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International Study Centre Prospectus 90% Of international study centre students progressed to a Heriot-Watt university degree programme in 2012 welcome 3 Contents welcome Message from the University

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.

Heriot-Watt University’s unique learning We offer a highly distinctive range of I hope you find this prospectus informative environment offers you the very best study programmes in science, engineering, design, and that it will encourage you to apply to opportunities, facilities, accommodation and business and languages, designed to educate Heriot-Watt University International Study Welcome 3 Campus Facilities 18 social life. We are one of the world’s leading the professionals and thinkers of tomorrow. Centre. If you choose to join us, you will universities for business and industry and As one of the oldest higher discover that being a student here is not Heriot-Watt University 4 International Study Centre 22 have a reputation for innovative education, institutions in Britain, Heriot-Watt has a only academically stimulating but also a Map 5 Undergraduate Certificate 24 enterprise and research. long-standing tradition of excellence dating rewarding life experience. back to 1821. Throughout this time, we have Your Career 6 Pre-Masters 32 always supported our students, academically Professor FRSE, FRSC and personally, in the spirit of inclusion, Principal and Vice- University Strengths 8 English Language Training 38 cooperation and friendship. With us, you have the chance to be a part of a truly 10 How to apply 39 international campus – learning and living with a community of students from , 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 The International Study Centre offers international students on campus degree private higher education, language and career education, in the United States, preparation for undergraduate and postgraduate courses. The preparatory , the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand providing the highest programmes will provide students with the necessary academic skills and quality educational opportunities for 50,000 students from more than 130 countries. English language level to undertake a degree at Heriot-Watt University. 4 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 heriot-watt university 5 Heriot-Watt University Scotland’s International University

Heriot-Watt, 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. London (1hr 20mins) Amsterdam (1hr 30mins) Berlin (2hrs) SCOTLAND’S MOST FRIENDLY CAMPUS COMMUNITY INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY At Heriot-Watt you’ll find a really friendly, • Our degrees are career focused and relevant We have a long tradition of welcoming students welcoming community on a beautiful parkland to the needs of business and industry, Frankfurt from all over the world and ours is the largest campus. It’s easy to get to know people here and which is why employers actively seek out (2hrs) Paris (2hrs) international student cohort of any Scottish it’s very convenient; everything is within easy reach. our graduates. We ensure transferable skills university. Thirty five per cent of our 7,828 students are embedded in our specialist degrees and on our UK campuses come from outside the UK. We have excellent facilities, including fantastic offer integrated work experience and We have students from 123 countries including sports amenities, and there is easy access to the placements to enhance students’ learning. Norway, China, , Singapore, Malaysia, France, world famous city of Edinburgh which offers social, • Once you graduate, you will join one of oldest Germany, Spain, Mexico and Greece. cultural and leisure opportunities which are second university graduate associations in the world, to none. The Watt Club, a valuable network for your We were the first UK university to create an developing career. overseas campus in Dubai International Academic WHY CHOOSE HERIOT-WATT? • We have an international expertise in science, Madrid (3hrs) City where we educate students from across the • We are the UK University of the Year for business, engineering, languages and textile Gulf and beyond, providing a range of courses Istanbul (4hrs 30mins) Student Experience and ranked 9th in the UK design. specifically tailored to match the demands of in University Guide 2013. • In the 2012 we the UAE’s employment market. • We are a vibrant, progressive university were placed 4th in the UK for overall with an established reputation for excellent student satisfaction. In November 2011, a new purpose-built campus teaching. The Sunday Times University • Live and learn on a beautiful campus with was opened in Dubai. We opened our first premises Guide 2013 places us 3rd in the UK for a friendly atmosphere close to an iconic in Putrajaya, Malaysia in early 2013. This will be Teaching Excellence. followed by our major new £35 million campus heritage city, Edinburgh. opening there in 2014. 6 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 your career 7 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 Highlights of this service include: GLOBAL ALUMNI NETWORK changing, intellectually challenging and career • A dedicated website with details When you graduate from Heriot-Watt University boosting experience. Our superb teaching and of career options. you’ll automatically be a member of The Watt Club research facilities, plus first rate links with business • Postgraduate study opportunities, graduate – a professional network connecting you with over and industry, will help to prepare you for success in vacancies and job-hunting techniques. 88,000 alumni worldwide. The Watt Club recently your chosen career. You’ll enjoy a distinctive, high • A comprehensive careers information library celebrated its 150th anniversary, making it the quality academic experience focused on developing and programme of talks and workshops. oldest graduate association in the UK. The Watt your skills and knowledge to help you move • Mock interviews, CV advice and application Club currently has international branches in smoothly into the world of work at the end form checks. Canada, China (Hong Kong), Malaysia, Norway, of your studies. Singapore, Thailand, the United Arab Emirates • An annual Careers Fair. and the USA, as well as branches across the UK AWARD WINNING SERVICE and ambassadors in Australia, Austria, Pakistan “After graduating I made an The University’s award winning Careers Advisory and Romania. Service provides impartial and confidential careers appointment with the careers advice and guidance to students and graduates. ‘‘Over 94% of UK and advisors at Heriot-Watt and they EU students are in full were superb. They spent a lot time employment or of time explaining the best way to move forward. The result further study within six was that my basic CV looked a months of graduation, hundred times better and ready with 75% of those going to personalise for each company straight into graduate I applied for.”

level jobs.’’ NOY FROM THAILAND Higher Education Statistics PRE-MASTERS Agency, 2012 MSc IN ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE 8 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 university strengths 9 University Strengths Engineering, Built Environment, Mathematics, Computer Science and Business

Engineering Built Environment Mathematics Computer Science Business • 2012 National Student Survey (NSS) results • Postgraduate students can choose from three • Civil Engineering is ranked 4th in the UK (NSS • 88% of our Mathematics and Statistics • If students wish, they can specialise in later • Heriot-Watt is one of the top universities in ranked Chemical Engineering at Heriot-Watt renewable energy courses at the International 2012) and in the UK top 10 by The Sunday graduates are employed in graduate level jobs years and graduate with a named degree in the UK for business, home to the Edinburgh No.1 in the UK. The Guardian University Centre for Island Technology in Orkney. Times and Guardian rankings 2013. or in further study. Our graduates work for Games Programming, Business School. NSS 2012 results ranked Guide and The Sunday Times Good University The campus gives students unparalleled • Planning is ranked top in the UK by Swiss Re, Standard Life, Towers Watson, or Software Engineering. MEng Software Marketing 2nd in the UK. Guide 2013 rankings both place Chemical access to professionals working in the the National Student Survey 2012. , Barclays Capital, Engineering is an integrated Masters degree • Undergraduate Business Management students and Mechanical Engineering in the UK top 10. marine and renewable energy sectors. • Building (including Construction Project Scottish Widows, Ernst & Young and more. and students start their fifth year on a paid specialise during third and fourth year to meet • A Diploma in Industrial Training is an option • The internationally respected Institute of Management) is ranked 8th in the UK by industrial placement. their career needs and aspirations. Summer with all Chemical Engineering degrees. Petroleum Engineering has had 65% of its Good University Guide 2013. internships in a relevant organisation are Students have typically taken on responsible research assessed as ‘internationally excellent’ available between these years. roles; recent placements have been with and 95% as ‘internationally recognised’ in the Conoco, GlaxoSmithKline, Nexpress, Shell, most recent RAE. BP, Ineos and Avecia. 10 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 Edinburgh 11 Edinburgh 12 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 ten reasons to study in edinburgh 13 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 two FOUR The Weather The Festivals of the most exciting cities in Europe. The weather in Edinburgh is probably not as The annual Edinburgh Festival Fringe in August Studying in Edinburgh cold and wet as you might expect - it is a little is the largest performing arts festival in the cooler in Scotland than the south of the UK, world and the population of the city more The City of Edinburgh is the third most popular but not by much. It is generally drier in the east than doubles during this time. Comedy, theatre, destination in the UK for international students of the UK than the west, so Edinburgh enjoys dance and writing are all part of the city’s after London and Manchester. There are four lower rainfall than Manchester and the same cultural identity and come to life during festival universities in Edinburgh including Heriot-Watt amount as Rome and New York. season. Even in winter, Edinburgh is alive with University. In total, university students make up music at the world’s largest Hogmanay (New about a tenth of the city’s population. Year’s Eve) street party, a time to wrap up warm and watch the stunning fireworks over . FIVE 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.

THREE one The Sights Getting here and getting around Edinburgh receives over four million visitors Edinburgh is well connected by air and rail. each year, placing it second only to London There are frequent flights from Edinburgh in the UK for tourists. Edinburgh Castle is the International Airport to UK cities, to over 70 most famous attraction, and sits at the top of European destinations and to other major the which takes you down to the airline hubs like Amsterdam, Frankfurt, Paris Queen’s residence, Holyrood Palace. There and New York, with onward connecting flights are plenty of free museums and art galleries worldwide. The airport is just 25 minutes by including the must-see National Museum bus from the city centre and 15 minutes taxi of Scotland. ride from Heriot-Watt University. 14 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 ten reasons to study in edinburgh 15 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 six EIGHT TEN capital of Scotland since 1437. It has a rich Shopping Film, Theatre and Music Beautiful Environment history with both the Old and New Towns Edinburgh’s is your first stop In the city centre there are seven theatres, eight As well as stunning architecture, Edinburgh has of Edinburgh listed as a UNESCO World for high-street brands, and nearby you will find cinemas, and numerous live music venues. Most lots of green spaces with 112 public parks and Heritage Site in 1995. high end boutiques and designer clothes shops. offer good discounts to students. In June there is more trees per person than any other British city. There are plenty of independent and second- the Edinburgh International Film Festival, so you If you’re in the city centre you’ll see the impressive SCOTLAND’S TOP FIVE EXPORTS hand shops. Glasgow city is less than an hour might see someone famous. extinct volcano, Arthur’s Seat. It’s a short bus ride Scotland’s top five exports are: food and drink, by train and has the second largest shopping to the sandy beach at Portobello and there are chemicals, business services, electrical and centre in the UK. plenty of riverside walks to enjoy throughout instrumental engineering, and mechanical the city. The more adventurous of you will enjoy engineering. exploring the mountains and lakes of the Scottish Highlands and Islands in the north. GOVERNMENT NINE The was reconvened Financial Centre in Edinburgh after nearly 300 years and its Edinburgh has a long history of financial services devolved powers cover a wide range of areas and is the second largest financial centre in the UK including Education. Foreign Affairs, Defence, and fourth in Europe by equity assets. The main and National and Social Security are controlled financial sectors are banking, insurance, pensions by the UK government in London. 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. SEVEN Sport 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. 16 UndergraduateInternational Study Prospectus Centre Prospectus‘13 2013/14 Edinburgh 17 Edinburgh 18 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 School of the Buicaltm Epunvsi ronmentfacilities 19 Campus facilities Student support and welfare

SPORTS FACILITIES MUSIC Students at Heriot-Watt consider the beautiful green campus If you have an interest in keeping fit, you will love Music is a big part of the very special atmosphere the Centre for Sport and Exercise at Heriot-Watt. at Heriot-Watt. With a Director of Music in and its facilities their home. With easy access to the heart residence, every year there is a constant focus of the city, Edinburgh becomes a home in itself. Facilities include: on musical activity throughout the University. • Sports hall The local community actively participates as both audience and performer, singing and playing STUDENTS’ UNION INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS LIBRARY AND IT FACILITIES • Climbing wall musical instruments with students and staff. There The Students’ Union is run by students for students With about one third of our students from countries The Edinburgh Campus library is open for over • Cardiovascular suite are lots of different ways to become involved in and provides advice and support to help you have outside the UK, we have a real international flavour 80 hours per week – 24 hours a day in busy exam • Three fitness gyms music through the many groups and societies. the best possible experience while you are here. to our community. There are several groups offering times. Library staff will help you find and use • Football academy – international standard support and organising social and cultural events the information you need to succeed in your grass pitches plus indoor synthetic pitch Other facilities for students on campus include The Students’ Union run a full programme of social for international students. programme. Staff are available to help you make • Five badminton courts a well-stocked shop which is open til 10pm, events including live music, quizzes, stand-up the best use of the library. There is wireless access • Three outdoor tennis courts a bank, bookshop and hairdressers. comedy and club nights, bars, a café with African, Bulgarian, Caribbean, Chinese, Indian, throughout, and networked PCs and printers allow • Eight squash courts wireless internet access, and catering. Iranian, Kazakhstani and Malaysian groups help you to access university-licensed software, online • Golf academy support students from those countries, while the databases and journals, as well as other internet • Rugby pitch Getting involved with the Students’ Union is very Muslim students’ group offers support to all Muslim resources. There is also a café in the library. rewarding. From supporting students with welfare students in the University community. The coaching and support team can help you to issues to setting up an entertainments venue develop the skills you need to keep fit, play sport or representing students to the University’s ADVICE AND SUPPORT for the University or even achieve national and management, you can make the most of our The Students’ Union Advice and Support Centre international status. There’s also a Sports Union sports clubs and student societies. provides support on all aspects of student life, run by students where you can join nearly 30 clubs, including financial advice, counselling and from football to fencing. advocacy throughout academic, disciplinary and financial issues. 20 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 The edilivnibungr ongh campus 21 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 Each accommodation block has a warden who For advice on practical issues, Welfare places available, 300 of which are in our brand is there to help you settle in and sort out any Service offers support on all kinds of issues new £14 million student residences development problems along the way. If you want a break from including settling into university life, money, opened in September 2012. We have a choice cooking for yourself, there are plenty of places to accommodation, disability and safety. The Student of self-catering shared flats or rooms available. buy food, depending on the time of day and type Counselling Service is also on-hand to offer support. Room sizes vary between 7 and 15 square metres, of food you want. Your choices include ‘Elements’, depending on the room type, but all rooms are the Central Dining Room, Lee Kum Kee Hot Wok Bar CHAPLAINCY AND RELIGIOUS SERVICES well furnished and have 4MB broadband and Café Brio, as well as the facilities in the The Chaplaincy is open to everyone and welcomes internet connections. Students’ Union. those who are religious and those of no faith. All are welcome to use the chapel, prayer room As an International Study Centre student, you A number of bedrooms on the Edinburgh Campus and meeting room as a place of relaxation. can apply for university managed accommodation. are equipped for students with mobility difficulties They serve a free meal every Wednesday when At the Edinburgh Campus the accommodation is or students who are wheelchair users. These are international students can cook for each other within easy reach of your lectures, gym sessions in self-catering residences, most with accessible and try out different foods.There are also or nights at the Students’ Union and all transport en-suite facilities, telephone and internet access. dedicated Muslim prayer rooms on-campus. ‘‘Edinburgh is a nice place to live to the city. and a fun city. The Heriot-Watt Some students may be offered an alternative of SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Campus is good too because Accommodation consists of self catered residences. university managed accommodation in Edinburgh Students with special needs or disabilities can make You will have your own study bedroom, the majority city centre. an appointment with one of the medical staff when of the location and learning of which are en-suite with individual shower and they arrive, in order to discuss their needs and how environment. I have already toilet. Kitchens are shared with four to six STUDENT SUPPORT AND WELFARE these can best be met. Heriot-Watt offers positive made lots of friends from all other students. Heriot-Watt provides a strong support service assistance and encouragement to students and over the world and from the UK throughout your time at the University. Our academic applicants with special needs or disabilities Facilities include: staff are a key part of the Student Support Service and and our buildings are accessible to people – Heriot-Watt is great.” • Free broadband access provide general guidance for students. The on campus with mobility problems. • TV lounge Health Centre is always available to you and provides ABYLAY FROM KAZAKHSTAN • Laundry top quality medical, nursing and dental care. For further information visit: ENGINEERING UNDERGRADUATE • 24-hour computer labs CERTIFICATE www.hw.ac.uk/isc/accommodation MEng IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING 22 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 international study centre 23 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 SPECIALIST PREPARATION ACCESS TO UNIVERSITY FACILITIES PERSONAL MONITORING AND SUPPORT UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING ENGLISH LANGUAGE Training • The International Study Centre is based on the FOR YOUR DEGREE All the academic and social facilities at the Your progress will be monitored at all times to make The Undergraduate Certificate and Pre-Masters If you require additional language training before Edinburgh Campus at Heriot-Watt University The Undergraduate Certificate and Pre-Masters University are available to you as an International sure you remain on track to successfully complete programmes at Heriot-Watt University introduce you start your programme you can first join the Research Park – Europe’s first science park. programmes have been tailor-made for international Study Centre student. You will also have full access the programme. You will also benefit from regular you to the style of teaching that you will experience intensive English language training programme, • In 2012 there were students of 24 nationalities students, combining academic knowledge with to the Students’ Union which runs a wide range assessment through examination and marked when you progress onto your degree. You will delivered at the International Study Centre for studying at the International Study Centre. study skills and English language training to of student activities. course work. experience tutorials, seminar style classes and undergraduate and Masters degrees. • Undergraduate degrees are different in provide the best possible path to degree entry. larger group lectures. DIRECT PROGRESSION TO YOUR DEGREE Scotland from the rest of the UK: they last For more information and start dates, FLEXIBLE ENTRY four instead of three years and the first two Shortly after you join the International Study Centre, see page 38 or visit: years are more flexible to give you a chance you will be assisted in choosing the degree You can start the Undergraduate Certificate in either to try different areas before specialising. programme onto which you wish to progress. Once September or January. Pre-Masters entry is January www.hw.ac.uk/isc The Undergraduate Certificate leads to you have successfully completed the International or March, so you can start your degree programme year 2 of your undergraduate degree. Study Centre programme and have met the required the following September. 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. 24 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 undergraduate certificate 25 Undergraduate Certificate Progression to your degree

Undergraduate Certificate ASSESSMENT Key facts Undergraduate teaching is structured around SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND The Undergraduate Certificate is a programme You will be assessed regularly throughout the Entry dates a number of Schools of study. Once you have AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES COMPUTER SCIENCES (MACS) of academic subjects, study skills and English programme. This will ensure that your progress September 2013 or January 2014 completed your Undergraduate Certificate and The School of Engineering and Physical Sciences The departments within MACS cover three areas language training designed specifically to provide is on track to achieve the standard required for embarked upon your degree programme, you will enjoys an international reputation for its research – mathematics, actuarial mathematics and international students with a direct path to the progression onto your chosen degree programme. Term dates be registered in one of the Academic Schools, and its close connection with the professional statistics, and computer science. MACS offers second year of their degree at the University. September start: depending on your degree subject. and industrial world of sciences, engineering strong research and postgraduate programmes Your development is monitored through: Term 1 – 17/09/13 to 13/12/13 and technology. and a wide range of high quality undergraduate SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT UNIVERSITY-STYLE TEACHING • End of course/term assessments: a combination Term 2 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 programmes. It has top research and excellent The Undergraduate Certificate replaces the of examinations and assessments of coursework, AND LANGUAGES Progression degree areas include: teaching ratings and is a lively international Term 3 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 traditional first year of the Scottish four year presentations, and extended essays. The School of Management and Languages is one • Physics centre for leading-edge developments and January start: of the University’s largest and is internationally undergraduate degree programme. • Continuous coursework: mixture of lecture • Chemical Engineering exciting new programmes. Term 1 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 recognised as a leading provider of high classes, small-group seminar work and • Chemistry It introduces you to the style of teaching that you Term 2 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 quality education and research in its key Progression degree areas include: directed self-study. • Electrical, Electronic and Computer will experience when you progress onto the second Term 3 – 16/06/14 to 22/08/14 areas of expertise. • Computer Science • A series of presentations and extended essays Engineering year of your degree. This will include tutorials, • Mathematics as part of your overall assessment. • Mechanical Engineering seminar-style classes and larger group lectures. Entry Requirements Progression degree areas include: • Accountancy and Finance • Information Systems HOW MANY TERMS DO I REQUIRE? • English language: IELTS of 5.0 (minimum SCHOOL OF LIFE SCIENCES STUDY STRUCTURE If you have an IELTS of 5.0 or equivalent (with 4.5 in writing) or TOEFL or Pearson Test • Business and Management The Undergraduate Certificate is modular in The School of Life Sciences has a number of minimum 4.5 in writing), you can study the of English equivalent • Economics structure and you can choose one of three routes: specialist centres that aid teaching and research, Undergraduate Certificate. • Academic: Good high school graduation • Business and Management SCHOOL OF the BUILT including the world renowned International grades or equivalent Centre for Brewing and Distilling and the Centre • Engineering If you have an IELTS of 4.0, you will need to take an ENVIRONMENT The School of the Built Environment offers a for Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology. • Mathematics, Computer Science and additional term of English Language Preparation to For up-to-date information on entry requirements range of educational opportunities spanning Interests span the life sciences, from microbe Information Systems. improve your English to the required level. and fees, visit: the professions involved in the planning, design, to human, and the impact of humans on terrestrial and marine environments. www.hw.ac.uk/isc 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: • Psychology (applied) Progression degree areas include: • Architectural Engineering • Civil Engineering and Structural Engineering • Construction Management and Surveying • Urban Planning and Property Development 26 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 Business and management 27 Student Profile

MAHMOUD Business and Management FROM JORDAN

Business and Management Undergraduate Certificate MA (Hons) in Accounting ACADEMIC STRUCTURE* CORE MODULES ROUTE MODULES elective MODULES Academic English Skills 1 Introduction to Business Studies 1 Introduction to Financial Accounting Develop your ability to read academic texts, In this course you focus on a wide range of Learn about double entry book-keeping, “The preparation at the International Study write extended texts, write subjective notes, listen issues, such as management styles, human preparation of trial balances, profit and loss Centre will help you for university study at effectively and participate in classroom discourse. resource practice and marketing. statements, depreciation, limited companies, Heriot-Watt. The environment and highly Academic English Skills 2 Introduction to Business Studies 2 manufacturing accounts and interpretation qualified teachers support your learning Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with You will develop your understanding of the of accounts. and help you expand on your own ideas.” greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation operational and strategic problems and ethical Please note: Students intending to transfer to degree and presentation. issues facing business people in the modern programmes in Accountancy are required to study this Core Mathematics market economy. course as an additional element of the programme. LEADING TO DEGREES IN You will develop your knowledge and Introduction to Management Accounting • Accountancy and Business Law BA/MA (Hons) understanding of mathematical terms and You will be introduced to the role of management *modules are subject to change • Accountancy and Finance BA/MA (Hons) techniques and apply these to solving problems, accounting and how it provides managers • Business and Finance BA/MA (Hons) For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate frequently drawn from practical and real-life with information for decision-making, • Economics BA/MA (Hons) Certificate courses and progression degrees situations. Includes algebra and statistics. planning and control. • Economics and Accountancy BA/MA (Hons) and grades, visit: Project Study Principles of Economics 1 • Economics and Business Law BA/MA (Hons) • Economics and Finance BA/MA (Hons) You will complete a self-study project related to You will be taught to understand economic www.hw.ac.uk/isc/uc the academic discipline you will study at degree systems, types of goods, allocation of resources, • Economics and Business Management BA/MA (Hons) level. Your personal tutor will help you choose price elasticity and price controls, types of • Economics and Marketing BA/MA (Hons) a suitable project. markets, cost and revenue, economies of scale • Business Management BA/MA (Hons) Study Skills – The British Environment and market failure. • Business Management with Enterprise BA/MA (Hons) Learn to use your study time more effectively, Principles of Economics 2 • Business Management with Business Law MA (Hons) improve your use of information sources and You will learn about aggregate demand and • Business Management with Human Resource develop your research skills in preparation aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, Management MA (Hons) for producing an extended, referenced, unemployment, international trade and • Business Management with Marketing MA (Hons) academic essay. development economics. • International Business Management MA (Hons) • Urban Planning and Property Development BSc (Hons) • Psychology (applied) BSc (Hons) Please note that our full Honours undergraduate programmes lead to BSc (Hons) or MA (Hons) degrees. • Psychology BSc (Hons) BA degrees are ordinary degrees which students can • Psychology with Management BSc (Hons) complete in three years instead of the full four years. 28 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 undergraduate certificate 29 Student Profile

CHINELO Engineering FROM NIGERIA

Engineering Undergraduate Certificate BSc in Chemistry and Pharmaceutical Chemistry

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE* CORE MODULES ROUTE MODULES Academic English Skills 1 Pure Mathematics 1 MECHANICAL, CIVIL, ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING DEGREES Develop your ability to read academic texts, write You will learn to understand and interpret “The teachers at the International Study Applied Mathematics 2 extended texts, write subjective notes, listen straight lines and linear equations, set theory Centre are fun and nice. They help you effectively and participate in classroom discourse. probability, and understand linear programming, You will continue the study of mathematics by understand the subjects and are always looking at advanced vectors, forces as fixed Academic English Skills 2 indices, logarithms and experimental laws. ready to help. I am looking forward to vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with Pure Mathematics 2 starting my degree because Heriot-Watt particle dynamics. is a great university.” greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation You will study further algebra, coordinate and presentation. geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, Physics 2: Electricity, Electronics and Fields You will study electrical current and charge, Applied Mathematics 1 integration, numerical methods and vectors. LEADING TO DEGREES IN potential difference, resistance, capacitance, You will look at vectors, forces and equilibrium, Study Skills – The British Environment • Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Engineering Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction Learn to use your study time more effectively, • Chemical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Mechanical Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng gravitational fields, magnetic fields and and work, energy and power. improve your use of information sources • Chemical Engineering and Diploma in • Mechanical Engineering and Energy Engineering electromagnetic fields. Industrial Training BEng (Hons)/MEng BEng (Hons)/MEng Physics 1: Properties of Matter and Waves and develop your research skills in preparation • Chemical Engineering with Energy • Nanoscience BSc (Hons)/MPhys You will cover sound, reflection, refraction, for producing an extended, referenced, Engineering MEng • Photonics and Lasers BSc (Hons)/MPhys interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, academic essay. CHEMICAL ENGINEERING DEGREES • Chemical Engineering with Oil and • Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and Chemistry 1 Gas Technology MEng • Physics with Electronic Engineering BSc (Hons)/MPhys the structure of the atom. You will learn about formulae, equations and moles, atomic structure and receive an introduction • Chemical Engineering with Pharmaceutical • Physics with Environmental Science BSc (Hons) Project Study Chemistry MEng to redox. • Quantity Surveying BSc (Hons) You will complete a self-study project related to • Chemistry with Materials BSc (Hons)/MChem • Robotics: Autonomous and Interactive the academic discipline you will study at degree Chemistry 2 • Chemistry with Nanotechnology MChem (Hons) Systems BEng (Hons)/MEng level. Your personal tutor will help you choose a You will learn about equilibria, acid-based • Civil Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng • Structural Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng suitable project. equilibria, kinetics and organic chemistry. • Civil Engineering with International Studies MEng • Structural Engineering with Architectural *modules are subject to change • Computational Physics BSc (Hons)/MPhys Design BEng (Hons)/MEng • Computing and Electronics BEng (Hons) • Structural Engineering with International Studies MEng For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate • Construction Project Management BSc (Hons) Certificate courses and progression degrees • Electrical and Electronic Engineering and grades, visit: BEng (Hons)/MEng

www.hw.ac.uk/isc/uc 30 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 Mathematics, Computer Science and Information systems 31

Mathematics, Computer Science and Information Systems

ACADEMIC STRUCTURE LEADING TO DEGREES IN CORE MODULES ELECTIVE MODULES • Computer Science BSc (Hons) Academic English Skills 1 COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES MATHEMATICS DEGREES • Information Systems BSc (Hons) Develop your ability to read academic texts, write Computing Information Technology 1 Computing Information Technology 2 Choose one from: Choose one from: • Mathematics BSc (Hons) extended texts, write subjective notes, listen You will develop an understanding of database You will learn the basics of Hypertext Mark-up Introduction to Business Studies 1 Applied Mathematics 2 • Mathematics and Computer Science BSc (Hons) effectively and participate in classroom discourse. applications, systems analysis and design. You will Language (XHTML) used in the creation and You will focus on a wide range of issues, such You will look at advanced vectors, forces as fixed • Mathematics with Computer Science BSc (Hons) learn how to apply this understanding to develop display of pages online. You will focus on Academic English Skills 2 as management styles, human resource practice vectors, centres of gravity/centres of mass and • Mathematics with Physics BSc (Hons) problems and solutions. programming languages that develop web page Improve all your abilities developed in AES1 with and marketing. particle dynamics. • Mathematics with Statistics BSc (Hons) greater accuracy, speed, coherence, organisation functionality (with a focus on JavaScript). Computing Information Technology 2 Physics 1: Properties of Matter and Waves Principles of Economics 2 • Software Engineering MEng and presentation. You will learn the basics of Hypertext Mark-up Computing Information Technology 3 You will cover sound, reflection, refraction, You will learn about aggregate demand and Language (XHTML) used in the creation and You will gain further valuable knowledge to Project Study interference, diffraction, electromagnetic waves, aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, You will complete a self-study project related to display of pages online. You will develop your proceed onto a degree programme in the area knowledge about programming languages that of computing sciences. This includes looking strengths of solids, fluids, heat and gases and the unemployment, international trade and the academic discipline you will study at degree structure of the atom. development economics. level. Your personal tutor will help you choose a develop web page functionality (with a focus at object-orientated programming. suitable project. on JavaScript). Core Mathematics Choose one from: Introduction to Management Accounting For up-to-date information on the Undergraduate Study Skills – The British Environment Computing Information Technology 3 Contains both algebra and statistics. You will You will learn how management accounting Certificate courses and progression degrees Learn to use your study time more effectively, You will gain further valuable knowledge to develop your knowledge and understanding of helps managers in decision-making, planning and grades, visit: improve your use of information sources and proceed onto a degree programme in the area mathematical terms and techniques and apply of computing sciences. This includes looking these to solving problems, frequently drawn from and control. develop your research skills in preparation www.hw.ac.uk/isc/uc for producing an extended, referenced, at object-orientated programming. practical and real-life situations. Physics 2: Electricity, Electronics and Fields academic essay. Pure Mathematics 2 Introduction to Business Studies 1 You will study electrical current and charge, Continue your studies in this subject and deepen You will focus on a wide range of issues, such potential difference, resistance, capacitance, ROUTE MODULES your understanding of algebra, co-ordinate as management styles, human resource practice transistors and amplifiers, electrical fields, and MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTER SCIENCE DEGREES geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, and marketing. gravitational, magnetic, and electromagnetic fields. Applied Mathematics 1 integration, numerical methods and vectors. Introduction to Management Accounting Principles of Economics 1 You will look at vectors, forces and equilibrium, You will be introduced to the role of management INFORMATION SYSTEM DEGREES You will learn about aggregate demand and relative motion, Newton’s Laws of Motion, friction accounting in providing managers with the Computing Information Technology 1 aggregate supply, economic policies, inflation, and work, energy and power. information for decision-making, planning You will learn to understand applications, systems unemployment, international trade and Pure Mathematics 1 and control. analysis and design and learn how to apply this development economics. You will be taught to understand and interpret understanding to develop problems and solutions. straight lines and linear equations, set theory and MATHEMATICS probability, statistics, linear programming, indices Pure Mathematics 2 and logarithms and experimental laws. You will deepen your understanding of algebra, co-ordinate geometry, trigonometry, differentiation, integration, numerical methods and vectors. 32 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 pre-Masters 33 Pre-Masters key facts

SPECIALIST PREPARATION FLEXIBLE ENTRY HOW MANY TERMS DO I REQUIRE? Entry Dates The Pre-Masters is a tailor-made two-term You can begin the two-term Pre-Masters in either If you have an IELTS of 5.5 in each component January 2014 or March 2014 programme of academic subjects, study January or March. All start dates prepare you for (or equivalent), you can study the two-term MSc start date: September 2014 skills and English language training. Designed progression onto your chosen Masters in the Pre-Masters. specifically to meet the needs of international Term dates following September. students, it provides a direct path to a If you have an IELTS of 4.5, you will need to take January start: Masters degree. one term of English for Pre-Masters. If you have an Term 1 – 06/01/14 to 21/03/14 IELTS of 4.0, you will need to take two terms of Term 2 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 PROGRESSION TO YOUR English for Pre-Masters. March start: MASTERS DEGREE Term 1 – 31/03/14 to 06/06/14 Upon successful completion of the Pre-Masters See page 38 for details of English for Pre-Masters Term 2 – 16/06/14 to 22/08/14 programme, students will be assisted in making or visit: applications for postgraduate programmes Entry Requirements at Heriot-Watt University. Acceptance on such www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp English language programmes is at the discretion of the University. 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.

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YING YING FROM CHINA PRE-MASTERS MSc IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE 34 UndergraduateInternational Study Prospectus Centre Prospectus‘13 2013/14 pre-Master studypre- strMauctstersure 35 Student Profile

Zhao (richard) Pre-Masters FROM China Specialist preparation Pre-Masters MSc in Urban and Regional Planning

STUDY STRUCTURE CORE MODULES Business and Management 1 Business and Management 3 (Strategy) Pre-Masters Skills for English 2 You will gain greater insight into the role played You will develop your understanding of key models You will develop your English level and consolidate “Edinburgh is very beautiful and has by , psychology and economics in the and concepts in the fields of strategy. Building a range of wider academic skills such as critical nice weather and seasons. I really development of the business and management on your work in earlier courses you will consider thinking, writing a bibliography, preparation like the teachers and classes at the subject matter. You will also deploy your critical topics such as resource and capability analysis, and delivery of oral presentations, and the International Study Centre and meeting skills in the analysis of management styles and competitive advantage and corporate, global development of communication and group people from lots of different countries.” business related models, learn how to gather and and diversification strategies. working skills. interpret business related data and study the This course is assessed through a case study based Pre-Masters Skills for English 3 differences between qualitative and quantitative on a company and so allows you to develop your On completion of this module you will have data collection. skills as an independent learner, researching a developed further your research, referencing and Business and Management 2 (Operations range of materials and deploying techniques presentation skills, and had the opportunity to Management and Organisational Behaviour) of critical analysis. work on the reading of longer and more complex You will develop further your understanding of the Economics academic texts and the writing of factual and key concepts of organisational behaviour, including This course strengthens your knowledge and discursive essays on academic topics. management and leadership styles, and the understanding of economic theories and systems, Quantitative Methods in Business analysis of different cultural models. Operations and equips you with the tools to examine You will demonstrate and develop your numeracy management sessions will focus on supply chain information relevant to economics topics, problems skills and learn to utilise mathematical methods management and inventory planning. and issues. Among the topics studied are economic and techniques to inform the decision-making models, the concept of allocative efficiency and of managers. the role of government. Finance and Investment For up-to-date information on the Pre-Masters, visit: This course strengthens your understanding of the role played by finance and investment in the firm’s www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp 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. 36 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 Masters study 37 Student Profile

Jaya Masters study FROM India

Undergraduate Certificate Business and Management MA in Business Management A first-class educational PROGRESSION TO YOUR experience MASTERS DEGREE The relevance and quality of our programmes, our The Pre-Masters leads to a range of specified excellent study environment and the commitment MSc programmes*: “The best thing about the International of our staff are all recommended to those thinking Study Centre is meeting people from of undertaking graduate study. Come and join our • Applied Psychology MSc • Marine Biodiversity and Biotechnology MSc different cultural backgrounds from • Biotechnology MSc • Marine Resource Development and Protection MSc 2,032 postgraduate students on our UK campuses. all over the world. I’ve also stayed in • Brewing and Distilling MSc • Real Estate Investment and Finance MSc touch with my own culture by joining TEACHING EXCELLENCE • Business Psychology MSc • Real Estate Management and Development MSc the Indo-Pak Society at the University.” In 2009, Heriot-Watt University opened a new • Climate Change – Impacts and Mitigation MSc • Urban and Regional Planning MSc Diploma multimillion pound Postgraduate Centre on the • Climate Change – Managing the Marine • Water Resources MSc Edinburgh Campus. It provides an opportunity Environment MSc for cross-cultural and interdisciplinary exchange • Construction Project Management MSc Progression degrees on our Orkney Campus: for postgraduate students. This community is • Engineering Psychology with Ergonomics MSc • Marine Renewable Energy MSc currently 1,500 strong with representation • Environmental Analysis and Assessment MRes • Marine Resource Management (MRM) MSc from around 100 countries. • Food and Beverage Science MSc • Renewable Energy Development (RED) MSc • Food Science and Nutrition MSc The Postgraduate Centre has lecture theatres, *Students can apply to do any Masters programme • Food Science, Safety and Health MSc seminar, study and social spaces. Advanced available at Heriot-Watt. Acceptance is on a • Information Technology (Business) MSc case-by-case basis. video-conferencing facilities enable research • International Business Management and teaching between on-campus and off-campus with Finance MSc For up-to-date information on progression students at many partner institutions worldwide. • International Business Management degrees and grades, visit: with Human Resource Management MSc We are consistently rated as one of the top • International Business Management www.hw.ac.uk/isc/pmp universities by leading national newspapers, with Logistics MSc and almost all research activity is independently • International Business Management assessed at international or national excellence with Marketing MSc levels. • International Business Management with Management MSc 38 International Study Centre Prospectus 2013/14 how to apply 39 English Language TRAINING How to apply

If you need to improve your English language to Undergraduate Certificate Pre-Masters An application form is enclosed with this prospectus. FOR FURTHER INFORMATION Study Group provides the highest quality educational the required level for entry onto our Undergraduate You will need an IELTS of 5.0 (with 4.5 in writing) You will need an IELTS of 5.5 (with 5.5. in all Your application will need to include copies of all If you are applying directly and need further opportunities for 50,000 students from more than Certificate or Pre-Masters programmes, you can or equivalent to start the programme. components) or equivalent to start the Pre-Masters. relevant academic transcripts and certificates of information, our expert Student Enrolment Advisers 130 countries in over 48 campuses across the world. take our English language training programmes English language qualifications. are available for help and advice. at the International Study Centre. If you have IELTS 4.0 or equivalent, you will need If you have an IELTS of 4.5, you will need one term STUDENT INSURANCE one term of English Language Preparation (ELP). of English for Pre-Masters. Please note: all students’ English and numeracy You can contact them online at: It is essential that international students have the skills will be tested on arrival. Should standards protection of personal insurance whilst in the UK. You can start English Language Preparation in June If you have an IELTS of 4.0, you will need two terms not be met, the International Study Centre may be www.hw.ac.uk/isc for Undergraduate Certificate start in September, or of English for Pre-Masters. required to alter your study plans to one more To cover you as a student at the International Study start English Language Preparation in September appropriate to your academic level. This may or on the numbers below: Centre, you can purchase ‘StudyCare’. Designed for Undergraduate Certificate start in January. If you require one term of English for Pre-Masters, incur additional costs. for international students, the policy will cover you you will start in either September for Pre-Masters T +44 1273 339333 for loss of personal possessions, as well as providing start in January, or in January for Pre-Masters start TO APPLY DIRECTLY F +44 1273 339334 health and medical insurance until the end of your in March. Send your completed application to the address International Study Centre academic programme. printed at the bottom of the form. If you are applying through a local representative, The cost of StudyCare will automatically be added If you require two terms of English for Pre-Masters, please contact them directly for assistance. to your invoice unless you can provide proof of you will start in September for Pre-Masters start Alternatively, you can apply online at: alternative cover. in March. There is no English for Pre-Masters start ABOUT THESE PROGRAMMES in June, but students can join the English Language www.hw.ac.uk/isc/apply All courses at the Heriot-Watt University For more information, visit: Preparation programme if they wish and begin International Study Centre are run by Study Group, their Pre-Masters in January. TO APPLY THROUGH YOUR a world leader in education and training for www.hw.ac.uk/isc/studycare LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE international students, in partnership with Disclaimer Heriot-Watt. The Undergraduate Certificates is Complete the application form and return it to The information in this prospectus is issued for general validated by Heriot-Watt University. The University guidance of students entering the University from June your local representative. holds responsibility for the academic standards. 2013, and does not form part of any contract. The University study plan options The English Language Preparation and English for and Study Group hope to provide the programmes and FEES facilities described in the prospectus, but reserve the Current IELTS Duration Jun Sept Jan Mar Jun Sept Pre-Masters programmes are approved by Study right to withdraw or make alterations to programmes study plan options Details can be found in the enclosed application 4.0 4 terms Group. Study Group holds responsibility for the if necessary. or online at: Current IELTS Duration Jun Sept Jan Mar Jun Sept 4.0 4 terms academic standards.

4.0 4 terms 4.5 3 terms Start Masters Start second degree www.hw.ac.uk/isc 4.0 4 terms year of 4.5 3 terms Study Group is a global leader in private higher 5.0 3 terms undergraduate 5.5 2 terms education, language and career education, in the degree 5.0 3 terms 5.5 2 terms United States, Canada, the UK and Europe, Australia and New Zealand. ELP Undergraduate Certificate Vacation ELP English for Pre-Masters Pre-Masters Vacation International Admissions Centre 1 Billinton Way Brighton BN1 4LF T: +44 1273 339333

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