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Heriot-Watt
University enjoys an
established reputation
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Heriot-Watt is a truly global university with a lively
and vibrant academic community of over 31,000
students, from more than 150 countries, studying
for degrees worldwide. This was highlighted in the
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2015 QS World University Rankings, which ranked us
in the worlds top 10 universities for the international
mix of our students.
Whether you choose to study in Dubai, Malaysia
or the UK, Heriot-Watt offers a proven learning
environment and excellent facilities and study UK RANKING
Richard A. Williams OBE, FREng, FTSE
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
opportunities, and delivers the same high quality Top 30 in the UK out of 119 universities.
education, reflecting our goal to share knowledge Guardian University Guide 2017.
We are one of the worlds leading universities across the globe, enriching the lives of the people Top 40 In the UK out of 127 universities. Times/
for business and industry and have a we meet and the countries in which we work. Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
reputation for innovative education, enterprise But choosing a university is about more than
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and groundbreaking research. We are highly numbers and an academic education. Learning
regarded for the professional relevance of our at Heriot-Watt is underpinned by our strong
degrees and the employability of our graduates. emphasis on our values and development of the
In fact, 2015 was an unprecedented year of character of each student as an individual.
achievement, recognised in high ranking
results across a number of key university We believe in providing you with an exceptional
league tables. student experience, where you will build lifelong UK PROGRAMMES
friendships and where you will be on the fast track Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering,
to a genuinely world-class professional career. General Engineering, Mechanical Engineering,
Building, Art and Design. The Times and
I invite you to join us here at Heriot-Watt University. Sunday Times Good University Guide 2016.
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GRADUATE STARTING SALARIES
Top 20 in the UK for highest graduate
starting salaries. Times/Sunday Times
Good University Guide 2016.
34th
IN THE UK
Heriot-Watt has risen three places to 34th
in the UK. 2017 Complete University Guide.
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Then 2013 saw the opening of phase two of the
Dubai Campus. The 100 million AED structure
features on-campus, 160-room accommodation
and an auditorium with seating for up to 700, plus
food court, gymnasium, mini market, beauty salon
and indoor games room, along with a variety of
Top 10 in the UK for proportion of international
other student services that add further value to staff. QS World University Rankings 2015/16.
both local and international scholars.
3rd
The academic performance of Dubai students has
been exceptional. As well as winning more than
Professor Ammar Kaka, Provost Heriot-Watt University
Dubai and Vice Principal (Dubai), Heriot-Watt University
their fair share of University prizes and degrees
with distinction, they have generated a reputation
Our reputation for world-class teaching and for winning a number of industry and design
practical, leading-edge research, combined awards. Combined with many undergraduates
3rd in UK for Accounting and Finance.
with our strong links to business and industry, gaining their first taste of employment with blue
Guardian University Guide 2017.
has translated into sharp growth in applications chip companies and postgraduates achieving
career progression as a result of their degrees,
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to the Dubai Campus since it opened in 2005.
this demonstrates the synergy between students
To reinforce our commitment to providing and the University experience.
a high quality British education through
programmes tailored to meet the demands By joining Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus,
of the UAE employment market, we opened you will be welcomed into a supportive learning
a new, purpose-built campus in 2012. environment where you can take your first step
towards a successful career. Top 10 in the UK for Building, Town and
Country Planning, Accounting and Finance,
Economics, Physics, Fashion and Textiles.
Guardian University Guide 2017.
2nd
2nd in UK for Building and Town & Country
Planning. Guardian University Guide 2017.
150
Top 150 in the world for Civic and
Structural Engineering. QS World
University Rankings 2015/16.
9th/
82%
WORLD-CLASS RESEARCH
The Research Excellence Framework (REF)
2014 ranked Heriot-Watt 9th in the UK for
impact, with 82% of research ranked world-class.
Life Changing
Heriot-Watt University a life changing,
intellectually challenging, career enhancing
World Leading
Heriot-Watt is one of the UKs leading universities
for business and industry, always at the forefront of
Global University
The University welcomes undergraduate and
postgraduate students from all over the globe.
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STRONG HERITAGE
We have been successfully educating
experience. The University has excellent teaching innovative education, enterprise and leading-edge In fact, the University is regarded as Scotlands and inspiring tomorrows professionals
and research in its specialist areas of science, research. Consistently rated as one of the top international university due to its highly successful for more than 195 years.
engineering, design, business and languages. universities in the country by prestigious international campus in Dubai, combined with the more than
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league tables and university guides, Heriot-Watt 10,000 students studying Heriot-Watt degrees
Named after George Heriot, the 16th century
continually attracts attention on the global stage. in their home countries.
financier to King James, and James Watt,
the great 18th century engineer and inventor, All programmes are vocational in nature, and
Heriot-Watt University has been educating, Heriot-Watt is globally renowned for producing
GLOBAL
inspiring and challenging the professionals of and preparing graduates who are actively sought CAMPUSES
tomorrow for more than 195 years. The main after by multinational companies. With teaching
A truly international university with five
campus is situated in Edinburgh, the capital provided by world-class academic professionals global campuses, partners in 150 countries
city of Scotland in the UK, and is complemented and care provided by dedicated support staff, and 34,000 students studying worldwide.
by two further Scottish campuses, the campus Heriot-Watt should be every students first
93%
here in Dubai and a campus in Malaysia. choice for a high quality education.
33rd
Nastassia Isawi, MSc International Marketing
Management with Digital Marketing,
School of Management and Languages
RESEARCH IMPACT
Heriot-Watt was assessed 33rd in
the UK 2014 Research Excellence
Framework out of 154 UK universities,
up from 45th in 2008.
Living in
Since its formation in 1971, Dubai has established a reputation
as one of the worlds most attractive and rapidly developing
destinations. Its transformation from a tranquil desert into
the trading and commercial hub of the Middle East has seen
a prestigious business and tourist centre spring up amidst
the wide open spaces of an awe-inspiring landscape.
Go Global Iswarya
Ravichandran
Transferred from Dubai
to Edinburgh to complete
Study and see the world: At Heriot-Watt, you have the her fouth year in BEng
opportunity to enjoy a truly international experience. We Automotive Engineering.
are one of the worlds top 10 universities for international
student mix and you have the chance to become a global What appealed to you most
about Heriot-Watt University?
student by taking part in an Inter-Campus Transfer to our
My parents were reluctant for me to study far
Edinburgh or Malaysia Campus. www.hw.ac.uk/goglobal from home so I looked for the best university
in Dubai and chose Heriot-Watt. I spent first year
Become a Global Student Why Go Global? at the Dubai Campus, but felt I wanted to travel.
Broaden your horizons
My university mentor suggested transferring to
Heriot-Watt encourages students to have an
Edinburgh and I wanted to give it a try. My mother
international experience as part of their studies. Experience new cultures
and sister visited the Edinburgh Campus first.
Our Go Global programme provides opportunities
Build your global network They fell in love with it and were happy for me
to study overseas and see the world.
Enhance your career prospects to transfer.
We have campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia.
Studying abroad is a great opportunity to meet
As a student at Heriot-Watt, you can take How was the transfer process?
people, discover new interests and develop your
advantage
life skills. It can build your confidence, develop My transfer was very well organised by the Edinburgh
of our international campus locations by transferring
your adaptability and hone your resourcefulness, Campus. The staff were friendly, supportive and
to another campus for a semester, a year or longer.
which are all important personal attributes responded to all my queries promptly.
Its also possible to transfer to more than one location.
We currently have students who are spending a valued by employers.
Was it easy to get settled into
semester in Dubai and a semester in Malaysia In todays world of globally connected business, life at the Edinburgh Campus?
during the third year of their programme. the network, knowledge and experience you build When I arrived I had my mouth wide open it was
Inter-Campus Transfers are available to undergraduate up while studying abroad can give you a competitive huge, with so many trees! The staff made me feel at
students. To be eligible to transfer your programme edge, as well as add a new perspective to your life, home and my lecturers helped me adjust to my new
must be running at the other campus. You can check aspirations and career options. classes. There are so many opportunities here
this at www.hw.ac.uk/undergraduate and I took up as many as possible I got a job
For more information on Inter-Campus Transfers,
or www.hw.ac.uk/dubai. at the Student Union, became a member of
visit www.hw.ac.uk/goglobal or contact
the Student Unions Executive Committee and
mystudentcentre@hw.ac.uk.
I became the NUS Scotland Delegate for the year.
When I arrived, my
mouth was wide open
it was huge and with so
many trees! The staff were
friendly and supportive.
Iswarya Ravichandran,
BEng Automotive Engineering
International
Campuses
With our roots in Scotland, our ambition and reach
are truly international. As a leader in transnational Edinburgh Malaysia Scottish Borders Orkney
education, Heriot-Watt is a powerful driver and Heriot-Watt Universitys main campus is situated Our state-of-the-art, 35 million Malaysia Campus Our Scottish Borders Campus is home to the The Orkney Campus is based in Stromness in
engine of the economy wherever our location. in Edinburgh, the stunning capital city of Scotland, at a stunning lakeside location opened in School of Textiles and Design, located in the town the Orkney Islands, off the north coast of Scotland,
Together with our alumni, civic community and a one-hour flight from London and approximately September 2014, creating opportunities of Galashiels, Scotland. The campus recently and is home to the International Centre for Island
two hours from many major European cities. for up to 4,000 students to study a range of underwent a multimillion pound refurbishment Technology (ICIT), part of Heriot-Watts School of
industry partners, we transform people, society professionally relevant programmes tailored to create an inspiring learning environment and Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society.
Over 9,700 staff and students are based at the
and the world we live in. Edinburgh campus, which is set in 380 acres of
to the needs of the Malaysian and wider Asian, centre for excellence with integrated learning Established in 1989, ICIT has panoramic views over
and also African, economies. facilities, specialised workshops, spacious the harbour of Hamnavoe towards the sheltered
parkland and offers a green, peaceful and stimulating
studios and a gallery. anchorage of Scapa Flow.
TOUR OUR INTERNATIONAL CAMPUSES AT: environment for studying, relaxing and socialising. Find out more: www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia
www.hw.ac.uk/virtualtours Find out more: www.hw.ac.uk/borders Find out more: www.hw.ac.uk/orkney
The campus is known as one of the most
international in the UK, and the world, with over
one third of its students coming from other
countries including Malaysia, India, China and
Mexico and from all over Europe.
Find out more: www.hw.ac.uk/edinburgh
Degree Entry
Programmes
By Raj Sharma
The Degree Entry Programme (DEP) has been Quality Assurance 4. Rigorous assessment
offered by Heriot-Watt University since 2008. The DEP has a number of quality assurance The programmes are taught over two
Many students in Dubai opt for the DEP as measures to ensure that our foundation semesters, beginning in September
a sound means of bridging the qualification programmes truly prepare students for and ending in May the following year.
gap between school and university. There success in their chosen undergraduate Students are assessed continuously
are many reasons why students decide degrees. throughout, using a combination of
to join our popular foundation year. Some coursework, presentations and unit tests.
students need to improve their English 1. Three specialised DEP pathways A large portion of their overall grade is
writing skills or gain a better understanding The DEP pathways are tailored to the based on end-of-year exams that cover
of UK study methods, or it may be that the Bachelors degrees that we teach, giving both semesters of learning, thus ensuring
certificate obtained in their native country our DEP graduates the optimum start students readiness for undergraduate
is not accepted by Heriot-Watt. The DEP to their university career. The three studies.
can also be useful when school leaving pathways are:
qualifications do not immediately qualify DEP Engineering and Computing 5. External examiners
students for admission to the first year of DEP Management/Psychology Our courses are reviewed by external
our management, engineering, computing, DEP Design Studies examiners who confirm that the exams
psychology, fashion, architecture or interior are of an appropriate standard for
design degrees. Given the vast array of 2. Subject specialist staff progression to university and that they are
educational systems that students navigate This means the Mathematics, Physics, marked accurately and consistently.
prior to entering our university, the DEP Business Management, Design Studies
experience is an extremely valuable and Academic English courses taught on 6. External review
one in ensuring students success at our various DEP pathways are not taught As well as being subjected to continuous
Heriot-Watt. by generic teachers but by staff who have internal reviews, the DEP is regularly
qualifications specific to the relevant area reviewed by external experts to ensure
of teaching. that students get the best possible
learning experience. The reviews are
3. Academic learning essentials carried out by highly regarded schools
All DEP pathways put a strong emphasis and universities within the region.
on language and communication skills
not only spoken English but also
written and academic English, research,
referencing, presentation skills
and so on to provide students
with the necessary skills for success
at university.
Engineering Entry
Requirements
and Computing Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Management/ Entry
Requirements
Psychology Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
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Entry
Requirements
Design Studies Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Undergraduate
Programmes
Engineers use their imagination and Chemical Engineering was offered by We also provide access to what is probably
knowledge of mathematics, physics and the Dubai Campus for the first time in 2015, the best e-library in the region the same
chemistry to devise, apply and manage the meaning that all of the major branches of e-library that our students in Edinburgh
technologies that are critical to the well- engineering are now available on campus. enjoy. Our e-library and VLE are accessible
being and advancement of society. Engineers from both home and campus, optimising the
are fundamental to the evolution of the The performance of our students has been use of study time and allowing our students
manufacturing industry and the development outstanding assessment is identical in families to experience something of the
of the infrastructure upon which society Edinburgh and Dubai, and Dubai students teaching and learning we provide.
depends: communications, power generation are always prominent in the prize lists at
and supply, air conditioning, transport the end of each year. Project work carried With support from the School, the students
and water supply rely on engineers to out by students often leads to peer- operate an engineering society, Engineers-4-
design, commission and maintain them. reviewed publication and several projects Life, which organises social events and visits,
Furthermore, all such activities must be have been successful in receiving external competitions and workshops for students.
undertaken with due concern for the impact awards. These achievements prove that
of our lifestyles on the environment, our use Dubai students are making the most of the We welcome applications from well qualified
of resources and climate change. Taking opportunities that studying engineering at and motivated students who wish to benefit
Dubai as an example, the construction of the Heriot-Watt University Dubai provides. from a high quality learning experience and
metro system, airports and power stations, gain a degree recognised by the appropriate
and iconic buildings such as Burj Al Arab and All of our students enjoy an intimate British professional institutions. Such
the record-breaking Burj Khalifa would not teaching environment that blends degrees can prepare you for employment in
be possible without significant input from conventional lectures and tutorials with the engineering profession in Dubai, the Gulf
highly qualified, professional engineers. interactive online material in our virtual region or beyond.
learning environment (VLE).
The provision of such well qualified and 2+2 Study Mode
able engineers is at the core of Heriot-Watt Labs and extra-curricular projects develop This study option allows all students to
Universitys 195-year heritage, and we are knowledge and practical skills. Our purpose- study the first two years of their degree
proud to be able to offer our internationally built laboratory and workshop areas let programme at the Dubai Campus and the
recognised and respected degrees here in students undertake practical work, applying last two years at the relevant UK campus.
Dubai through our School of Engineering the principles learned in class to real Separate fees apply.
and Physical Sciences. All of our courses are problems.
under continuous development in conjunction For further information, please visit:
with our colleagues in Edinburgh. Our final year individual student projects www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/programmes/
are designed to be relevant to the needs 2-2-undergraduate-programme.htm
By drawing on the experience of active of local industry and many are carried
researchers in every area in which we out in conjunction with companies, which
teach, we ensure that our courses remain benefit from students innovative thinking
up to date in a world of rapidly changing while providing them with experience of
technology. real life challenges. All projects include an
understanding of environmental issues.
Mechanical Entry
Requirements
Engineering Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Automotive Entry
Requirements
Engineering Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Chemical Entry
Requirements
Engineering Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
The School of Energy, Geoscience, The School has now brought to Dubai All Honours and Masters programmes
Infrastructure and Society in Dubai offers even more programmes from our rich are accredited by the relevant industry
a wide range of educational opportunities portfolio in Construction Management, Civil professional bodies, including the Institution
designed to support and strengthen the and Structural Engineering, Real Estate, of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Chartered
unprecedented economic boom taking Architectural Engineering and Architecture. Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal
place in the UAE and the Gulf region. The The School of Energy, Geoscience, Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and
School combines many years of innovative Infrastructure and Society portfolio in Dubai the Energy Institute (EI). Currently, we are the
education and excellence in research. It has now includes the following programmes: only university in the UAE offering RICS-
a national and international reputation as the accredited and ICE-accredited programmes.
leading built environment research institute At undergraduate level:
in Scotland, UK. BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering We are happy to be part of Dubai and
BEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering the UAE in these exciting times and are
Our programmes and disciplines are and also BSc (Hons) in Interior Design proud to be part of the construction teams
appropriate for professionals involved in jointly with the School of Textiles and contributing to making history and breaking
the planning, design, construction, sale and Design records every day in the UAE. We welcome
development of the built environment and BA (Hons) Architecture you all to our School and look forward to you
infrastructure. The programmes are taught joining the Heriot-Watt University family.
in a highly flexible manner to complement At postgraduate level:
our students busy working lives, and all Civil Engineering and 2+2 study Mode
programmes offer entry into a range of Construction Management This study option allows all students to
vitally important professions that are both Construction Project Management study the first two years of their degree
stimulating and offer ample opportunity Facilities Management programme at the Dubai Campus and the
for career development. Quantity Surveying last two years at the relevant UK campus.
Real Estate Management Separate fees apply.
and Development
Real Estate Investment and Finance; For further information, please visit:
Petroleum Engineering www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/programmes/
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Entry
Requirements
Architecture Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Architectural Entry
Requirements
Engineering Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Engineering
case by case basis.
The School of Management and Languages, Employment Success Students are encouraged to express
one of the largest in the University, is Our excellent track record in graduate themselves clearly and articulately, as
committed to providing our students with employment is proof that we produce communication skills are increasingly
the education and personal development graduates equipped with the skills and important in graduate recruitment hence
skills required to meet the needs of todays attributes required by employers in the the stress we place on presentations and
international employers. The School was Gulf region and beyond. group working.
launched in Dubai in 2005.
The MA in Accountancy and Finance, We look forward to welcoming you to our
The emphasis on student choice can be for example, is fully accredited by the School and to you beginning your studies at
seen in the flexibility of the programmes Association of Chartered Certified Heriot-Watt University.
we offer in Dubai. Currently, Management Accountants (ACCA), the global body
students can choose from four different for professional accountants, and 2+2 study Mode
undergraduate degrees, all of which share many of our graduates enter contracts This study option allows all students to
a common first year involving the same core with professional firms and will study the first two years of their degree
courses. This allows students to defer their qualify as Chartered Accountants. programme at the Dubai Campus and the
ultimate subject choice beyond first year last two years at the relevant UK campus.
and effectively tailor their degree to suit the Our graduates have taken up various Separate fees apply.
needs of the business world. posts with an impressive list of companies
and we hope that you will join them in For further information, please visit:
International Perspective pursuing a successful career following www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/programmes/
The School of Management and Languages 2-2-undergraduate-programme.htm
completion of your programme.
in Dubai attracts applicants from across
the Gulf region, Europe, Africa and Asia. Teaching and Learning
The faculty bring an international perspective The emphasis in all of our degrees is
gained through their studies, work and vocational, and we endeavour to give
research projects. There is also the students a broad-based education
opportunity for full-time, good performing that reflects the British approach of
undergraduate students to transfer to our critical enquiry and reflective learning.
main campus in Edinburgh after their first We encourage student participation in
year of study in Dubai to broaden their classroom and tutorial environments, and
cultural and learning experience. students are expected to have carried out
independent study prior to the discussion
of a topic. We want our students to
have views and opinions based on an
understanding of the topic or issue.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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Accountancy Entry
Requirements
and Finance Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Business Entry
Requirements
and Finance Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Business Entry
Requirements
Management Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Psychology
By Dr Annie Crookes
Psychology is the systematic study of focus on commerce. Learning from these sectors. The positive outlook for
behaviour and mind. It uses a variety of programmes can be applied across the psychology internationally is reflected in
scientific methods to explore issues such full spectrum of global cultures and the strong growth of professional
as the influence of our biology on commercial industry. The Psychology psychology in the UAE and Gulf region
behaviour; the ways in which we develop programmes also combine the practical itself. Psychologists now work in many
from early infancy to adulthood; the principles of management with the leading government and private
processes of how we perceive, solve scientific foundations of psychology. In organisations and in fields as diverse as
problems and make decisions; and the this way, they provide an attractive mix counselling, recruitment and sport.
ways we interact with each other. It of scientific and professional skills. Heriot-Watt has taken a lead among the
builds important transferable skills such private universities to engage and
as data analysis, written communication Following the success of these first facilitate the professional community in
and critical thinking alongside a programmes, and in response to a growing all aspects of psychology through
knowledge base that enables greater demand from students, the BSc Psychology international conferences, professional
self-awareness and better understanding (single Honours) programme was introduced networks and intercollegiate initiatives.
of others. to the Dubai Campus in 2016. This
programme provides enhanced learning
In recent years, there has been growing in psychological science, a greater focus
acknowledgement of the role of on skill building and the opportunity
psychological science in a variety of to undertake a wider range of applied
professional settings and the importance psychology courses at senior level. This
of psychology as a field of study. The programme is aimed at those wishing to
Psychology department at Heriot-Watt has pursue professional psychology in clinical,
been quick to respond to this by developing organisational or other settings. Our
programmes with a strong focus on undergraduate Psychology programmes
applied contexts. In 2011, the University consistently rate highly for quality of teaching
introduced its sought after Psychology and student satisfaction.
programmes to the Dubai Campus.
Several international publications have
The Psychology with Management commented on the wide range of careers
(Bachelors) and Business Psychology available to psychology graduates and,
(Masters) programmes were initially moreover, that psychology is becoming a
chosen as they add a unique and important sought after knowledge base for the
knowledge base for the UAEs strong commercial, health, education and public
Entry
Requirements
Psychology Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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School of
Mathematical and
Computer Sciences
By Steve Gill
The School of Mathematical and Computer Our taught programmes are designed Our highly qualified permanently based
Sciences is a thriving school with a around todays increasing need for software staff in Dubai maintain close links with our
strong tradition of research, scholarship engineers and managers, not only in the UAE large pool of UK based staff, collaborating
and teaching in computer science and and Gulf region but also across the globe, on the development of course materials
information technology. The University has to understand current trends in computer and assessments through frequent
been offering degree courses in Computer science and be able to assess the potential communications and meetings. This
Science since 1966, when computer science for these new technologies. ensures that the course delivery and student
was an emerging new field of study. experience in Dubai and Edinburgh is very
In Dubai, we offer undergraduate and similar. Students at the Dubai Campus can
The Computer Science department at postgraduate programmes of study leading be confident that they will receive the same
Heriot-Watt carries out internationally to highly regarded and internationally high standard of teaching as our students in
recognised research through a number of recognised qualifications. the UK.
successful research groups. These explore
the latest developments in Intelligent Systems The four-year Honours undergraduate 2+2 study Mode
(such as Biomedical Informatics Systems, programmes offered in Dubai are each This study option allows all students to
Engineering; Pervasive, Ubiquitous and Mobile designed to be broad-based undergraduate study the first two years of their degree
Applications; Robotics; Dependable Systems), degrees in computer science and information programme at the Dubai Campus and the
Interaction (such as Affective Autonomous technology, which could lead on to further last two years at the relevant UK campus.
Agents; Interactive and Trustworthy study through a postgraduate programme, Separate fees apply.
Technologies) and Rigorous Systems. either in Dubai or elsewhere.
For further information, please visit:
Our research receives strong external Students on our undergraduate programmes www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/programmes/
support from the UK Research Councils, the also have the option to transfer to our main 2-2-undergraduate-programme.htm
European Union and many industry partners campus in Edinburgh at the end of any year
including BAE Systems, Motorola, QinetiQ of study.
and Praxis.
Science
case by case basis.
BSc (Hons)
AS Level AABB
CBSE or equivalent 70%
American High School Diploma + SAT I 1000
Tawjihiyya 80%
IB 24
DURATION: 4 years (Honours degree) Programme Content Why Study Computer Science
full-time BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma MMM
at Heriot-Watt University in
FIRST YEAR Degree Entry Programme BBBB
FEES: 58,000 AED per year Dubai?
We use theory and practice to help you to
DELIVERY: Day Unlike other universities, ours offers FBISE grade 12 or equivalent 70%
develop basic programming skills and learn
a technical programme that equips Russian/Kazakh (Attestat) National Curriculum grade 5
The Programme how to create mobile apps. Other courses on
students with the right skills for Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics
Our four-year BSc Computer Science basic computing, mathematical and study
programming and web development. and English.
Honours degree is oriented to constructing skills cover topics including web design and
We carry out extensive research in
robust and useable systems. We aim to teach databases.
computer science subjects, which feeds Second Year Entry
people not only how to deploy cutting-edge SECOND YEAR into our teaching programmes, keeping GCE A Level BBB
tools and techniques, but also how to build Students continue with courses in Interaction them relevant and up to date. CBSE 85%
the next generation of software tools that Design, Web Programming, Data Structures A large percentage of our graduates get American High School Diploma + 3AP grade 4 or
other system constructors will use. This and Algorithms, Software Design, Hardware/ good jobs following graduation. American High School Diploma SAT I minimum score
programme aims to give a well integrated Software Interface, Database Management We have transfer options to our Edinburgh of 1000 + 3 SAT 2 in relevant subjects each with
balance of theoretical underpinnings and Systems and Programming Languages. Campus, allowing students to complete minimum score 500
practical experience, strongly informed by their studies in the UK. IB 28
THIRD YEAR
the research expertise of our academic staff. Students who wish to remain in Dubai
Students study the following topics: Software BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma DDD
after graduating with an Honours degree
Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Data Higher National Diploma (HND) PPP
can extend their studies by entering
Communication and Networking, Operating FBISE grade 12 or equivalent 85%
one of our postgraduate Masters
Systems, Professional Development and Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics/Computer
programmes.
Language Processors as well as more formal Science and English.
aspects of computing. In addition, students Transfer students from other universities may be
Career Prospects
work on a group programming project. considered on a case by case basis.
Prospects in industry, commerce and the
FOURTH YEAR public sector are excellent. The growth in
Students work on a major individual network services on computers in the office Third Year Entry
project and will choose a number of taught and home, and on mobile handheld devices, Successful completion of an HND in a related field
of study (with a merit profile). Please contact the
coursesfrom a selection ofadvanced topics has increased the demand for experts
Recruitment and Admissions Office to discuss further.
such as Big Data Management, Computer who can design, implement and manage
Network Security, Industrial Programming, systems combining rich computational, Transfer students from other universities may be
communication and multimedia facilities for considered on a case by case basis.
Mobile Communications and Programming,
Computer Games Programming and Network non-specialist users.
Fourth Year Entry
Applications.
Transfer students from other universities may be
The BSc (Hons) Computer Science degree
considered on a case by case basis.
is accredited by BCS, the Chartered
Institute for IT. English Language Requirements
Where English was not the medium of instruction at
secondary school, applicants must demonstrate English
language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6 Academic
(with no element below 5.5); Pearson PTE 62 (with no
element below 57); or Cambridge CAE grade C (with
no element below C).
Programming)
case by case basis.
Systems
case by case basis.
The School of Textiles and Design, formerly The Dubai Campus currently offers a We look forward to welcoming you to our
the Scottish College of Textiles, has a selection of programmes suited to students School and to celebrating your learning and
distinguished history that goes back to wishing to pursue a career in the creative success at Heriot-Watt University.
1883. Since its beginnings, the School has and design industries. We offer dynamic
specialised in the education of professionals Fashion, Fashion Marketing and Retailing, 2+2 study Mode
and practitioners in the global textiles, design and Interior Design programmes that enable This study option allows all students to
and clothing industries, and has established students to gain a broad knowledge of study the first two years of their degree
a reputation as one of the worlds leading their chosen industry whilst simultaneously programme at the Dubai Campus and the
textiles and design institutions. undertaking specialist study in a discipline- last two years at the relevant UK campus.
specific pathway. Separate fees apply.
We have created effective student facilities
that, together with our creative expertise Our Fashion programmes explore For further information, please visit:
and design innovation, provide a unique contemporary influences within the context www.hw.ac.uk/dubai/programmes/
learning environment. Our excellent of creative fashion application. Students 2-2-undergraduate-programme.htm.
record in providing professional and can choose between the two disciplines of
vocational programmes ensures that our Fashion Marketing and Retailing or Fashion.
graduates are highly successful in securing During the first year, students will develop
employment throughout the creative and an understanding of their chosen area of
design industries. The School has well fashion and have a unique opportunity to
established industry links, which help explore the many different practices with
to equip our students for employment the fashion industry.
through competitions, sponsorship, guest
presentations, work placements and projects Our distinctive and successful Interior Design
provided by our expanding database of programme explores the creative process
industry partners in Dubai and worldwide. We of interior design from materials and spatial
also offer student transfers to our Scottish design, through retail and event design,
campuses for a semester or a year at a time to architectural alteration and technology.
(subject to approval). The programme is delivered jointly by the
School of Textiles and Design and the School
of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and
Society, and provides a core set of design
and practical skills required by the industry,
supported by contextual studies, technology
and materials expertise. Students engage
in projects and tasks that enable them to
articulate their own niche in interior design.
Students are able to transfer to our Scottish
Borders Campus following their second year
of study (subject to approval).
Entry
Requirements
Fashion Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Entry
Requirements
Interior Design Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
Postgraduate
Programmes
Physical Sciences
Engineering
and Physical Sciences
By Dr Peter Kew
Heriot-Watt Universitys 195-year heritage is Of even greater concern is the probability The MSc degrees are accredited by the
built upon teaching and research designed that the products of the inefficient or Energy Institute (EI) in the UK, on the basis
to meet the needs of an ever-changing profligate use of carbon-based fuels that the learning outcomes, academic quality
society. Our MSc programmes in Energy and contribute to climate change, which may control processes and standards achieved
Renewable Energy Engineering have been disrupt parts of our balanced ecosystem are the same in Dubai as in Edinburgh.
developed to meet the demand for energy in the medium term. Our Energy MSc Graduates of our postgraduate degrees who
professionals from a range of backgrounds programmes are designed to equip students have a suitable engineering undergraduate
who specialise in the efficient provision to meet the challenges we currently face and degree will meet the academic requirements
and utilisation of energy. The MSc Energy to be well placed to find employment with for EI membership and to achieve Chartered
programme was developed as a course for companies that produce, supply and use Engineer status. Students registered on
multi-mode delivery and has been running energy, whether through conventional means these programmes are eligible for free
in Edinburgh, via our approved learning or from novel or renewable resources. EI membership at the appropriate level
partners and through distance learning (normally graduate membership).
mode since 2001. It has been offered as All of our students enjoy an intimate teaching
an on-campus taught programme in Dubai environment that blends conventional We welcome applications from well qualified
since 2010. The MSc Renewable Energy lectures and tutorials with interactive online and motivated students who wish to benefit
Engineering programme was introduced in material in our virtual learning environment from a high quality learning experience and
Edinburgh in 2007 and to the Dubai Campus (VLE). The courses are continually reviewed gain a highly regarded postgraduate degree.
in 2012. All courses on these programmes at by research-active staff in Edinburgh and
the Dubai Campus are taught in the evenings Dubai to ensure that the material remains
and at weekends so that students who relevant and up to date.
work during normal office hours can attend
lectures and tutorials. Furthermore, we provide access to probably
the best e-library in the region the
Energy based on fossil fuels and, same e-library enjoyed by our students
increasingly, renewables is an essential in Edinburgh enabled by the power of
component of our existence. The cost, the Internet. Our e-library and VLE are
availability and efficient utilisation of energy accessible both on campus and using the
are increasingly strong focal points in the students home or workplace computer,
strategies of governments worldwide, as they or any other device providing Internet
realise that the fossil fuels that are the raw access. This optimises the use of study
material for most of the energy used today time and allows our students families
have a finite life. and employers to see something of the
teaching and learning we provide.
Energy
MSc / PG Diploma
DURATION: 1 year full-time / typically 2
years part-time
Programme Content
A broad range of Energy disciplines is
Career Prospects
Many of the students on this programme are Entry
FEES: 78,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings and Fridays
reflected in this degree, which covers Energy in employment and can enhance their career Requirements
Resources, Energy Efficiency, Environmental prospects with their current employer by
Legislation, Environmental Impact gaining the MSc in Energy, both by virtue of Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme Assessment and Energy in Buildings. The the qualification and because they are able to entry requirements will be considered on a
The MSc in Energy at Heriot-Watt provides programme structure is outlined below. contribute more by applying the knowledge case by case basis.
the opportunity for graduate engineers or and skills they acquire. This programme also
scientists and corporate members of related SEMESTER 1 Postgraduate Masters
equips graduates from other areas to move
professional bodies to acquire the detailed Mandatory: Bachelors Honours Degree
into employment in the increasingly important
knowledge needed to meet the challenges of, Foundations of Energy A good first or second class Honours degree
energy sector.
and develop opportunities within, the energy Optional (choose three): (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
industry. The programme relates directly to Process Intensification Postgraduate Diploma
the energy challenges facing every region of Heat Transfer and Heat Exchangers Attainment of 50% pass level in the MSc Energy
Electrical Power Systems examinations.
the world, including the Gulf region.
Renewable Energy Technologies Professional/Corporate Membership
Heriot-Watt recognises that learning needs Ventilation and Air Conditioning Membership of a professional institution in a
cognate discipline that normally requires an
to be flexible and this programme allows SEMESTER 2
Honours degree for entry.
experienced and recent graduates to tailor Mandatory:
the programme content and structure to their Technology Futures and Business Postgraduate Diploma
specific needs. The University uses a virtual Strategy Applicants with alternative qualifications and
learning environment called Vision, which Critical Analysis and Research Preparation professional experience may be considered for
can be accessed via the Internet. Optional (choose two): admission to the Postgraduate Diploma at the
Environmental Impact Assessment discretion of the programme director.
Students will study courses and submit Demand Management and Energy Students who successfully complete the Diploma
assignments at their own pace through Storage will be allowed to transfer to the MSc.
Vision as well as attend evening and Building Energy Management
weekend lectures and tutorials. This English Language Requirements
SUMMER SESSION
balances private study with attendance at Where English was not the medium of instruction
Mandatory:
the University, allowing students to work during previous education, applicants must
Masters dissertation (MSc students only) demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
towards a recognised degree alongside their
professional career. to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
Graduates of the Masters programme meet Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
the academic requirements for membership In compliance with UK visa regulations, all overseas
of the Energy Institute (EI). students aiming to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus
must submit proof of IELTS results with a minimum
overall score of 6 with no component below 5.5.
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Energy Engineering
MSc / PG Diploma
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School of
Energy, Geoscience,
Infrastructure and Society
ByProfessor
By Professor Wael Mualla
Wael Mualla
The School of Energy, Geoscience, The School has now brought to Dubai All Honours and Masters programmes
Infrastructure and Society in Dubai offers even more programmes from our rich are accredited by the relevant industry
a wide range of educational opportunities portfolio in Construction Management, professional bodies, including the Institution
designed to support and strengthen the Civil and Structural Engineering, Real Estate, of Civil Engineers (ICE), the Chartered
unprecedented economic boom taking Architectural Engineering, Architecture Institute of Building (CIOB), the Royal
place in the UAE and the Gulf region. The and Petroleum Engineering. The School Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) and
School combines many years of innovative of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure the Energy Institute (EI). Currently, we are the
education and excellence in research as a and Society portfolio in Dubai now only university in the UAE offering RICS-
result of the merger between the School includes the following programmes: accredited and ICE-accredited programmes.
of the Built Environment and the Institute
of Petroleum Engineering in 2014. It has a At undergraduate level: We are happy to be part of Dubai and the
national and international reputation as the BEng (Hons) in Civil Engineering UAE in these exciting times, and were
leading built environment research institute BEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering proud to be part of the construction teams
in Scotland, UK. BSc (Hons) in Interior Design (jointly with contributing to making history and breaking
the School of Textiles and Design) records every day in the UAE. We welcome
Our programmes and disciplines are BA (Hons) in Architecture you all to our School and look forward to you
appropriate for professionals involved in joining the Heriot-Watt University family.
the planning, design, construction, sale and At postgraduate level; MSc/PGDip in:
development of the built environment and Civil Engineering and Construction
infrastructure. The programmes are taught Management
in a highly flexible manner to complement Construction Project Management
our students busy working lives, and all Facilities Management
programmes offer entry into a range of Quantity Surveying
vitally important professions that are both Real Estate Management and
stimulating and offer ample opportunity for Development
career development. Real Estate Investment and Finance
Petroleum Engineering
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Construction Entry
Requirements
Project Management Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
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Facilities Entry
Requirements
Management Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
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Quantity Entry
Requirements
Surveying Students who do not meet the programme
entry requirements will be considered on a
case by case basis.
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Institute of
Petroleum Engineering
ByProfessor
By Professor Wael Mualla
Wael Mualla
The Institute of Petroleum Engineering The diverse academic disciplines of the staff Career Opportunities
was established in Edinburgh in 1975 to of the Institute enable both research and The MSc in Petroleum Engineering comprises
satisfy the industrys growing requirement teaching to be pursued in a multi-skilled courses that provide a specialist education
for professional petroleum engineers. This environment, which is essential to the tailored to the requirements of the upstream
was the year in which oil was first produced modern oil and gas industry. The Institute petroleum industry. The relevance of this
from the North Sea. The Institute has since has pursued, and will continue to pursue, education, combined with our careful
established a global reputation for research relevant research and course development to selection of candidates, has over the
and for producing high quality graduates. The meet the changing needs of the industry with years encouraged oil and oilfield service
Institute of Petroleum Engineering merged which it is so closely associated. Teaching companies to target Heriot-Watt when
with the School of the Built Environment staff at the Dubai Campus are supported recruiting graduates.
in 2014 to form the School of Energy, in the delivery of courses by specialists
Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. from Edinburgh. Students are provided with The petroleum industry is subject to dramatic
high quality teaching materials through the changes of fortune over time, with the oil
The MSc in Petroleum Engineering, available Universitys virtual learning environment, price capable of very rapid rates of change in
at the Dubai Campus, focuses on petroleum accessible from any device with an Internet either direction. Petroleum, however, remains
and reservoir engineering and also covers connection. the dominant source of energy, with the
petroleum geosciences and economics, global production of oil and gas currently
making it suitable for anyone seeking to Petroleum Engineering at record rates. Companies face increasing
build a career in petroleum, reservoir, drilling The Institute is committed to the technological and commercial challenges
or completions engineering. The programme development and delivery of training to keeping their wells flowing and are
combines lectures, tutorials and project and research programmes to help the increasingly dependent on input from
work, thus encompassing a wide range international petroleum industry meet petroleum engineers and geoscientists.
of petroleum engineering fundamentals the global demand for the exploitation of
pertinent to the modern petroleum industry. subsurface oil and gas resources. It is widely recognised that a steady influx
Project work provides an opportunity for Our high calibre academic and research of new people and fresh ideas is vital
ideas and methods assimilated through team fosters our growing reputation to the longer term success and stability
lectures and tutorials to be applied to real for teaching and research activity in a of any organisation, and it is therefore
field evaluation and development design multidisciplinary environment the kind expected that recruitment to the petroleum
problems. The courses are applied in nature of environment that is essential to the oil industry will continue, especially for
and have been designed so that a graduate and gas industry. candidates who display motivation and the
is technically well prepared for, and has a appropriate qualifications.
sound knowledge of, the industry into which
they will be recruited.
Engineering
case by case basis.
Postgraduate Masters
Entrants to the programme will have a good Honours
degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent) in engineering
MSc / PG Diploma or a relevant science discipline such as physics,
chemistry or mathematics.
Postgraduate Diploma
Bachelors Degree
DURATION: 1 year full-time / 2 years Programme Content Why Study Petroleum An Ordinary degree in a cognate or semi-cognate
part-time Students undertake four courses in Engineering at Heriot-Watt discipline, PLUS two years of relevant post-
FEES: 126,000 AED per programme semester 1 and a further four courses University in Dubai? qualification work experience.
DELIVERY: Day in semester 2. Project work begins in It is a British award recognised Higher National Diploma
semester 3, over the summer months. and highly regarded by global oil HND or equivalent qualification deemed suitable for
The Programme and gas companies. entry to third year of a cognate Bachelors degree,
The MSc in Petroleum Engineering at LECTURE PROGRAMME PLUS four years of relevant post-qualification work
We respond to the fast pace and
Heriot-Watt University is a programme of Semester 1: experience.
ever-changing needs of the oil and
lectures and project work that encompasses Petroleum Geoscience
gas industry by constantly updating Higher National Certificate
a wide range of petroleum engineering Reservoir Engineering HNC or equivalent qualification deemed suitable for
the programme material to maintain
fundamentals pertinent to the modern Formation Evaluation entry to second year of a cognate Bachelors degree,
its relevance to existing professionals.
petroleum industry. Drilling Engineering PLUS six years of relevant post-qualification work
It is a very flexible programme that can
be taken either full-time or part-time. experience.
The programme allows students to study Semester 2: Work experience
As a result of this specialist education,
specific courses as well as undertake a field Well Test Analysis Eight or more years of relevant work experience at
more than 60% of programme graduates
development project (with other students) Production Technology a suitable level.
have found employment within the
and an individual research project. Project Petroleum Economics Candidates must demonstrate that through work
petroleum industry, with national or
work provides an opportunity for ideas and Reservoir Simulation experience they have built up the necessary
international oil companies or with
methods assimilated through lectures and academic background to successfully complete
oilfield service companies.
the programme. Admission is at the discretion of
tutorials to be applied to real field evaluation PROJECT WORK We are already associated with the
the programme director.
and development design problems. The Semester 3: following professional bodies: the Society
courses are applied in nature and have been Group Design Project of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), the Part-time Registration
designed so that a graduate is technically Individual Project European Association of Geoscientists For those already employed in the oil and gas
well prepared for, and has a sound and Engineers (EAGE), the Energy Institute industry, it may be possible to study the programme
knowledge of, the industry into which they (EI), and the Young Engineers National on a part-time basis, including via distance learning.
will be recruited. Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE). Entrants to the programme will normally have a
These links make it easy for students good Honours degree (minimum 2:1 or equivalent)
The programme has the principal objectives to network with industry professionals, in engineering or a relevant science discipline such
of providing specialist, high quality learning engage in technology discussions at as physics, chemistry or mathematics.
and teaching, along with a range of events, and learn more about the industry Motivation, industry experience and personality
transferable skills, research awareness and and current hot topics. are taken into consideration as well as academic
improved employability. qualifications.
The above programmes can be studied Our Masters graduates have taken up
either full-time over one year or part-time various posts with an impressive list of
over two years. companies and non-profit organisations, and
we hope that you will join them in pursuing
a successful career following completion of
your programme.
Strategic Project
Management
MSc
DURATION: 1 year full-time /
typically 2 years part-time
Programme Content
Students study nine key themes:
Career Prospects
Graduates who have achieved this Entry
FEES: 72,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings and Fridays
Strategic Project Management degree over the past ten years have Requirements
Business Models: Themes and Issues reported a significant impact on their
Strategic Change career development. Project management Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme Leadership opportunities include those in financial entry requirements will be considered on a
Strategic Project Management at Heriot- Research Philosophy and Practice services, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, case by case basis.
Watt University differentiates itself from Quality Management and Engineering and construction. Graduates may also
other project management programmes by Project Management progress to portfolio management, event Postgraduate Masters
putting a greater emphasis on the strategic Demand and Inventory Planning management and change management roles. Bachelors Honours Degree
requirement in managing a portfolio of A good first or second class Honours degree
Leadership and Organisational
projects to deliver organisational goals. (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
Performance Dissertation
Professional/Corporate Membership
In this way, Strategic Project Management Membership of a professional institution in a
In addition to these taught courses, students
cognate discipline that normally requires an
encompasses both project management as a pursuing the Masters qualification undertake Honours degree for entry.
process to deliver end products and change a research project and dissertation.
management as a process to capture the
Progression to MSc Requirement
rational and emotional buy-in of the people Why Study Strategic Project Postgraduate Diploma Students
affected by change to ensure its success. Management at Heriot-Watt who successfully complete the required courses
A postgraduate qualification in Strategic University in Dubai? with an average of 50% will be allowed to progress
Project Management can benefit individuals Project management has become very to the Masters dissertation.
in business, engineering, IT or science whose popular over the past three decades
job involves managing or directing work that and continues to be a fast-growing English Language Requirements
has a strategic focus and a defined end goal. specialism. Where English was not the medium of instruction
A unique programme that combines during previous education, applicants must
This programme reflects the content of the project management with strategy, both demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
Project Management Institutes Guide to the of which are delivered from a generic to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
Project Management Body of Knowledge and perspective to suit candidates from
Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
the Association for Project Managements various backgrounds.
APM Body of Knowledge. In compliance with UK visa regulations, all overseas
Following successful completion,
students aiming to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus
graduates will find it easy to join
must submit proof of IELTS results with a minimum
leading professional bodies in project overall score of 6 with no component below 5.5.
management.
Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
academic head.
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Business Strategy,
Leadership and Change
MSc / PG Diploma
DURATION: 1 year full-time /
typically 2 years part-time
Why Study Business Strategy,
Leadership and Change at
Career Prospects
Graduates have reported a significant impact Entry
FEES: 72,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings and Fridays
Heriot-Watt University in
Dubai?
on their career development in different Requirements
sectors, including business management,
The programme will be of benefit to financial services, pharmaceuticals, oil Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme any student involved in developing an and gas, and construction. Graduates entry requirements will be considered on a
The MSc in Business Strategy, Leadership organisations strategic objectives, goals, may also progress to project and portfolio case by case basis.
and Change has been designedto build performance indicators and plans. management, event management and
student knowledge and understanding Successful graduates from the change management roles. Postgraduate Masters
of formulating and monitoring business programme are well positioned Bachelors Honours Degree
strategies, including how to develop change for roles as senior and middle A good first or second class Honours degree
programmes and understand the impact (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
managers, management consultants,
of different leadership styles in particular entrepreneurs, and directors of small Professional/Corporate Membership
contexts. The programmes multidisciplinary and medium-sized enterprises. Membership of a professional institution in a
cognate discipline that normally requires an
approach to managing an organisation will The programme helps to develop a
Honours degree for entry.
provide students with deep managerial and critical understanding of the disciplines
organisational insights. involved by exploring the nature of
English Language Requirements
thinking strategically and the role Where English was not the medium of instruction
Programme Content and function of leadership in strategy during previous education, applicants must
Students will study: formulation, implementation and change. demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
Business Models: Themes and Issues to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
Strategic Change Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
Leadership Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
Competitive Strategy In compliance with UK visa regulations, all overseas
Research Philosophy and Practice students aiming to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus
must submit proof of IELTS results with a minimum
Plus any three from: overall score of 6 with no component below 5.5.
Business Economics
Demand and Inventory Planning Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
Green and Sustainable Logistics academic head.
International Marketing
Managing Diversity in Business
Project Management
Quality Management and Engineering
System Thinking and Analysis
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Finance
MSc / PG Diploma
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Finance and
Management
MSc / PG Diploma
DURATION: 1 year full-time /
typically 2 years part-time
Programme Content Why Study Finance at Heriot-
Watt University in Dubai? Entry
FEES: 72,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings
SEMESTER 1
Corporate Governance
There are excellent career opportunities Requirements
for graduates within finance and
Financial Analysis
management in general and specifically Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme Competitive Strategy
within the UAE, a growing financial centre. entry requirements will be considered on a
The MSc in Finance and Management is One from: case by case basis.
Typical careers graduates from such
designed to offer modern knowledge in the Capital Markets
courses may go on to take up financial
areas of corporate finance and the business Corporate Finance Postgraduate Masters
and managerial positions within
management of companies. It combines SEMESTER 2 government and the public sector, Bachelors Honours Degree
key finance-related courses with business A good first or second class Honours degree
Emerging Financial Markets financial institutions, banks, business
management courses focused on project (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
Project Management and industry.
management and strategy. Research Methods
English Language Requirements
One from: Where English was not the medium of instruction
Our MSc in Finance and Management Comparative Financial Reporting during previous education, applicants must
is suited to those who seek careers, as Project Finance, Accounting and Control demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
financial analysts, in the finance functions Research in Finance to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
of organisations and who intend to move Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
into more managerial positions as their A dissertation on a related topic is Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
careers develop. The knowledge and skills completed over the summer months.
gained from the course are relevant to Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
working within any business in small academic head.
businesses where the ability to control
finances is vital, and in large businesses
and public sector organisations where an
understanding of financial management and
its wider role in the overall management of
the organisation is critical.
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International Accounting
and Finance
MSc / PG Diploma
DURATION: 1 year full-time /
typically 2 years part-time
Programme Content
Students take six core courses and two
Career Prospects
Suitable for those who seek to develop an Entry
FEES: 72,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings
additional courses from the following list academic career in research or proceed Requirements
of options. Satisfactory completion of to PhD studies.
these courses leads to the award of the Suitable for those who wish to extend Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme Postgraduate Diploma. their skill set and sharpen their entry requirements will be considered on a
The aim of this programme is to enhance understanding of international accounting case by case basis.
the research and employment potential Students study the following themes: and finance.
of students who seek to specialise in International Accounting Standards Accountants who wish to develop a Postgraduate Masters
international accounting and finance. It is Financial Analysis career in the financial services sector as Bachelors Honours Degree
particularly suitable for those wishing to A good first or second class Honours degree
Corporate Finance a financial analyst.
develop an academic career in research. (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
Capital Markets Graduate career prospects also include
It is also suitable for those in pursuit of a Corporate Governance managerial positions within multinational Professional/Corporate Membership
professional career in this area, or for those Membership of a professional institution in a
International Accounting Theory companies, financial institutions, banks,
already established in such a career who cognate discipline that normally requires an
International Managerial Accounting government and public sector institutions,
Honours degree for entry.
wish to extend their skills and familiarity with Research Methods business consultancies and other
the latest themes of research in the areas of Research in Finance business services. Progression to MSc Requirement
international accounting and finance. Emerging Financial Markets Graduates can go on to train as Postgraduate Diploma
Islamic Accounting and Reporting professional accountants. Students who successfully complete the required
The core of the programme is the stream courses with an average of 50% would be allowed
on International Accounting, which consists In addition to these taught courses, students to progress to the Masters dissertation.
of three courses taken over semesters pursuing the Masters qualification undertake
1 and 2. These classes seek to provide a research project and dissertation. English Language Requirements
an international perspective on the Where English was not the medium of instruction
study of accounting so that students can Why study International during previous education, applicants must
develop an understanding of the reasons Accounting and Finance at demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
for national differences, the tendencies Heriot-Watt University in to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
towards harmonisation and the problems Dubai? Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
of multinational companies. This is done Our programme will enhance your research
within the context of supporting classes and employability potential among In compliance with UK visa regulations, all overseas
in accounting theory and research multinational organisations that have students aiming to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus
must submit proof of IELTS results with a minimum
methodology. adopted international accounting standards.
overall score of 6 with no component below 5.5.
It is also an opportunity to familiarise
yourself with the latest themes of research in Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
international accounting and finance. academic head.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Operations
Management
MSc / PG Diploma
DURATION: 1 year full-time /
typically 2 years part-time
On completion of the programme, students
are able to identify, conceptualise and Entry
FEES: 72,000 AED per programme
DELIVERY: Weekday evenings
define new problems and issues, and
have the ability to contribute towards the
Requirements
competitiveness of any organisation. Students who do not meet the programme
The Programme entry requirements will be considered on a
Knowledge and expertise in operations Programme Structure case by case basis.
management is an important requirement of
SEMESTER 1 Postgraduate Masters
managers across all business functions, and
Global Purchasing and Supply Bachelors Honours Degree
there is an increasing demand for operations
Operations Management A good first or second class Honours degree
management specialists in all types of
Strategies for Managing Supply Chains (in a cognate or semi-cognate discipline).
organisations.
One from:
Contemporary Consumers English Language Requirements
Our MSc Operations Management
Fundamentals of Lean Six Sigma Where English was not the medium of instruction
programme aims to develop a critical during previous education, applicants must
Leadership
understanding of the role of operations demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent
Strategic Project Management
management in relation to organisational to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element below 6);
Supply Chain Risk and Adaptation
performance and competitiveness. Pearson PTE 62 (with no element below 57); or
It will build knowledge of operations SEMESTER 2 Cambridge CAE grade C (with no element below C).
management principles and concepts, Quality Management and Engineering
and how they can be applied, across System Thinking and Analysis Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
different organisational functions including Research Philosophy and Practice academic head.
finance, sales, marketing, human resource One from:
management and design. It will also develop Project Management
expertise in the use of various quality, Demand and Inventory Planning
process and supply chain management Humanitarian Logistics
tools and techniques for analysing and
improving operations in a wide range of A dissertation on a related topic is completed
industries, including in the manufacturing, over the summer months.
service, public and third sectors.
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
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dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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Psychology
By Dr Annie Crookes
In 2011, Heriot-Watt University introduced Psychology is of particular relevance to Business psychology is the systematic
its sought after Psychology programmes to the UAE and to the Middle East and to study of workplace behaviour with
the Dubai Campus and various international the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) the aim of improving individual and
collaborative partner institutions. region, where the business environment organisational performance. The
is highly competitive and the population objective is to use knowledge from
The Psychology with Management Is both dynamic and multicultural. Though psychological science to analyse
(Bachelors) and Business Psychology psychology is still an emerging industry, the needs, motivations and mental
(Masters) programmes were initially chosen its inclusion both the public and private processes that impact on individual,
not only for their continued popularity and sector is increasingly apparent in the region. team and organisational effectiveness.
prestigious academic standing, but also Indeed, the UAE has recently appointed a As an academic discipline, business
because psychology uniquely applies across Minister of Happiness, clearly indicating psychology balances the specialist
the full spectrum of global cultures and a local acknowledgement of the need to fields of psychology and the pragmatic
commercial industry. assess and support the mental health of the approaches of management and human
dynamic and unique population. This also resource management. In this way, it
In recent years, there has been growing indicates an interest in supporting the growth provides an attractive integration of the
acknowledgement of the role of of psychology across industries, which is various fields and a unique perspective
psychology beyond traditional clinical likely to be reflected in increased career on the range of issues faced in workplace
contexts to a broad range of everyday opportunities for psychology graduates. settings. Business psychology is a
settings. For example, it is now widely psychological field which provides
acknowledged that understanding The programme has been quick to respond a unique approach to key topics in
human behaviour is critical to ensuring to these new perspectives in psychology management, including leadership,
optimal employee performance and by developing programmes with a talent management, organisational
thereby influencing the overall profits strong focus on the applied contexts. change and executive coaching.
and stability of an organisation. At a In particular, the Business Psychology
population and society level, the need programme overtly addresses key Studies in business psychology also
to enhance psychological well-being areas where psychology is being used in allow the student to develop a broad
alongside physical health is now widely business, health and engineering. range of transferable skills, including
accepted by governments, economists in written communication, critical thinking,
and health professionals. research and data analysis.
Business
Psychology
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
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School of
Mathematical and
Computer Sciences
By Steve Gill
The School of Mathematical and Computer Our taught programmes are designed Our highly qualified permanent staff in Dubai
Sciences is a thriving school with a around todays increasing need for software maintain close links with our large pool of UK
strong tradition of research, scholarship engineers and managers, not only in the UAE based staff, collaborating on the development
and teaching in computer science and and Gulf region but also across the globe, of course materials and assessments through
information technology. The University has to understand current trends in computer frequent communication and meetings. This
been offering degree courses in Computer science and be able to assess the potential ensures that the course delivery and student
Science since 1966, when computer science for these new technologies. experience in Dubai and Edinburgh is very
was an emerging new field of study. similar. Students at the Dubai Campus can
In Dubai, we offer undergraduate and be confident that they will receive the same
The Computer Science department at postgraduate programmes of study leading high standard of teaching as our students in
Heriot-Watt carries out internationally to highly regarded and internationally the UK.
recognised research through a number of recognised qualifications.
successful research groups. These explore
the latest developments in Intelligent Systems The postgraduate programmes are taught
(such as Biomedical Informatics Systems in the evenings and at weekends to allow
Engineering; Pervasive, Ubiquitous and Mobile individuals in employment to participate.
Applications; Robotics; Dependable Systems), We have been teaching postgraduate
Interaction (such as Affective Autonomous programmes at our Dubai Campus for a
Agents; Interactive and Trustworthy number of years now and have a large
Technologies) and Rigorous Systems. number of graduates, some of whom
graduated with distinction.
Our research receives strong external
support from the UK Research Councils,
the European Union and many industry
partners including BAE Systems, Motorola,
QinetiQ and Praxis.
Software
Engineering
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8700
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Computer Systems
Management
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8700
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IT (Software Systems)
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8700
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IT (Business)
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8700
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Network Security
MSc / PG Diploma
Recruitment and
Admissions Office
www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8700
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Edinburgh
Business School
By Shirin Jarrar
Edinburgh Business School, founded in 1997, The MBA at the Dubai Campus is In September 2015, Edinburgh Business
is the graduate school of business of Heriot- taught by an experienced faculty, with School launched an MBA with a specialism
Watt University. The flagship programme is many academic staff flying in from our in Oil and Gas Management, the only
its world-renowned MBA, which has been international campuses in Edinburgh on-campus programme focused on the oil
offered in Dubai since 2006. More than and Malaysia to deliver seminars. and gas industry in the UAE and wider Gulf
19,000 students from over 165 countries region. Designed for managers and aspiring
have graduated from our programmes, Students work towards their MBA on a managers in the oil and gas industry,
making the Edinburgh Business School MBA course by course basis and are eligible for this applied specialism will cover the key
one of the most popular international MBA the MBA degree from Heriot-Watt University management issues facing the industry
programmes in the world. after completing the required nine courses today. The new programme is also relevant to
(consisting of seven core courses and two professionals who work in association with
Over 40% of Fortune 500 companies have electives from a choice of 33). partners in the resources exploration sector,
employees on Edinburgh Business School for instance, supply chain management and
programmes. Students who choose to study at the logistics companies whose customers are
Dubai Campus will receive 48 hours of specifically the oilfield services companies
Designed for working professionals, tutored interaction for each core course operating in Dubai and Abu Dhabi.
our MBA can be studied from anywhere in and a large amount of the students time
the world and is often chosen by executives will be spent studying independently The four specialist on-campus elective
whose careers require them to travel and (approximately 200 hours per course). courses are authored and delivered by the
even relocate during their studies. Students can schedule their studies to suit Edinburgh Business School faculty, who have
their lifestyle, by attending either two 2-day extensive experience of developing course
The MBA programme is supported in Dubai seminars (Friday and Saturday) plus a 2-day materials and case studies in consultation
by a full-time, dedicated team to ensure revision session (Friday and Saturday), or with industry experts and partners.
a quality service for our MBA students. alternatively a 4-day intensive seminar Edinburgh Business School delivers this new
Students can choose to pursue their MBA (Wednesday to Saturday) plus a 2-day on-campus blended learning programme
studies on a part-time basis, and complete revision session (Friday and Saturday). from both its Dubai and Edinburgh campuses
within a 22-month period, or on a full-time Students studying by distance learning who and also through partners in Nigeria
international
basis, completing within a 12-month period. want focused classroom time with tutor and Trinidad.
and classmate interaction can also join the
4-day intensive core course seminars.
learning
independent
thinking
Study for an internationally
recognised British MBA in Dubai
Master of Business
Administration
MBA
DURATION: 12 months for full-time Programme Content Why study Edinburgh Business
study / 22 months for part-time study Students on the MBA programme must Schools MBA programme Entry
DELIVERY: Typically weekday and weekend
classes, full-time
complete nine courses, including seven
core courses: Economics, Organisational
at Heriot-Watt University in
Dubai?
Requirements
Weekend, part-time Edinburgh Business School offers one
Behaviour, Marketing, Accounting, Project Admission to the part-time or full-time MBA is by
FEES: AED 88,000 per programme of the most popular international MBA
Management, Finance and Strategic application and acceptance. You are expected to have:
Planning. Two elective courses are chosen programmes in the world. a recognised first or second class Honours degree,
The Programme We have an extensive network of partner or a qualification deemed to be equivalent, or passes
in addition from a range of 33 courses. Our
Edinburgh Business School offers part- organisations across six continents. Our in three of the MBA courses (one of which must be
MBA is a 100% exam-based programme,
time students the opportunity to work MBA programme will follow your career core) by self-study, PLUS a minimum of two years of
where each course is assessed by a three-
at their own pace, in their own time, yet moves not the other way around. post-qualifying full-time work experience of a relevant
hour written examination (there are no
get full on-campus and online academic A very flexible MBA programme that fits nature, a CV and two reference letters. Ideally, one
projects or dissertations in this programme,
support. Edinburgh Business School also academic and one work reference must be submitted
and examinations can be sat in Dubai or around your lifestyle.
offers students the chance to interact with the application form.
at any one of our 400 examination centres Our courses are geared to the needs
with fellow students across the world and of mature business professionals. We
around the world). English Language Requirements
to join our network of more than 11,900 offer a variety of ways to learn and
students worldwide and over 19,000 alumni Where English is not the first language, applicants
To achieve an MBA with a specialism, study textual content, simulations, must demonstrate English language proficiency
(more than 450 in the Gulf region). Full- case studies, faculty interaction, class
students must complete the seven core equivalent to IELTS 6.5 Academic (with no element
time students can dedicate 12 months to attendance, online tuition and revision,
courses and a further four specialist below 6).
completing the MBA programme as part of peer interaction and interactive, course-
elective courses. In compliance with UK visa regulations, all overseas
our growing international student population specific websites as well as a student students aiming to transfer to the Edinburgh Campus
at our Dubai Campus. services website. must submit proof of IELTS results with a minimum
Specialisms are available in:
Marketing Working closely with professional bodies, overall score of 6 with no component below 5.5.
Financial Management industry and the business world has
Human Resource Management enabled Edinburgh Business School to Tuition Fees
Strategic Planning offer an MBA programme that is most Tuition fees for the full-time or part-time on-campus
relevant to your career and the needs MBA programme in Dubai are 10,000 AED per course
Oil and Gas Management
for on-campus core courses and 9,000 AED per course
of international business. The MBA
for on-campus elective courses. If all nine courses are
For fees for the MBA with specialisms, programme is delivered by Edinburgh
studied on campus, the total is 88,000 AED.
contact: DubaiMBA@ebs.hw.ac.uk Business Schools distinguished faculty.
Final entry is at the discretion of the relevant
academic head.
Edinburgh
Business School
MBA Programme
www.ebsglobal.net/dubai
dubaimba@ebs.hw.ac.uk
00 971 4 435 8770/8768
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PhD programmes
at the Dubai Campus
About the University These Schools are the largest on campus
Heriot-Watt University is one of the most both in terms of faculty and student
research intensive universities in the UK population. The two engineering Schools are
and research training (in the form of PhD well equipped also in terms of dedicated
programmes) is an important part of lab facilities for each of the three main
its offering. engineering subject areas (Mechanical, Civil,
and Electrical and Electronic Engineering).
The University offers research-based PhD Open plan office spaces are available to
studies across all of its Schools and in all full-time PhD students, together with IT
subject areas covered by each School. facilities of the same standard provided at
There are comprehensive rules and the Edinburgh Campus.
regulations that set the level of support
(and services) provided to the students The Dubai Campus Library is linked to
and these are applied by all Schools the main campus library, so our students
and at all campuses. These rules dictate in Dubai already enjoy access to a
how supervisors and research topics are comprehensive collection of research
selected and approved, admission criteria, journals and periodicals and other resources.
the monitoring of students performance
and progression, and, ultimately, the In terms of subject areas, the Schools
assessment and award of the PhD. will focus on the research areas described in
the following pages.
Schools offering PhD programmes
in Dubai:
School of Management
and Languages
School of Mathematical
and Computer Sciences
School of Engineering
and Physical Sciences
School of Energy, Geoscience,
Infrastructure and Society
How to
Apply
Heriot-Watt University accepts applications for the Dubai Campus
all year round. Please follow one of the application routes below.
Scholarships
Heriot-Watt University appreciates the investment students will
make towards their education and, to help ease this financial burden,
we offer a range of scholarships to qualifying students. For the most
current information about any of our scholarships, please contact
the Recruitment and Admissions Office.
We offer a range of discounts and These scholarship schemes do not apply to For more information about
scholarships such as: the MBA programme offered at the Dubai Dubai Campus fees and scholarships,
Early Application Discount Campus. For up-to-date information about please visit our website:
Merit Scholarships MBA programme scholarships, please www.hw.ac.uk/dubai-scholarships
International Students Scholarship contact the Edinburgh Business School
Family Scholarship MBA office at:
Alumni Scholarship www.ebsglobal.net/dubai
Specific School/Curriculum Discount
Full Advance Fee Payment Discount
Corporate Companies Discount
Support Services
Dubai Student Service Centre
IT Office
Library
Once enrolled at the University, new students will become aware of the range
of support departments available to assist them throughout their studies.
All new students receive our Student Guide detailing each department
and the services it provides.
Support Services
Recruitment and Admissions Office
Finance Office
Accommodation, Transport and Visa
Support Services
Student Experience
and Development Office
Frequently
Asked Questions
Q:
When can I apply to
the Dubai Campus? Q:
Do applicants have to
take an entrance test? Q:
Do you offer
internships?
You can apply to the Dubai Campus any time No. Applications are assessed by previously The University does not offer a formal
you like, as we have a rolling admissions attained qualifications or the successful placement programme as part of your
system. There are deadlines before the start completion of the applicants current degree. The Dubai Campus has excellent
of each semester, however. Please contact us qualification. links with local and international companies,
for more information. however, and assists students in finding
Q:
my offer of study? Is the Dubai Campus
Because Heriot-Watt is a Scottish university,
accredited?
The Recruitment and Admissions Office it traditionally takes four years to complete
endeavours to contact applicants within two a degree. An Honours year is an additional The Dubai Campus is accredited by the
weeks of receipt of a completed application. year of study at the end of the three years Knowledge and Human Development
it takes to achieve a Bachelors degree. Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach
Q:
Do I need proof of English
language proficiency to
Q:
intakes?
Do you have multiple
Q:
Is there a mentoring
successfully pass the courses and maintain
an aggregate score of 50% on the taught
Yes. September is the Universitys largest scheme? courses can undertake the research project,
intake with all programmes that we offer Yes. Each student is assigned to a member and graduate with a Masters degree. Those
starting then. We also have a number of of the academic staff with whom they meet students who do not undertake the research
programmes with an intake in January. throughout the year. project, or who dont qualify for the project,
will graduate with a Postgraduate Diploma.
Q:
Do you allow students to
transfer from other Q:
service?
Is there a careers
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