Heriot-Watt Brochure 2012-2013 - Study Group

2 pre-masters and undergraduate certificate programmes 2012/13 Contents 3
Welcome
Message from the Principal
Selecting a university is one of the
most important decisions you will
ever make. As a university ranked
in the top 5% in the world,
Heriot-Watt could be the right
choice for you.
Heriot-Watt University’s unique learning environment
offers you the very best study opportunities, facilities,
accommodation and social life. We are one of the world’s
leading universities for business and industry and
have a reputation for innovative education, enterprise
and research.
We offer a highly distinctive range of programmes in
science, engineering, design, business and languages,
designed to educate the professionals and thinkers
of tomorrow. As the eighth oldest higher education
institution in Britain, Heriot-Watt has a long-standing
tradition of excellence dating back to 1821. Throughout
this time, we have always supported our students,
academically and personally in the spirit of inclusion,
cooperation and friendship. With us, you have the
chance to be a part of a truly international campus –
learning and living with a community of students from
Scotland, the UK and over 150 countries worldwide.
I hope you find this prospectus informative and that it
will encourage you to apply to Heriot-Watt University.
If you choose to join us, you will discover that being a
student here is not only academically stimulating but
also a rewarding life experience.
"The Pre-Masters and
Undergraduate Certificate at
the Heriot-Watt International
Study Centre will prepare you for
postgraduate or undergraduate
study at the University. Each
programme combines English
language training, academic
4 HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY
6 YOUR CAREER
8 UNIVERSITY STRENGTHS
10 EDINBURGH
16 THE EDINBURGH CAMPUS
18 LIVING ON CAMPUS
20 our students at heriot-watt
22 THE INTERNATIONAL STUDY CENTRE
24 PRE-MASTERS PROGRAMME
30 MASTERS STUDY
32 UNDERGRADUATE CERTIFICATE
PROGRAMMES
36 BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
38 ENGINEERING
40 MATHEMATICS, COMPUTER
SCIENCE AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
42 ENGLISH LANGUAGE TRAINING
43 HOW TO APPLY
National Student Survey results 2011
CHEMICAL Engineering ranked 1st
in the UK by students for overall
satisfaction
Chemistry ranked 2nd in the UK
Civil Engineering ranked 4th in
the UK
Professor Steve Chapman FRSE, FRSC, CCHEM, PhD
Principal and Vice-Chancellor
subjects and study skills to
ensure you have the tools to
succeed on your chosen degree."
Psychology ranked 1st in Scotland