Im currently in my third year at Heriot Watt University at the Edinburgh Campus studying International Management. Ill be writing this review from a student point of view and relating it directly to the learning environment, as thats the main purpose of uni really. So first off, Heriot Watt is up at the top of the scale when it comes to what employers want and this is taken from the idea that Heriot Watt is very much in touch with the world and its current affairs, using the most upto date, most highly qualified lectueres the world has to offer. This may be the case, but it has its downfalls. Firstly, no matter how qualified your lecturer is, if ...  Read the complete review

I graduated from Heriot-Watt University myself in 2005, from the school of the built environment, which ranks no.5 in the country. I found a job pretty quicky after graduation. I was told by my boss "when I saw that you were from Heriot-Watt, I knew you will know your stuff". However I think I am getting ahead of myself here. I will be talking mainly about my own experence, so it does not apply for other schools. Lets start with the most important aspect of any university, the teaching. Heriot Watt employs some pretty good lecturers, and some pretty bad lecturers. Interestingly the lecturers that had Dr in front of their names are the worse. Why did ...  Read the complete review

You may not know that Heriot-Watt University merged with the Scottish College of Textiles in Galashiels about three years ago. This now forms the Scottish Borders Campus of the University and is a purpose built textile school offering the best textile facilities in the world. The School offers both an internationally recognised textile design Ba course and now a new Ba in fashion Design starting in September. for more information and to see this years degree show see the link to the Scottish Borders Campus from the main University site. The University has just built a new students union and the developing links across the University guarantee a good social life ...  Read the complete review

I graduated in 1990 having applied for Economics in 1987. Some time ago, perhaps, but my experiences are probably as valid now as they were back then. First the good points. Heriot-Watt is a young university with high teaching standards on the outskirts of a very beautiful city. Courses are held in high regard within the academic community. The Scottish education system is highly regarded as one of the best in the world. Now the bad news. Courses are based on continual assessment with exams every term structured in a way that if you struggle with one subject, the continuation of your course is at risk. Honours courses ...  Read the complete review

Having graduated from Heriot-Watt University in 1995, I would thoroughly recommend it to any one looking for a great place to study. Set just on the outskirts of Edinburgh, on a beautiful campus Heriot-Watt boasts many highly acclaimed and recognised degree courses from Accountancy and Finance through to Brewing and Distilling and beyond. The teaching standards are excellent and the location and facilities highly recommended. The campus offers various levels of accommodation, many of it only recently built and is complemented with restaurants, snack bars, shops, travel centre and of course the Student Union - itself a modern facility. Lecture theatres and teaching ...  Read the complete review