot-Watt has a long-standing tradition of excellence dating back to 1821. Throughout this time, we have always supported our students, academically and personally, in the spirit of inclusion, cooperation and friendship. With us, you have the chance to be a part of a truly international campus – learning and living with a community of students from Scotland, the UK and over 150 countries worldwide.
About the International Study Centre
All courses at the Heriot-Watt University International Study Centre are run by Study Group in partnership with Heriot-Watt. Study Group is a global leader in private higher education, language and career education, in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand providing the highest quality educational opportunities for 50,000 students from more than 130 countries.
The International Study Centre offers international students on campus degree preparation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The preparatory programmes will provide students with the necessary academic skills and English language level to undertake a degree at Heriot-Watt University.
I hope you find this prospectus informative and that it will encourage you to apply to Heriot-Watt University International Study Centre. If you choose to join us, you will discover that being a student here is not only academically stimulating but also a rewarding life experience. Professor Steve Chapman FRSE, FRSC Principal and Vice-Chancellor
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heriot-watt university
Heriot-Watt University Scotland’s International University
Heriot-Watt, Orkney Campus
Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh Campus
Our famous Scottish hospitality makes Heriot-Watt one of the most cultural, social and welcoming study centres in the UK. SCOTLAND’S MOST INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY We have a long tradition of welcoming students from all over the world and ours is the largest international student cohort of any Scottish university. Thirty five per cent of our 7,828 students on our UK campuses come from outside the UK. We have students from 123 countries including Norway, China, India, Singapore, Malaysia, France, Germany, Spain, Mexico and Greece. We were the first UK university to create an overseas campus in Dubai International Academic City where we educate students from across the Gulf and beyond, providing a range of courses specifically tailored to match the demands of the UAE’s employment market. In November 2011, a new purpose-built campus was opened in Dubai. We opened our first premises in Putrajaya, Malaysia in early 2013. This will be followed by our major new £35 million campus opening there in 2014.
London (1hr 20mins)
FRIENDLY CAMPUS COMMUNITY At Heriot-Watt you’ll find a really friendly, welcoming community on a beautiful parkland campus. It’s easy to get to know people here and it’s very convenient; everything is within easy reach. We have excellent facilities, including fantastic sports amenities, and there is easy access to the world famous city of Edinburgh which offers social, cultural and leisure opportunities which are second to none. WHY CHOOSE HERIOT-WATT? • We are the UK University of the Year for Student Experience and ranked 9th in the UK in The Sunday Times University Guide 2013. • We are a vibrant, progressive university with an established reputation for excellent teaching. The Sunday Times University Guide 2013 places us 3rd in the UK for Teaching Excellence.
• Our degrees are career focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, which is why employers actively seek out our graduates. We ensure transferable skills are embedded in our specialist degrees and offer integrated work experience and placements to enhance students’ learning.
Amsterdam (1hr 30mins)
Paris (2hrs)
Berlin (2hrs)
Frankfurt (2hrs)
• Once you graduate, you will join one of oldest university graduate associations in the world, The Watt Club, a valuable network for your developing career. • We have an international expertise in science, business, engineering, languages and textile design. • In the National Student Survey 2012 we were placed 4th in the UK for overall student satisfaction. • Live and learn on a beautiful campus with a friendly atmosphere close to an iconic heritage city, Edinburgh.
Madrid (3hrs) Istanbul (4hrs 30mins)
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Your career Starts at Heriot-Watt
Heriot-Watt is firmly focused on delivering a first class educational experience that equips you for life and a career. Our degrees are career focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry, which is why employers actively seek out our graduates. We think you’ll find studying at Heriot-Watt a life changing, intellectually challenging and career boosting experience. Our superb teaching and research facilities, plus first rate links with business and industry, will help to prepare you for success in your chosen career. You’ll enjoy a distinctive, high quality academic experience focused on developing your skills and knowledge to help you move smoothly into the world of work at the end of your studies.
Highlights of this service include: • A dedicated website with details of career options. • Postgraduate study opportunities, graduate vacancies and job-hunting techniques. • A comprehensive careers information library and programme of talks and workshops. • Mock interviews, CV advice and application form checks. • An annual Careers Fair.
AWARD WINNING SERVICE The University’s award winning Careers Advisory Service provides impartial and confidential careers advice and guidance to students and graduates.
‘‘ Over 94% of UK and EU students are in full time employment or further study within six months of graduation, with 75% of those going straight into graduate level jobs.’’ Higher Education Statistics Agency, 2012
GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK When you graduate from Heriot-Watt University you’ll automatically be a member of The Watt Club – a professional network connecting you with over 88,000 alumni worldwide. The Watt Club recently celebrated its 150th anniversary, making it the oldest graduate association in the UK. The Watt Club currently has international branches in Canada, China (Hong Kong), Malaysia, Norway, Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates and the USA, as well as branches across the UK and ambassadors in Australia, Austria, Pakistan and Romania.
“ After graduating I made an appointment with the careers advisors at Heriot-Watt and they were superb. They spent a lot of time explaining the best way to move forward. The result was that my basic CV looked a hundred times better and ready to personalise for each company I applied for.” NOY FROM THAILAND PRE-MASTERS MSc IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE
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university strengths
University Strengths
Engineering, Built Environment, Mathematics, Computer Science and Business
Engineering • 2012 National Student Survey (NSS) results ranked Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt No.1 in the UK. The Guardian University Guide and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2013 rankings both place Chemical and Mechanical Engineering in the UK top 10.
• Postgraduate students can choose from three renewable energy courses at the International Centre for Island Technology in Orkney. The campus gives students unparalleled access to professionals working in the marine and renewable energy sectors.
• A Diploma in Industrial Training is an option with all Chemical Engineering degrees. Students have typically taken on responsible roles; recent placements have been with Conoco, GlaxoSmithKline, Nexpress, Shell, BP, Ineos and Avecia.
• The internationally respected Institute of Petroleum Engineering has had 65% of its research assessed as ‘internationally excellent’ and 95% as ‘internationally recognised’ in the most recent RAE.
Built Environment
Mathematics
Computer Science
Business
• Civil Engineering is ranked 4th in the UK (NSS 2012) and in the UK top 10 by The Sunday Times and Guardian rankings 2013.
• 88% of our Mathematics and Statistics graduates are employed in graduate level jobs or in further study. Our graduates work for Swiss Re, Standard Life, Towers Watson, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays Capital, Scottish Widows, Ernst & Young and more.
• If students wish, they can specialise in later years and graduate with a named degree in Games Programming, Artificial Intelligence or Software Engineering. MEng Software Engineering is an integrated Masters degree and students start their fifth year on a paid industrial placement.
• Heriot-Watt is one of the top universities in the UK for business, home to the Edinburgh Business School. NSS 2012 results ranked Marketing 2nd in the UK.
• Planning is ranked top in the UK by the National Student Survey 2012. • Building (including Construction Project Management) is ranked 8th in the UK by The Times Good University Guide 2013.
• Undergraduate Business Management students specialise during third and fourth year to meet their career needs and aspirations. Summer internships in a relevant organisation are available between these years.
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Edinburgh
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ten reasons to study in edinburgh
Ten reasons to study in Edinburgh A fantastic place to live and work
Studying in Edinburgh gives you the perfect opportunity to explore and experience one of the most exciting cities in Europe.
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The weather in Edinburgh is probably not as cold and wet as you might expect - it is a little cooler in Scotland than the south of the UK, but not by much. It is generally drier in the east of the UK than the west, so Edinburgh enjoys lower rainfall than Manchester and the same amount as Rome and New York.
The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August is the largest performing arts festival in the world and the population of the city more than doubles during this time. Comedy, theatre, dance and writing are all part of the city’s cultural identity and come to life during festival season. Even in winter, Edinburgh is alive with music at the world’s largest Hogmanay (New Year’s Eve) street party, a time to wrap up warm and watch the stunning fireworks over Edinburgh Castle.
The Weather
Studying in Edinburgh The City of Edinburgh is the third most popular destination in the UK for international students after London and Manchester. There are four universities in Edinburgh including Heriot-Watt University. In total, university students make up about a tenth of the city’s population.
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Food and Drink You’ll find a very diverse range of cafés and restaurants including European, Mexican, Vietnamese, Korean, Malaysian, American, Japanese, Thai and Middle Eastern. There are Chinese and Thai supermarkets and plenty of Scottish restaurants where you can try the national dish, haggis.
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Getting here and getting around Edinburgh is well connected by air and rail. There are frequent flights from Edinburgh International Airport to UK cities, to over 70 European destinations and to other major airline hubs like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris and New York, with onward connecting flights worldwide. The airport is just 25 minutes by bus from the city centre and 15 minutes taxi ride from Heriot-Watt University.
THREE The Sights
Edinburgh receives over four million visitors each year, placing it second only to London in the UK for tourists. Edinburgh Castle is the most famous attraction, and sits at the top of the Royal Mile which takes you down to the Queen’s residence, Holyrood Palace. There are plenty of free museums and art galleries including the must-see National Museum of Scotland.
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ten reasons to study in edinburgh
Ten reasons to study in Edinburgh A fantastic place to live and work
Edinburgh has won more than ten UK Best City awards in the last six years and has been the capital of Scotland since 1437. It has a rich history with both the Old and New Towns of Edinburgh listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. SCOTLAND’S TOP FIVE EXPORTS Scotland’s top five exports are: food and drink, chemicals, business services, electrical and instrumental engineering, and mechanical engineering.
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Edinburgh’s Princes Street is your first stop for high-street brands, and nearby you will find high end boutiques and designer clothes shops. There are plenty of independent and secondhand shops. Glasgow city is less than an hour by train and has the second largest shopping centre in the UK.
In the city centre there are seven theatres, eight cinemas, and numerous live music venues. Most offer good discounts to students. In June there is the Edinburgh International Film Festival, so you might see someone famous.
As well as stunning architecture, Edinburgh has lots of green spaces with 112 public parks and more trees per person than any other British city. If you’re in the city centre you’ll see the impressive extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat. It’s a short bus ride to the sandy beach at Portobello and there are plenty of riverside walks to enjoy throughout the city. The more adventurous of you will enjoy exploring the mountains and lakes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands in the north.
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GOVERNMENT The Scottish Parliament was reconvened in Edinburgh after nearly 300 years and its devolved powers cover a wide range of areas including Education. Foreign Affairs, Defence, and National and Social Security are controlled by the UK government in London.
Financial Centre Edinburgh has a long history of financial services and is the second largest financial centre in the UK and fourth in Europe by equity assets. The main financial sectors are banking, insurance, pensions and fund management. Many international companies have branches here, and companies with headquarters in Edinburgh include the Royal Bank of Scotland, Aegon UK, Baillie Gifford, Tesco Bank, Standard Life and Scottish Widows.
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Edinburgh is also a city for sport with two top Scottish Premier League football teams, athletics at Meadowbank Stadium, swimming at the Commonwealth Pool, national and international rugby at Murrayfield, skiing and snowboarding at Hillend – Britain’s biggest artificial slope, climbing at the Edinburgh International Climbing arena and an array of excellent golf courses.
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School of the Built campus Environment facilities
Campus facilities Student support and welfare
Students at Heriot-Watt consider the beautiful green campus and its facilities their home. With easy access to the heart of the city, Edinburgh becomes a home in itself. STUDENTS’ UNION
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
LIBRARY AND IT FACILITIES
The Students’ Union is run by students for students and provides advice and support to help you have the best possible experience while you are here.
With about one third of our students from countries outside the UK, we have a real international flavour to our community. There are several groups offering support and organising social and cultural events for international students.
The Edinburgh Campus library is open for over 80 hours per week – 24 hours a day in busy exam times. Library staff will help you find and use the information you need to succeed in your programme. Staff are available to help you make the best use of the library. There is wireless access throughout, and networked PCs and printers allow you to access university-licensed software, online databases and journals, as well as other internet resources. There is also a café in the library.
The Students’ Union run a full programme of social events including live music, quizzes, stand-up comedy and club nights, bars, a café with wireless internet access, and catering. Getting involved with the Students’ Union is very rewarding. From supporting students with welfare issues to setting up an entertainments venue or representing students to the University’s management, you can make the most of our sports clubs and student societies.
African, Bulgarian, Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, Iranian, Kazakhstani and Malaysian groups help support students from those countries, while the Muslim students’ group offers support to all Muslim students in the University community. ADVICE AND SUPPORT The Students’ Union Advice and Support Centre provides support on all aspects of student life, including financial advice, counselling and advocacy throughout academic, disciplinary and financial issues.
SPORTS FACILITIES
MUSIC
If you have an interest in keeping fit, you will love the Centre for Sport and Exercise at Heriot-Watt.
Music is a big part of the very special atmosphere at Heriot-Watt. With a Director of Music in residence, every year there is a constant focus on musical activity throughout the University. The local community actively participates as both audience and performer, singing and playing musical instruments with students and staff. There are lots of different ways to become involved in music through the many groups and societies.
Facilities include: • Sports hall • Climbing wall • Cardiovascular suite • Three fitness gyms • Football academy – international standard grass pitches plus indoor synthetic pitch • Five badminton courts • Three outdoor tennis courts • Eight squash courts • Golf academy • Rugby pitch The coaching and support team can help you to develop the skills you need to keep fit, play sport for the University or even achieve national and international status. There’s also a Sports Union run by students where you can join nearly 30 clubs, from football to fencing.
Other facilities for students on campus include a well-stocked shop which is open til 10pm, a bank, bookshop and hairdressers.
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living on Campus Student Accommodation
Living on our beautiful campus, you’ll meet others from all over the world who share your interests, discover new sports and activities, and make lifelong friends. We have about 1,600 residential accommodation places available, 300 of which are in our brand new £14 million student residences development opened in September 2012. We have a choice of self-catering shared flats or rooms available. Room sizes vary between 7 and 15 square metres, depending on the room type, but all rooms are well furnished and have 4MB broadband internet connections.
Each accommodation block has a warden who is there to help you settle in and sort out any problems along the way. If you want a break from cooking for yourself, there are plenty of places to buy food, depending on the time of day and type of food you want. Your choices include ‘Elements’, the Central Dining Room, Lee Kum Kee Hot Wok Bar and Café Brio, as well as the facilities in the Students’ Union.
As an International Study Centre student, you can apply for university managed accommodation. At the Edinburgh Campus the accommodation is within easy reach of your lectures, gym sessions or nights at the Students’ Union and all transport to the city.
A number of bedrooms on the Edinburgh Campus are equipped for students with mobility difficulties or students who are wheelchair users. These are in self-catering residences, most with accessible en-suite facilities, telephone and internet access.
Accommodation consists of self catered residences. You will have your own study bedroom, the majority of which are en-suite with individual shower and toilet. Kitchens are shared with four to six other students. Facilities include: • Free broadband access • TV lounge • Laundry • 24-hour computer labs
Some students may be offered an alternative of university managed accommodation in Edinburgh city centre. STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELFARE Heriot-Watt provides a strong support service throughout your time at the University. Our academic staff are a key part of the Student Support Service and provide general guidance for students. The on campus Health Centre is always available to you and provides top quality medical, nursing and dental care.
For advice on practical issues, the Student Welfare Service offers support on all kinds of issues including settling into university life, money, accommodation, disability and safety. The Student Counselling Service is also on-hand to offer support. CHAPLAINCY AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES The Chaplaincy is open to everyone and welcomes those who are religious and those of no faith. All are welcome to use the chapel, prayer room and meeting room as a place of relaxation. They serve a free meal every Wednesday when international students can cook for each other and try out different foods.There are also dedicated Muslim prayer rooms on-campus. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Students with special needs or disabilities can make an appointment with one of the medical staff when they arrive, in order to discuss their needs and how these can best be met. Heriot-Watt offers positive assistance and encouragement to students and applicants with special needs or disabilities and our buildings are accessible to people with mobility problems. For further information visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/accommodation
‘‘ Edinburgh is a nice place to live and a fun city. The Heriot-Watt Campus is good too because of the location and learning environment. I have already made lots of friends from all over the world and from the UK – Heriot-Watt is great.” ABYLAY FROM KAZAKHSTAN ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE MEng IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
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International Study centre Pathway programmes
The International Study Centre offers international students direct entry to the second year of undergraduate degrees at Heriot-Watt University via the Undergraduate Certificate. You get a choice of routes into key subject areas and full access to the University’s facilities. KEY FACTS • The International Study Centre is based on the Edinburgh Campus at Heriot-Watt University Research Park – Europe’s first science park. • In 2012 there were students of 24 nationalities studying at the International Study Centre. • Undergraduate degrees are different in Scotland from the rest of the UK: they last four instead of three years and the first two years are more flexible to give you a chance to try different areas before specialising. The Undergraduate Certificate leads to year 2 of your undergraduate degree.
SPECIALIST PREPARATION FOR YOUR DEGREE The Undergraduate Certificate and Pre-Masters programmes have been tailor-made for international students, combining academic knowledge with study skills and English language training to provide the best possible path to degree entry.
ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY FACILITIES
PERSONAL MONITORING AND SUPPORT
UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING
ENGLISH LANGUAGE Training
All the academic and social facilities at the University are available to you as an International Study Centre student. You will also have full access to the Students’ Union which runs a wide range of student activities.
Your progress will be monitored at all times to make sure you remain on track to successfully complete the programme. You will also benefit from regular assessment through examination and marked course work.
The Undergraduate Certificate and Pre-Masters programmes at Heriot-Watt University introduce you to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto your degree. You will experience tutorials, seminar style classes and larger group lectures.
If you require additional language training before you start your programme you can first join the intensive English language training programme, delivered at the International Study Centre for undergraduate and Masters degrees.
DIRECT PROGRESSION TO YOUR DEGREE Shortly after you join the International Study Centre, you will be assisted in choosing the degree programme onto which you wish to progress. Once you have successfully completed the International Study Centre programme and have met the required entry standards, you will transfer directly to the second year of one of the undergraduate degree programmes at Heriot-Watt University where this route of automatic transfer is available.
FLEXIBLE ENTRY You can start the Undergraduate Certificate in either September or January. Pre-Masters entry is January or March, so you can start your degree programme the following September.
For more information and start dates, see page 38 or visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc
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Undergraduate Certificate
Undergraduate Certificate
ASSESSMENT
Key facts
The Undergraduate Certificate is a programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training designed specifically to provide international students with a direct path to the second year of their degree at the University.
You will be assessed regularly throughout the programme. This will ensure that your progress is on track to achieve the standard required for progression onto your chosen degree programme.
Entry dates September 2013 or January 2014
Your development is monitored through: • End of course/term assessments: a combination of examinations and assessments of coursework, presentations, and extended essays.
Term 1 – 17/09/13 to 13/12/13
UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING The Undergraduate Certificate replaces the traditional first year of the Scottish four year undergraduate degree programme. It introduces you to the style of teaching that you will experience when you progress onto the second year of your degree. This will include tutorials, seminar-style classes and larger group lectures.
STUDY STRUCTURE The Undergraduate Certificate is modular in structure and you can choose one of three routes: • Business and Management • Engineering • Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems.
• Continuous coursework: mixture of lecture classes, small-group seminar work and directed self-study. • A series of presentations and extended essays as part of your overall assessment.
HOW MANY TERMS DO I REQUIRE? If you have an IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent (with minimum 4.5 in writing), you can study the Undergraduate Certificate. If you have an IELTS of 4.0, you will need to take an additional term of English Language Preparation to improve your English to the required level.
Term dates September start: Term 2 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 Term 3 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 January start: Term 1 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 Term 2 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 Term 3 – 16/06/14 to 22/08/14 Entry Requirements • English language: IELTS of 5.0 (minimum 4.5 in writing) or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent • Academic: Good high school graduation grades or equivalent For up-to-date information on entry requirements and fees, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc
Progression to your degree
Undergraduate teaching is structured around a number of Schools of study. Once you have completed your Undergraduate Certificate and embarked upon your degree programme, you will be registered in one of the Academic Schools, depending on your degree subject.
SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT AND LANGUAGES The School of Management and Languages is one of the University’s largest and is internationally recognised as a leading provider of high quality education and research in its key areas of expertise. Progression degree areas include: • Accountancy and Finance • Business and Management • Economics
SCHOOL OF the BUILT ENVIRONMENT The School of the Built Environment offers a range of educational opportunities spanning the professions involved in the planning, design, construction and development of our environment and infrastructure. It is one of the leading Built Environment Research Institutions in the UK. Progression degree areas include: • Architectural Engineering • Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering • Construction Management and Surveying • Urban Planning and Property Development
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES (MACS)
The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences enjoys an international reputation for its research and its close connection with the professional and industrial world of sciences, engineering and technology.
The departments within MACS cover three areas – mathematics, actuarial mathematics and statistics, and computer science. MACS offers strong research and postgraduate programmes and a wide range of high quality undergraduate programmes. It has top research and excellent teaching ratings and is a lively international centre for leading-edge developments and exciting new programmes.
Progression degree areas include: • Physics • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Electrical, Electronic and Computer Engineering • Mechanical Engineering
SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES The School of Life Sciences has a number of specialist centres that aid teaching and research, including the world renowned International Centre for Brewing and Distilling and the Centre for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology. Interests span the life sciences, from microbe to human, and the impact of humans on terrestrial and marine environments. Progression degree areas include: • Psychology (applied)
Progression degree areas include: • Computer Science • Mathematics • Information Systems
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Business and management
Student Profile
Business and Management ACADEMIC STRUCTURE*
MAHMOUD FROM JORDAN Business and Management Undergraduate Certificate MA (Hons) in Accounting
CORE MODULES
ROUTE MODULES
elective MODULES
Academic English Skills 1 Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse.
Introduction to Business Studies 1 In this course you focus on a wide range of issues, such as management styles, human resource practice and marketing.
Academic English Skills 2 Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation.
Introduction to Business Studies 2 You will develop your understanding of the operational and strategic problems and ethical issues facing business people in the modern market economy.
Introduction to Financial Accounting Learn about double entry book-keeping, preparation of trial balances, profit and loss statements, depreciation, limited companies, manufacturing accounts and interpretation of accounts.
Core Mathematics You will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical terms and techniques and apply these to solving problems, frequently drawn from practical and real-life situations. Includes algebra and statistics. Project Study You will complete a self-study project related to the academic discipline you will study at degree level. Your personal tutor will help you choose a suitable project. Study Skills – The British Environment Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay.
Introduction to Management Accounting You will be introduced to the role of management accounting and how it provides managers with information for decision-making, planning and control. Principles of Economics 1 You will be taught to understand economic systems, types of goods, allocation of resources, price elasticity and price controls, types of markets, cost and revenue, economies of scale and market failure. Principles of Economics 2 You will learn about aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, unemployment, international trade and development economics.
Please note: Students intending to transfer to degree programmes in Accountancy are required to study this course as an additional element of the programme. *modules are subject to change
For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate Certificate courses and progression degrees and grades, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/uc
“ The preparation at the International Study Centre will help you for university study at Heriot-Watt. The environment and highly qualified teachers support your learning and help you expand on your own ideas.”
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Accountancy and Business Law BA/MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance BA/MA (Hons) Business and Finance BA/MA (Hons) Economics BA/MA (Hons) Economics and Accountancy BA/MA (Hons) Economics and Business Law BA/MA (Hons) Economics and Finance BA/MA (Hons) Economics and Business Management BA/MA (Hons) Economics and Marketing BA/MA (Hons) Business Management BA/MA (Hons) Business Management with Enterprise BA/MA (Hons) Business Management with Business Law MA (Hons) Business Management with Human Resource Management MA (Hons) Business Management with Marketing MA (Hons) International Business Management MA (Hons) Urban Planning and Property Development BSc (Hons) Psychology (applied) BSc (Hons) Psychology BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management BSc (Hons)
Please note that our full Honours undergraduate programmes lead to BSc (Hons) or MA (Hons) degrees. BA degrees are ordinary degrees which students can complete in three years instead of the full four years.
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Student Profile
Engineering
CHINELO FROM NIGERIA Engineering Undergraduate Certificate BSc in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry
ACADEMIC STRUCTURE* CORE MODULES Academic English Skills 1 Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse. Academic English Skills 2 Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation. Applied Mathematics 1 You will look at vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power. Physics 1: Properties of Matter and Waves You will cover sound, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and the structure of the atom. Project Study You will complete a self-study project related to the academic discipline you will study at degree level. Your personal tutor will help you choose a suitable project.
Pure Mathematics 1 You will learn to understand and interpret straight lines and linear equations, set theory probability, and understand linear programming, indices, logarithms and experimental laws. Pure Mathematics 2 You will study further algebra, coordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. Study Skills – The British Environment Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay.
ROUTE MODULES MECHANICAL, CIVIL, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEGREES Applied Mathematics 2 You will continue the study of mathematics by looking at advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics. Physics 2: Electricity, Electronics and Fields You will study electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, gravitational fields, magnetic fields and electromagnetic fields. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEGREES Chemistry 1 You will learn about formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure and receive an introduction to redox. Chemistry 2 You will learn about equilibria, acid-based equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry. *modules are subject to change
For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate Certificate courses and progression degrees and grades, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/uc
“ The teachers at the International Study Centre are fun and nice. They help you understand the subjects and are always ready to help. I am looking forward to starting my degree because Heriot-Watt is a great university.”
LEADING TO DEGREES IN • Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Chemical Engineering and Diploma in Industrial Training BEng (Hons)/MEng • Chemical Engineering with Energy Engineering MEng • Chemical Engineering with Oil and Gas Technology MEng • Chemical Engineering with Pharmaceutical Chemistry MEng • Chemistry with Materials BSc (Hons)/MChem • Chemistry with Nanotechnology MChem (Hons) • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Civil Engineering with International Studies MEng • Computational Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Computing and Electronics BEng (Hons) • Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) • Electrical and Electronic Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng
• Engineering Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Nanoscience BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Photonics and Lasers BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Physics with Electronic Engineering BSc (Hons)/MPhys • Physics with Environmental Science BSc (Hons) • Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) • Robotics: Autonomous and Interactive Systems BEng (Hons)/MEng • Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Structural Engineering with Architectural Design BEng (Hons)/MEng • Structural Engineering with International Studies MEng
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Mathematics, Computer Science and Information systems
Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems ACADEMIC STRUCTURE CORE MODULES Academic English Skills 1 Develop your ability to read academic texts, write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen effectively and participate in classroom discourse. Academic English Skills 2 Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation and presentation. Project Study You will complete a self-study project related to the academic discipline you will study at degree level. Your personal tutor will help you choose a suitable project. Study Skills – The British Environment Learn to use your study time more effectively, improve your use of information sources and develop your research skills in preparation for producing an extended, referenced, academic essay. ROUTE MODULES MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES Applied Mathematics 1 You will look at vectors, forces and equilibrium, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction and work, energy and power. Pure Mathematics 1 You will be taught to understand and interpret straight lines and linear equations, set theory and probability, statistics, linear programming, indices and logarithms and experimental laws.
LEADING TO DEGREES IN COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES Computing Information Technology 1 You will develop an understanding of database applications, systems analysis and design. You will learn how to apply this understanding to develop problems and solutions. Computing Information Technology 2 You will learn the basics of Hypertext Mark-up Language (XHTML) used in the creation and display of pages online. You will develop your knowledge about programming languages that develop web page functionality (with a focus on JavaScript). Computing Information Technology 3 You will gain further valuable knowledge to proceed onto a degree programme in the area of computing sciences. This includes looking at object-orientated programming. Pure Mathematics 2 Continue your studies in this subject and deepen your understanding of algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. INFORMATION SYSTEM DEGREES Computing Information Technology 1 You will learn to understand applications, systems analysis and design and learn how to apply this understanding to develop problems and solutions.
Computing Information Technology 2 You will learn the basics of Hypertext Mark-up Language (XHTML) used in the creation and display of pages online. You will focus on programming languages that develop web page functionality (with a focus on JavaScript). Computing Information Technology 3 You will gain further valuable knowledge to proceed onto a degree programme in the area of computing sciences. This includes looking at object-orientated programming. Core Mathematics Contains both algebra and statistics. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of mathematical terms and techniques and apply these to solving problems, frequently drawn from practical and real-life situations. Introduction to Business Studies 1 You will focus on a wide range of issues, such as management styles, human resource practice and marketing. Introduction to Management Accounting You will be introduced to the role of management accounting in providing managers with the information for decision-making, planning and control. MATHEMATICS Pure Mathematics 2 You will deepen your understanding of algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors.
ELECTIVE MODULES MATHEMATICS DEGREES Choose one from: Introduction to Business Studies 1 You will focus on a wide range of issues, such as management styles, human resource practice and marketing.
Choose one from: Applied Mathematics 2 You will look at advanced vectors, forces as fixed vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and particle dynamics.
Physics 1: Properties of Matter and Waves You will cover sound, reflection, refraction, interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and the structure of the atom.
Principles of Economics 2 You will learn about aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, unemployment, international trade and development economics.
Choose one from: Introduction to Management Accounting You will learn how management accounting helps managers in decision-making, planning and control.
For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate Certificate courses and progression degrees and grades, visit:
Physics 2: Electricity, Electronics and Fields You will study electrical current and charge, potential difference, resistance, capacitance, transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, and gravitational, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. Principles of Economics 1 You will learn about aggregate demand and aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, unemployment, international trade and development economics.
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Computer Science BSc (Hons) Information Systems BSc (Hons) Mathematics BSc (Hons) Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Computer Science BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Physics BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) Software Engineering MEng
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pre-Masters
Pre-Masters SPECIALIST PREPARATION The Pre-Masters is a tailor-made two-term programme of academic subjects, study skills and English language training. Designed specifically to meet the needs of international students, it provides a direct path to a Masters degree.
PROGRESSION TO YOUR MASTERS DEGREE Upon successful completion of the Pre-Masters programme, students will be assisted in making applications for postgraduate programmes at Heriot-Watt University. Acceptance on such programmes is at the discretion of the University.
key facts FLEXIBLE ENTRY
HOW MANY TERMS DO I REQUIRE?
Entry Dates
You can begin the two-term Pre-Masters in either January or March. All start dates prepare you for progression onto your chosen Masters in the following September.
If you have an IELTS of 5.5 in each component (or equivalent), you can study the two-term Pre-Masters.
January 2014 or March 2014 MSc start date: September 2014
If you have an IELTS of 4.5, you will need to take one term of English for Pre-Masters. If you have an IELTS of 4.0, you will need to take two terms of English for Pre-Masters. See page 38 for details of English for Pre-Masters or visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp
Term dates January start: Term 1 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 Term 2 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 March start: Term 1 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 Term 2 – 16/06/14 to 22/08/14
Entry Requirements English language IELTS of 5.5 (minimum 5.5 in all components) or TOEFL or Pearson Test of English equivalent. Academic Recognised higher/advanced diploma in a related subject area; recognised degree in related field; or Honours degree in any subject. For up-to-date information on entry requirements and fees, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp
“ I came to Heriot-Watt University International Study Centre because I wanted to study actuarial science and Heriot-Watt is an excellent place to study this subject area.” YING YING FROM CHINA PRE-MASTERS MSc IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
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pre-Master study pre-Masters structure
Student Profile
Pre-Masters
Zhao (richard) FROM China
Specialist preparation
Pre-Masters MSc in Urban and Regional Planning
STUDY STRUCTURE CORE MODULES Business and Management 1 You will gain greater insight into the role played by sociology, psychology and economics in the development of the business and management subject matter. You will also deploy your critical skills in the analysis of management styles and business related models, learn how to gather and interpret business related data and study the differences between qualitative and quantitative data collection. Business and Management 2 (Operations Management and Organisational Behaviour) You will develop further your understanding of the key concepts of organisational behaviour, including management and leadership styles, and the analysis of different cultural models. Operations management sessions will focus on supply chain management and inventory planning.
Business and Management 3 (Strategy) You will develop your understanding of key models and concepts in the fields of strategy. Building on your work in earlier courses you will consider topics such as resource and capability analysis, competitive advantage and corporate, global and diversification strategies.
Pre-Masters Skills for English 2 You will develop your English level and consolidate a range of wider academic skills such as critical thinking, writing a bibliography, preparation and delivery of oral presentations, and the development of communication and group working skills.
This course is assessed through a case study based on a company and so allows you to develop your skills as an independent learner, researching a range of materials and deploying techniques of critical analysis.
Pre-Masters Skills for English 3 On completion of this module you will have developed further your research, referencing and presentation skills, and had the opportunity to work on the reading of longer and more complex academic texts and the writing of factual and discursive essays on academic topics.
Economics This course strengthens your knowledge and understanding of economic theories and systems, and equips you with the tools to examine information relevant to economics topics, problems and issues. Among the topics studied are economic models, the concept of allocative efficiency and the role of government. Finance and Investment This course strengthens your understanding of the role played by finance and investment in the firm’s operation and strategic direction. It provides an in-depth analysis of the different types of business organisations, of risk and return and of the Capital Asset Pricing Model.
Quantitative Methods in Business You will demonstrate and develop your numeracy skills and learn to utilise mathematical methods and techniques to inform the decision-making of managers. For up-to-date information on the Pre-Masters, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp
“ Edinburgh is very beautiful and has nice weather and seasons. I really like the teachers and classes at the International Study Centre and meeting people from lots of different countries.”
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Masters study
Student Profile
Masters study
Jaya FROM India
A first-class educational experience
PROGRESSION TO YOUR MASTERS DEGREE
The relevance and quality of our programmes, our excellent study environment and the commitment of our staff are all recommended to those thinking of undertaking graduate study. Come and join our 2,032 postgraduate students on our UK campuses.
The Pre-Masters leads to a range of specified MSc programmes*:
TEACHING EXCELLENCE In 2009, Heriot-Watt University opened a new multimillion pound Postgraduate Centre on the Edinburgh Campus. It provides an opportunity for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange for postgraduate students. This community is currently 1,500 strong with representation from around 100 countries. The Postgraduate Centre has lecture theatres, seminar, study and social spaces. Advanced video-conferencing facilities enable research and teaching between on-campus and off-campus students at many partner institutions worldwide. We are consistently rated as one of the top universities by leading national newspapers, and almost all research activity is independently assessed at international or national excellence levels.
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Applied Psychology MSc Biotechnology MSc Brewing and Distilling MSc Business Psychology MSc Climate Change – Impacts and Mitigation MSc Climate Change – Managing the Marine Environment MSc Construction Project Management MSc Engineering Psychology with Ergonomics MSc Environmental Analysis and Assessment MRes Food and Beverage Science MSc Food Science and Nutrition MSc Food Science, Safety and Health MSc Information Technology (Business) MSc International Business Management with Finance MSc International Business Management with Human Resource Management MSc International Business Management with Logistics MSc International Business Management with Marketing MSc International Business Management with Sustainability Management MSc
Undergraduate Certificate Business and Management MA in Business Management
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Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology MSc Marine Resource Development and Protection MSc Real Estate Investment and Finance MSc Real Estate Management and Development MSc Urban and Regional Planning MSc Diploma Water Resources MSc
Progression degrees on our Orkney Campus: • Marine Renewable Energy MSc • Marine Resource Management (MRM) MSc • Renewable Energy Development (RED) MSc * Students can apply to do any Masters programme available at Heriot-Watt. Acceptance is on a case-by-case basis.
For up-to-date information on progression degrees and grades, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp
“ The best thing about the International Study Centre is meeting people from different cultural backgrounds from all over the world. I’ve also stayed in touch with my own culture by joining the Indo-Pak Society at the University.”
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how to apply
English Language TRAINING If you need to improve your English language to the required level for entry onto our Undergraduate Certificate or Pre-Masters programmes, you can take our English language training programmes at the International Study Centre.
How to apply
Undergraduate Certificate
Pre-Masters
You will need an IELTS of 5.0 (with 4.5 in writing) or equivalent to start the programme.
You will need an IELTS of 5.5 (with 5.5. in all components) or equivalent to start the Pre-Masters.
If you have IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, you will need one term of English Language Preparation (ELP).
If you have an IELTS of 4.5, you will need one term of English for Pre-Masters.
You can start English Language Preparation in June for Undergraduate Certificate start in September, or start English Language Preparation in September for Undergraduate Certificate start in January.
If you have an IELTS of 4.0, you will need two terms of English for Pre-Masters. If you require one term of English for Pre-Masters, you will start in either September for Pre-Masters start in January, or in January for Pre-Masters start in March. If you require two terms of English for Pre-Masters, you will start in September for Pre-Masters start in March. There is no English for Pre-Masters start in June, but students can join the English Language Preparation programme if they wish and begin their Pre-Masters in January.
An application form is enclosed with this prospectus. Your application will need to include copies of all relevant academic transcripts and certificates of English language qualifications.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
Please note: all students’ English and numeracy skills will be tested on arrival. Should standards not be met, the International Study Centre may be required to alter your study plans to one more appropriate to your academic level. This may incur additional costs.
You can contact them online at:
study plan options study plan options Current IELTS
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Undergraduate Certificate
Vacation
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English for Pre-Masters
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Pre-Masters
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If you are applying directly and need further information, our expert Student Enrolment Advisers are available for help and advice.
Send your completed application to the address printed at the bottom of the form.
Study Group provides the highest quality educational opportunities for 50,000 students from more than 130 countries in over 48 campuses across the world. STUDENT INSURANCE It is essential that international students have the protection of personal insurance whilst in the UK.
www.hw.ac.uk/isc or on the numbers below: T +44 1273 339333
TO APPLY DIRECTLY
F +44 1273 339334 If you are applying through a local representative, please contact them directly for assistance.
Alternatively, you can apply online at:
To cover you as a student at the International Study Centre, you can purchase ‘StudyCare’. Designed for international students, the policy will cover you for loss of personal possessions, as well as providing health and medical insurance until the end of your International Study Centre academic programme. The cost of StudyCare will automatically be added to your invoice unless you can provide proof of alternative cover.
ABOUT THESE PROGRAMMES www.hw.ac.uk/isc/apply TO APPLY THROUGH YOUR LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE Complete the application form and return it to your local representative.
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FEES Details can be found in the enclosed application or online at: www.hw.ac.uk/isc
All courses at the Heriot-Watt University International Study Centre are run by Study Group, a world leader in education and training for international students, in partnership with Heriot-Watt. The Undergraduate Certificates is validated by Heriot-Watt University. The University holds responsibility for the academic standards. The English Language Preparation and English for Pre-Masters programmes are approved by Study Group. Study Group holds responsibility for the academic standards. Study Group is a global leader in private higher education, language and career education, in the United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
For more information, visit: www.hw.ac.uk/isc/studycare Disclaimer The information in this prospectus is issued for general guidance of students entering the University from June 2013, and does not form part of any contract. The University and Study Group hope to provide the programmes and facilities described in the prospectus, but reserve the right to withdraw or make alterations to programmes if necessary.
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