intro to the university victoria wilson. scotland
TRANSCRIPT
Intro to the University
Victoria Wilson
Scotland
Scotland’s place in the world
Scotland’s place in the world
Edinburgh
Scotland is home to:
Commemorating two champions of Scottish commerce, education and technology:
What’s in a name ?
• James Watt the great 18th century Scottish engineer and pioneer of steam power
• George Heriot, financier to King James
Edinburgh
(Capital City of Scotland)
Edinburgh Airport
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh Campus
Scotland
England and Wales
Schools
Undergraduate and Postgraduate Life Sciences (biological sciences, food sciences, sports sciences) Management & Languages (accountancy, finance, economics, management,
languages) Engineering & Physical Sciences (chemistry, physics, electrical engineering,
mechanical engineering, chemical engineering) Mathematical & Computer Sciences (pure and applied maths, actuarial maths and
statistics, computer science) The Built Environment (civil engineering, construction management, urban
studies) Textiles & Design (textile technologies, fashion design)
Postgraduate Edinburgh Business School (MBA/DLA) Institute of Petroleum Engineering (oil and gas extraction/technologies,
renewable energy, carbon capture and storage)
Academic life
Quality education – high rankings for teaching and research
Regular seminars by representatives from industry
Lots of feedback by staff so you can learn and improve your performance
Outward industrial visits
Outward field trips
Beautiful Campus
Campus & facilities
Beautiful campus (380 acres of parkland) 10 km from city centre Safe and secure campus with 24/7 security
staff All facilities on campus
- Lecture halls, seminars, laboratories- Shops, places to eat - Bank- Health Centre (doctors and dentists)- Students’ Union- Library- Careers Advisory Service (work opportunities)- State of the art sports facilities- Regular bus connections to Edinburgh
Accommodation
1600 rooms Edinburgh Campus
200 rooms Borders Campus
Priority to students coming to the University for the first time
Private accommodation
Lodgings/Homestay
Contact Details
Victoria Wilson
International Recruitment Officer
Heriot-Watt University
Tel: +44 (0)131 451 3630
Email: [email protected]
