www.hw.ac.

uk
BE
FUTURE
MADE

MALAYSIA
UNDERGRADUATE
PROSPECTUS 2024
REPUTATION TOP 250 UNIVERSITIES
GLOBALLY
AND RANKINGS WE ARE RANKED 235TH IN THE
WORLD AND 32ND IN THE UK
Heriot-Watt is valued for conducting (QS WORLD UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS 2024)
ground-breaking research, which is
relevant to business and industry. We aim 2024

to find radical innovations and solutions IN THE TOP

250
to real-world challenges for the benefit
IN THE WORLD

of society.
ALUMNI BUSINESS
STUDYING WITH US LEADERSHIP
We have excellent facilities, highly-rated teaching and RANKED 1ST IN THE UK
world-leading research activity, which together provide FOR PRODUCING CEOS,
an exceptional learning and teaching experience. MDS AND ENTREPRENEURS
As part of a bright, committed and imaginative (NOVUNA BUSINESS
community of undergraduates you will have the CASH FLOW STUDY 2023)
opportunity to realise your potential by gaining
the knowledge and skills you need to achieve your
TOP 200
career aspirations.
WORLDWIDE FOR
CHEMICAL ENGINEERING,
WORLD-LEADING RESEARCH CIVIL ENGINEERING, AND
We will bring you into contact with leading researchers PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
who are working on some of the most important areas INCLUDING BEING RANKED
for twenty-first-century society. Over 80% of academic 12TH IN THE WORLD AND
staff are currently engaged in research at internationally 3RD IN THE UK FOR
-recognised levels. PETROLEUM ENGINEERING
(QS SUBJECT RANKINGS 2023)

RANKED TOP
WORLD-LEADING
HERIOT-WATT PRODUCES
MORE CHIEF EXECUTIVES

10 IN THE UK THAN ANY OTHER

UNIVERSITY IN SCOTLAND
AND RANKED 24TH OUT
OF 121 UNIVERSITIES ON
THE TIMES AND THE SUNDAY TIMES GOOD THE UK-WIDE LIST
UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2023: (STUDY CONDUCTED BY HITACHI
BUILDING, GENERAL ENGINEERING, CAPITAL INVOICE FINANCE 2021)
AERONAUTICAL AND MANUFACTURING
ENGINEERING, CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, TOWN
AND COUNTRY PLANNING, MATHEMATICS.
TOP 4 IN THE UK
WE ARE TOP IN SCOTLAND
AND 4TH IN THE UK FOR
GUARDIAN UNIVERSITY GUIDE 2023: GRADUATE EMPLOYABILITY
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION (HIGHER EDUCATION STATISTICS
SYSTEMS, CONSTRUCTION, SURVEYING AGENCY [HESA] GRADUATE
AND PLANNING, ECONOMICS. OUTCOME SURVEY)

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CONTENTS STUDY
Actuarial Science  35
Reputation and Rankings  Computing Science 
2 38
Become a Future Made Leader - Statistical Data Science  40
Professor Richard A. Williams4 Quantity Surveying 42
Become a Future Made Leader - Accounting and Business Finance 44
Professor Mushtak Al-Atabi  5 Business and Finance 46
What’s Different  6 International Business Management 48
Go Global  8 Bachelor of Business Administration 50
Marketing Programme 51
Chemical Engineering 52
Civil Engineering 55
Electrical and Electronic Engineering 56

BE
Mechanical Engineering 58
Psychology 61
Psychology with Management 62

FUTURE Study at Heriot-Watt 63

MADE
JOIN US
Why Malaysia 11
Made in Heriot-Watt Malaysia12
The UK’s New National Robotarium 14
Be Future Made in Business  16 Entry Requirements 66
A Global University  18 Scholarships and tuition fees 70
Your Future Made Career Sponsorships  72
and Employability  22 Your Future Made Global Network  73
Foundation Programmes How to Apply 74
How it Works  24 Student Clubs and Societies 76
Foundation Pathways: Foundation Supporting You  78
in Business  26
Frequently Asked Questions 82
Foundation Pathways: Foundation Our Impact  84
in Science  28
Maps and campus addresses 86
Developing Resilient Graduates  30

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BECOME A FUTURE
MADE LEADER
JOIN US TO PUSH THE FRONTIERS OF SCIENCE,
TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, BUSINESS AND DESIGN.
For more than 200 years our education In particular, we are stepping up our
and innovative research has had a profound industry collaborations and partnerships;
social impact on a world stage. A pioneer focusing our research strengths and
in bringing education to working people, ‘in-demand’ skills in subjects ranging
Heriot-Watt was founded as the world’s from Data Science, Healthcare
first Mechanics Institute. Our founding Technologies, Cyber Security and
ethos continues to underpin the Renewable Energy to Artificial Intelligence,
industry-informed education that gives Robotics, Logistics, Business Management,
our undergraduate students the drive to Quantum Technology and Marketing.
hit the ground running and be Future
Made in their career of choice. Our aim is to connect you to people and
career opportunities across the world
University is a life-changing experience through our international campus locations
and Heriot-Watt is a vibrant academic and our 159,000 alumni in 190 countries.
and employer-connected community.
You will find us a place that has a mission
to support all our students to truly flourish,
both academically and to gain a clear sense
of personal purpose for the future. Across
all our campuses our focus ahead is to
continue to play a leading role in the
global economic recovery and to lead
out in addressing the climate challenge
PROFESSOR RICHARD A. WILLIAMS
of being globally free of the effects of OBE, FREng, FRSE, FTSE
fossil fuels within a generation. Principal and Vice-Chancellor

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Welcome to Heriot-Watt University Here at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia,
Malaysia and congratulations on taking we empower our students to be successful
this significant step for pursuing your in an environment engineered to facilitate
education. The decision to choose holistic growth from the Foundation level
a university and programme marks right up through to the Undergraduate
a vital moment in your life, one that degree. You will not only have access to
will be part of your personal and excellent educational programmes but also
professional transformation. discover your purpose and mobilise it into
a positive impact in the world.
While we are a globally connected
university, we are committed to providing I am confident that Heriot-Watt University
you with a special experience here in Malaysia is the right choice for you, and
Malaysia. Our excellent academics, I look forward to welcoming you to our
great facilities, global employability community soon.
and industry partners in various
industries are dedicated to help you
succeed as a student and as a graduate.

Ranked among the UK’s leading

universities, we take pride in offering
a variety of world-class programmes,
while providing our students with the
opportunity of a seamless inter-campus
transfer under our Go Global programme
PROFESSOR MUSHTAK AL-ATABI
granting you the unique chance to study Provost and Chief Executive Officer
at our Edinburgh and/or Dubai campuses. Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

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DIFFERENT
Belong to a diverse, inclusive and
international community working
together across boundaries and
cultures. As a pioneer in education
and innovative research for 200
years, a Heriot-Watt education
is informed by the needs of
international business and industry.
WHAT’S
Our research has had a profound
impact on the global challenges
faced by society.

In joining us you will become an integral

part of that community where we inspire
curiosity to learn and find solutions that
transform lives. You will join scholars who
are leaders in ideas and solutions, delivering
innovation, educational excellence and
ground-breaking research.

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5 GLOBAL 94% A TRULY GLOBAL
PERSPECTIVE

CAMPUSES GRADUATE Some universities claim

to be global, but at
A truly international
University with five global LEVEL JOBS Heriot-Watt we have
both an international
campuses, partners in over 94% of Heriot-Watt students reputation and global
100 countries and around are in employment or campuses that provide
27,000 students studying further study within 15 opportunities like no
worldwide. months after graduation other. Our perspective on
and are actively sought by the world and your future
global industry. career path is truly global
and can take you further
OUR RESEARCH WITH IMPACT than you could imagine.

IMPACT Our research makes a real

difference to people and
A SPECIALIST IN THE
SUBJECTS THAT MATTER
A world-leading University the world we live in. From From science and
with strong links to tackling climate change, engineering, to all paths
international business and to pushing the boundaries of business, mathematics,
industry, attracting leaders in artificial intelligence computer science and
in ideas and solutions and the future of global design, we strive for
tackling real-world business logistics, we are academic excellence and
challenges. leading the way. real-world relevance in
all our subject areas. We
LEARNING THROUGH offer degree programmes
DOING that are valuable to you,
OUR Our students get real
exposure to the industries
potential future employers
and society.
FACILITIES they want to work in
– through hands-on ONE HERIOT-WATT
We have excellent facilities, practical learning in our By choosing Heriot-Watt
highly rated teaching and labs, projects, internships you will join a community
world-leading research and industry case studies of over 27,000 students and
activity, which together – that’s why we are No.1 an alumni network of over
provide an exceptional in Scotland for graduate 159,000, who stand shoulder
learning and teaching employability. to shoulder with our faculty
experience. of leaders in ideas and
solutions.

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GO
GLOBAL
The Go Global programme at Heriot-Watt
was the main attraction for me. To be able to
study in a foreign country and experience new
surroundings was an opportunity that
I couldn’t pass up. The Go Global programme
has allowed me to make so many friends in
a country far from home and create wonderful
memories that I will never forget.

AISYAH FARAH BINTI AZRA

BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

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 76 %
99 %
Among graduates who of Go Global students
were mobile during their would recommend
degree, those in work participation in an
were more likely to be in a Inter-Campus Transfer.
graduate level job (76.4%
compared to 69.9%) and
earn 5% more than their
non-mobile peers.

UK HE INTERNATIONAL UNIT’S 2017

REPORT ‘GONE INTERNATIONAL’

BECOME A GLOBAL WHY GO GLOBAL? personal attributes

STUDENT • Broaden your horizons valued by employers.
Heriot-Watt encourages • Experience new cultures In today’s world of globally
students to gain • Build your global network connected business, the
international experience network, knowledge and
• Enhance your career
as part of their studies. experience you build up
prospects
We have campuses in the while studying abroad in
UK and Dubai as well as • Build confidence
Europe or the Middle East
in Malaysia and you can Studying abroad is can give you a competitive
take advantage of these a great opportunity to edge, as well as add a new
campuses by taking a Go meet people, discover new perspective to your life,
Global transfer to Edinburgh interests and develop your aspirations and career
or Dubai for a semester, life skills. It can build your options.
a year or longer. It’s also confidence, develop your
possible to transfer to more adaptability and hone For more information on
than one location over the your resourcefulness, Inter-Campus Transfers, visit
course of your programme. which are all important www.hw.ac.uk/goglobal

*Heriot-Watt reserves the right

to withdraw opportunities to
participate in the Go Global
programme, including Inter-
Campus Transfer or Exchange.

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PETER RATTRAY’S
STORY IN MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

PETER RATTRAY
MEng Mechanical Engineering

Heriot-Watt University has had two substantial impacts on my career.

Firstly, the option to seamlessly transfer between the UK and Malaysia campuses at
any point during my engineering degree has allowed me to develop my soft skills by
working with students on the other side of the world. I was able to do my first year at
the Edinburgh campus before doing the rest of my degree at the Malaysia campus in
Putrajaya.

The second, was the opportunity to participate in the University-funded team, Engineers
without Borders, in Malaysia. It has allowed me to apply my knowledge outside of the
classroom by working hands-on with hydro and solar power projects across Malaysia.

When I was attending interviews, I showed employers that I had a portfolio of both the
hard and soft engineering skills that I wouldn’t have been able to develop if it wasn’t for
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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 KUALA LUMPUR
is ranked as Asia’s most
affordable study destination.
QS BEST STUDENT CITIES RANKING
2023

MALAYSIA
is ranked 5th safest
in Asia-Pacific.
2020 GLOBAL PEACE INDEX

4,600KM
Home to some of the world’s most
idyllic beaches and islands, Malaysia
has over 4,600km of coastline with
over 90 islands to choose from.

WHY MULTI-RACIAL
MALAYSIA MULTI-ETHNIC
Dubbed “mini Asia”, Malaysia is
a multi-racial and multi-ethnic
country where the majority are
Making the most of both learning Malays, Chinese and Indian.
and leisure time is second nature
to the aspiring Heriot-Watt
University student studying at
our Malaysia campus.

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MADE IN HERIOT-WATT
MALAYSIA

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 The campus is a state-of-the-art teaching and
learning environment, reflecting our status as
a leading provider of high-quality, professionally
orientated education, knowledge transfer
and research.
Whether you are a Malaysian MALAYSIA’S FIRST GREEN
or are travelling from abroad CAMPUS
our purpose-built campus in Heriot-Watt University
Putrajaya has something to Malaysia’s purpose-built
offer for every aspiring student. £35m campus sits on 4.8
acres in a stunning lakeside
A FANTASTIC location providing exceptional
CENTRAL LOCATION educational facilities in an
Heriot-Watt University excellent environment, close
Malaysia’s campus is based to the Putrajaya marina and
in the modern garden-city its modern leisure and sports
of Putrajaya just 25km south facilities. This is a fantastic
of Malaysia’s capital Kuala green area, part of Putrajaya
Lumpur. Putrajaya is a growing, Lake’s ‘green continuum’,
dynamic city and its proximity of which building design
allows easy access to the is a conscious reference.
extensive cultural, leisure and
retail amenities of the buzzing A GREEN ROOF TO MATCH
metropolis. The ‘green campus’ is
remarkable for having the first
living grass roof of its kind in
Malaysia. At 300 metres long
and 30 metres wide, it is the
RANKED 12TH IN most recognisably sustainable
feature of the campus. The roof
UNESCO’S TOP shades the naturally ventilated
20 COUNTRIES spaces below, reduces thermal
transmittance, and acts as an
FOR STUDENT observation deck, accessible by
DESTINATIONS glass lift.

“Heriot-Watt courses are all industry-relevant. My lecturers

are highly qualified and passionate about their subjects.
My experience here has opened my mind to other careers in
business I had not considered before.”
ZULAIKHA BINTI ZAINUL RIZAM
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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THE UK’S NEW

NATIONAL
ROBOTARIUM
“This is an important time
in the evolution and
application of this most
disruptive and ground-
breaking of technologies.”
STEWART MILLER
Chief Executive Officer
National Robotarium

Heriot-Watt is home to the UK’s new

National Robotarium, delivering leading-
edge research and support for business
creation and growth, as well as data skills,
new undergraduate and postgraduate
programmes, and continuous professional
development. The National Robotarium
is a joint partnership with the University
of Edinburgh and is the UK’s leading
innovation hub for the practical
application of robotics and autonomous
systems to drive economic growth and
transform people’s lives worldwide.

www.thenationalrobotarium.com

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UK’S LEADING INNOVATION
HUB IN ROBOTICS AND
AUTONOMOUS SYSTEMS

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 “When joining our School and
Heriot-Watt University, you join
a network of industry professionals,
top academics and people driven to
succeed. We are here to prepare you
to enter competitive job markets,
excel professionally or even start
a new business.”
PROFESSOR ANGUS LAING
Executive Dean, Edinburgh Business School

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 BUSINESS+
Join Scotland’s largest
Business School: we support
over 14,000 students based in
more than 150 countries.
Our mission is to create tomorrow’s leaders for
tomorrow’s markets and we specialise in
industry-focused business degree programmes
which embrace a truly international outlook.

Studying with us will kick-start your business career:

we’ve an established reputation for producing
high-calibre, career-ready graduates. Our alumni
include FTSE100 CEOs, a Prime Minister, and
entrepreneurs behind many successful start-up
businesses, to name just a few.

Our work with industry ensures your learning will

prepare you for the real world. You’ll be taught by
experienced professionals, and globally-recognised
academics, delivering course content that is
cutting-edge and up-to-date.

Many of our programmes are delivered across

Heriot-Watt’s campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai and
Malaysia, offering you an exciting opportunity to
transfer between our worldwide locations for one
semester or more.

The University’s student community is highly

BE FUTURE MADE IN

international, made up from 158 different countries,

so you will have many opportunities to meet and learn
with people from all over the world. Coupled with our
high quality degree programmes, this dynamic,
inter-cultural experience will open your mind
and expand your learning to ensure your career is
Future Made.

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A GLOBAL
UNIVERSITY
EDINBURGH
A FESTIVAL CITY WITH AN INTERNATIONAL OUTLOOK

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 EDINBURGH IS
RANKED 15TH IN
THE WORLD &
2ND IN THE UK
BY QS BEST STUDENT
CITIES

“The green and peaceful campus Our global campuses are situated in
some of the world’s most inspiring
is situated in one of the most
locations. Each offers superb facilities,
beautiful cities in the world. safe surroundings and an international
It’s only 30 minutes to the welcome. We offer a unique learning
environment close to the exciting and
city centre, where there is so vibrant cities of Edinburgh, Dubai and
much to do and discover, Kuala Lumpur.
as well as great student
nightlife. It really does offer
the best of both worlds.”
VIVIAN HOE
MA (Hons) Accountancy and Finance
Audit Associate, ZHONGHUI ANDA CPA Limited,
Hong Kong

www.hw.ac.uk/virtualtours

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 www.hw.ac.uk/edinburgh

EDINBURGH
A FESTIVAL CAPITAL WITH AN
INTERNATIONAL PERSPECTIVE

CAMPUSES AROUND
THE WORLD

www.hw.ac.uk/borders

GALASHIELS
A WORLD LEADING CENTRE
FOR CREATIVITY AND DESIGN
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ORKNEY www.hw.ac.uk/orkney
A ‘LIVING LABORATORY’
SUPPORTING THE GLOBAL
MARINE INDUSTRY

www.hw.ac.uk/dubai
DUBAI
DUBAI IS IN UNESCO’S
TOP 20 DESTINATIONS
FOR GLOBAL STUDENTS

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YOUR
FUTURE MADE
CAREER AND
EMPLOYABILITY
“As a significant leader in employability,
Heriot-Watt produces high-calibre
students who are fully equipped for
future success. A number of these
graduates are currently developing
successful careers at Cisco, contributing
valuable knowledge and expertise
while helping to grow our reputation
as a worldwide leader in IT, networking
and cyber security solutions. Our
partnership with Heriot-Watt continues
to go from strength to strength and
we will continue to recruit from Heriot-
Watt’s elite pool of talented graduates.”
TOM KNEEN
CTO Office, Cisco UKI

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“My degree programme
has established strong
fundamentals not only in my
chosen discipline but also in
soft skills that are important
for future growth.”
LELLA PRAVEEN
MA (Hons) International Business Management

CAREER-FOCUSED DEGREES
Our degrees are career-focused and
relevant to the needs of business and
industry. Employers actively seek out
our graduates as our degrees are highly
regarded for their relevance to the Employers see us as a key part
world of work. Many of our degrees
are accredited by professional bodies. of their talent pipeline. That’s
why they advertised over 2,000
OVER 150 EMPLOYERS ENGAGE
graduate jobs and internships
WITH STUDENTS
We have excellent links with business and
with us in 2021-22.
industry, both in the UK and internationally.
Last year saw around 150 employers engage Our students also have access to
with our students on-campus and on-line
through workshops, fairs and insight thousands more vacancies via our
events. We help you meet some of the GRADfutures careers platform.
world’s top employers, who know the
strengths our graduates bring to the
workplace. We will be offering a range
of on-campus and on-line events during
the coming year.

OVER 290 WORKSHOPS ANNUALLY

Our Careers and Graduate Futures
Service offers individual advice and group 94% OF HERIOT-WATT
workshops on CVs, application forms, STUDENTS ARE IN EMPLOYMENT
assessment centres, selection tests OR FURTHER STUDY WITHIN 15
and interviews. MONTHS OF GRADUATION.

GRADUATE OUTCOMES SURVEY 2019

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FOUNDATION
PROGRAMME:
HOW IT WORKS

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Foundation In Foundation in Business, you will be

Programme required to undertake English and

Economics as the two mandatory courses
and depending on your intended degree
pathway, you will choose two further
Intakes: January, April, July or courses from the list below:
September • Accounting
Duration: Full-time, 3 semesters • Business Management
Fees: See website for details: • Computing
hw.edu.my/fees • Mathematics
• Psychology
Programme: Foundation in Science
KPT/JPS (R2/0011/3/0223)
In Foundation in Science, you will
(MQA/FA3952) 07/23
be required to undertake English,
Foundation in Business
Mathematics and Physics as the three
KPT/JPS (R/010/3/0240)
mandatory courses and depending on your
(FA4351) 03/24
intended degree pathway, you will choose
one further course from the below:
OVERVIEW • Computing
• Chemistry
The Foundation Programme is a full-time
• Psychology
three-semester programme of study.

The Foundation Programme comprises

ASSESSMENT
a combination of courses intended to You will be assessed regularly throughout
prepare students who have completed the programme to ensure your learning
appropriate national qualifications e.g. SPM, is on track to meet the requirements
IGCSE or the equivalent level of studies. for progressing to your chosen degree
programme. Your attainment is monitored
It is a programme of academic subjects, through a combination of continuous
study skills and English language training assessments and a final written
designed to provide students with a direct examination.
pathway to their chosen degree at the
University. ADMISSIONS NOTE
Please note that progression to your
LEARNING APPROACH chosen Undergraduate programme may
The Foundation Programme uses an require specific grade achievement in
innovative challenge-based learning your Foundation results and pre-requisite
approach to provide students with subjects with specific grades at the
an enhanced and engaging learning SPM/GCSE/equivalent levels.
experience. This approach enables
students to develop independent
learning skills that will ensure their
success in their academic journey
at University.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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FOUNDATION
PATHWAYS:
FOUNDATION
IN BUSINESS
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DEGREE PATHWAYS
There are 5 broad degree pathways that articulate to a wide range of degree programmes at
Heriot-Watt University globally: Accounting and Finance, Business, Built Environment
(excluding Civil Engineering), Psychology, Actuarial, Computing Science and Data Science..

FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English
and Mathematics

Recommended English, Economics, Accounting and Business Management

course combination:

FOR BUSINESS PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English and
a pass in Mathematics
Recommended English, Economics, Business Management and one further course
course combination: (Accounting* or Psychology)
*A credit in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent in Mathematics is required for Accounting
option. Please note that a pass in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent in Mathematics
does not fulfill the entry requirement for BSc (Hons) in Psychology
FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT* PATHWAY
Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English and
Mathematics

Recommended English, Economics, Business Management and one further course

course combination: (Accounting or Psychology) *Excluding Civil Engineering

FOR PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English,
Mathematics and Science

Recommended English, Economics, Business Management and Psychology

course combination:

FOR ACTUARIAL, COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DATA SCIENCE PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English,
Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Recommended English, Economics, Mathematics and one further course
course combination: (Accounting or Computing*)
*Preferred courses for Data and Computing Sciences pathway

WHAT CHOICE OF DEGREE* WILL I HAVE?

*Eligiblity for your choice of degree programme is dependent on your chosen course combinations
above and your final results of your Foundation programme. The pre-requisite subjects with specific
grade requirements at the SPM/GCSE/equivalent levels (if required) must also be satisfied.

• MA (Hons) Accounting and Business Finance • BSc (Hons) Psychology

• BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business Administration • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying
• MA (Hons) Business and Finance • BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science
• MA (Hons) International Business Management • BSc (Hons) Computing Science
• MA (Hons) Marketing • BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science
• BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management
The above programmes are available at the Malaysia campus. You can take advantage of our unique
Go Global transfer programme to study at our Edinburgh or Dubai campuses for at least one semester
during your Undergraduate studies. It is also possible to transfer to more than one location over the
Undergraduate studies. You may also enter into degree programmes available only in UK and/or Dubai
right after your Foundation studies. For these programmes, please refer to our website and speak to an
Education Consultant should you have any further queries. However, direct entry to the UK and Dubai
campuses is contingent upon agreed progression rules and entry requirements in place. Students are
advised to consult with Student Life before planning for campus transfer.
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FOUNDATION
PATHWAYS:
FOUNDATION
IN SCIENCE
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DEGREE PATHWAYS
There are 6 broad degree pathways that articulate to a wide range of degree programmes at Heriot-
Watt University globally: Engineering, Actuarial, Computing Science and Data Science, Accounting
and Finance, Business and Built Environment and Psychology.

FOR ENGINEERING PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics

Recommended English, Mathematics, Physics and one further course

course combination: (Computing or Chemistry*)
*required for Chemical Engineering

FOR ACTUARIAL, COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DATA SCIENCE PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics,
Mathematics and Additional Mathematics
Recommended English, Mathematics, Physics and Computing
course combination:

FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics
and Mathematics

Recommended English, Mathematics, Physics and one further course (Computing or

course combination: Psychology)

FOR BUSINESS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English,
Mathematics and Physics

Recommended English, Mathematics, Physics and one further course (Computing or

course combination: Psychology)

FOR PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAY

Entry requirement: 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English,
Mathematics and Physics

Recommended English, Mathematics, Physics and Psychology

course combination:

WHAT CHOICE OF DEGREE* WILL I HAVE?

*Eligiblity for your choice of degree programme is dependent on your chosen course combinations
above and your final results of your Foundation programme. The pre-requisite subjects with specific
grade requirements at the SPM/GCSE/equivalent levels (if required) must also be satisfied.

• MEng Chemical Engineering • BBA (Hons) Bachelor of Business

• MEng Electrical and Electronic Engineering Administration
• MEng Mechanical Engineering • MA (Hons) Business and Finance
• MEng Civil Engineering • MA (Hons) International Business Management
• BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science • MA (Hons) Marketing
• BSc (Hons) Computing Science • BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management
• BSc (Hons) Statistical Data Science • BSc (Hons) Psychology
• MA (Hons) Accounting and Business Finance • BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

The above programmes are available at the Malaysia campus. You can take advantage of our unique
Go Global transfer programme to study at our UK or Dubai campuses for at least one semester
during your Undergraduate studies. It is also possible to transfer to more than one location over the
Undergraduate studies. You may also enter into degree programmes available only in UK and/or Dubai
right after your Foundation studies. For these programmes, please refer to our website and speak to an
Education Consultant should you have any further queries. However, direct entry to the UK and Dubai
campuses is contingent upon agreed progression rules and entry requirements in place. Students are
advised to consult with Student Life before planning for campus transfer.
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DEVELOPING
RESILIENT
GRADUATES
The advent of the 4th Industrial Revolution
has seen the creation of great innovations
and the advancement of technology, but it
has also created challenges for humankind
and in particular our young people.
Heriot-Watt University is aware of the challenges the youth of
today face in terms of maintaining a healthy mindset and managing
stress, as well as developing meaningful social relationships in
a landscape that has also become increasingly digitised. The
University is a pioneer in global education offering world-class
programmes enhanced with a unique Positive Education approach.

With Positive Education, the focus is on the development of

students’ emotional intelligence as they are taught coping
strategies in managing their time effectively, cultivating a positive
mindset, and developing self-confidence, interpersonal and
communication skills and a sense of purpose.

At Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, we empower our students to

be successful in their studies in terms of guidance and teaching
methodology, in an environment engineered to facilitate their
holistic growth from the Foundation level right up through their
Undergraduate degree.

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TRANSFORMING OUR YOUTH manage their relationship with friends
and family, providing a smooth transition
Realising the important role our young and preparing them for the challenges of
people play today, Heriot-Watt University University studies.
Malaysia has developed specific
programmes that are designed to support The programme is open to students
every student to realise their full potential. who have achieved a minimum of 5C’s
in relevant subjects in SPM, IGCSE or
equivalent. The programme objectives are:
FIT-FOR-FUTURE
• Applying the techniques for a successful
Through our Fit-For-Future programme mindset
students are encouraged to engage in • Identifying your strengths, passion and
a positive transformation by focusing on potential
developing their emotional intelligence, • Describing the four domains of
creativity, understanding their own emotional intelligence
personalities, their strengths and • Setting SMART Goals
weaknesses, and developing a long-term
• Understanding team dynamics and what
vision and mission. This is done by setting
makes a successful team.
realistic SMART goals through engaging
and interesting activities. Using a proven
The following are some of the sessions
emotional intelligence framework, and
under the programme:
engaging activities focusing on expressing
positive emotions such as empathy • The Successful Mindset
and gratitude, students are taught self- • Rewiring Your Brain
awareness, self-management, social • Emotional Intelligence
awareness and relationship management. • Knowing Yourself
• Setting SMART Goals
On completion of the programme,
• Building Social Capital
students will develop a strong sense of
• Team Dynamics
self-confidence, ability to express their
emotions in a positive way, and be able to • Career Planning
relate comfortably to their peers and better • Project Showcase
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 EmPOWER
PROGRAMME
The EmPOWER Programme is a 4-level structured programme
anchored by six developmental domains. These are designed to
deliver experiential learning opportunities that provide a lifelong
foundation for building emotional intelligence, resilience, and
happiness.

We engage students in advanced personalised and self-driven

developmental activities to give them a competitive advantage,
enabling them to achieve their full potential when they graduate.

The first level, known as Watt Level of the EmPOWER Programme

is compulsory for all students and will be offered in their first year
of undergraduate degree studies. Watt Level focuses on Leading
Self and Defining Impact and is delivered through POWER talk
sessions conducted by a panel of experienced POWER speakers.
The other three levels (Kilowatt, Megawatt and Gigawatt) are
achieved through a more personalised approach developed by
students with their Personal Tutors.

Global Emotional People skills Creativity, Critical Employability

citizenship, intelligence, innovation and thinking and industrial
leadership resilience entrepreneurship and decision relevance
and impact and happiness making
WATT • Defining • Self • Effective • Divergent • Brainology • Preparing CV
Knowing impact awareness communication thinking • Thinking • LinkedIn profile
and leading (impact • Self • Time • Facilitating biases
self statement) • Career planning
management management discovery • Brain
• Leadership • Career fair
• Active and • Gratitude • Opportunity neurology
style healthy finding • Professional
awareness • Reframing development
lifestyle and positive plan
framing
KILOWATT • Influencing • Social • Effective • Lean startup • Evaluating • Business
Leading through awareness collaboration • Creating claims etiquette
teams impact • Relationship products, • Analysing • Applying
• Awareness management processes and inferences knowledge
of the global • Return on services in industrial
changes failure contexts
MEGAWATT • Widening • Leading at • Negotiation, • Financial literacy • Weighing • Global industrial
Leading impact the happiness mediation • Appreciating decisions placement
communities • Resolving project and market and • Analysing (Work Global)
ethical persuasion customers challanges • Creating
changes • Raising funds opportunities
for industrial
networking
• Integrating
commercial
and industrial
context to
address
community
needs
GIGAWATT • Global • Supporting • Lifelong • Running an • Assessing • Impacting
Leading impact those under learning enterprise risk industrial
enterprise • System their care • Blue ocean practice
thinking emotionally strategy • Creating jobs

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CAREERS AND
GRADUATE FUTURES
(CGF)
Our award-winning Careers and Graduate careers fairs and employer presentations
Futures provides one of the most extensive where you can network directly with
and comprehensive careers education and graduate recruiters.
professional development programmes of
any higher education institution in the UK. They are also on-hand to help if students:

Heriot-Watt students and graduates • are unsure about their plans and how
benefit from professional, impartial and to make decisions
confidential career advice and guidance • want help with application forms or
from specialist Career Advisers who focus their CV
on specific subject areas related to the • need to know more about where and
University’s academic disciplines. how to look for jobs
• want information or advice on
Their office is always open to assist students postgraduate study
about making informed career choices, • need to practise their interview
managing their future career development, techniques
accessing opportunities to develop the CGF also supports students and graduates
skills employers demand and achieve their by bringing job opportunities through
goals. They also organise a range of skills GRADfutures, a platform available
development workshops and a series of exclusively for students and graduates.

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DAVID TEOH
XING QIANG’S
STORY IN ACTUARIAL SCIENCE

DAVID TEOH XING QIANG

BSc (Hons) Actuarial Science

I’m very glad that I decided to pursue my tertiary education at Heriot-Watt

University Malaysia. These past four years have been the time of my life. The things
that I love about Heriot-Watt are the lecturers, the community, and the support
I received throughout.

My lecturers have been very passionate in teaching our class about their various
courses, answering our many questions, and making themselves available for
consultation if we have questions to ask outside of class.

I feel supported by the staff here, having counseling sessions with our Student
Success Advisor and Effective Learning Manager helped me to better manage the
difficulties and stress of university life. All in all, choosing to study at Heriot-Watt
University Malaysia was one of the best decisions I have ever made, and one that
I will continue to be proud of for the rest of my life.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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ACTUARIAL to streamline their academic journey by
recognising their prior coursework and

SCIENCE providing a pathway towards achieving

their actuarial qualifications. The degree
is also accredited by the Royal Statistical
BSc (Hons) Society and by the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA).
Intake: September
Duration: Full-time, 3 years * this relates to our MSc Actuarial Management
programme.
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees We are also recognised by the Society
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/462/6/0008) of Actuaries (SOA) under Universities
(MQA/FA4167) 06/24 & Colleges with Actuarial Programs-
Advanced Curriculum (UCAP-AC), which is
Actuaries manage risk and uncertainty the highest level of recognition in Malaysia.
and evaluate the likely impact of future
events Heriot-Watt University’s Actuarial CORE COURSES
Science programme is world-famous for YEAR 1
its excellence. It contains all the courses • Probability and Statistics A & B
that are essential for ensuring a flying • Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis
start to a career as an actuary whilst at the A&B
same time fostering highly transferable • Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
mathematical skills. • Linear Algebra
• Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
If you excel at mathematics, enjoy problem
• Data Science Life Cycle
solving, and are looking for a degree that
will prepare you for a rewarding career- YEAR 2
both intellectually and financially-Actuarial • Life Insurance Mathematics A & B
Science could be the programme for you. • Stochastic Processes
• Survival Models
ACCREDITATION • Statistical Models A & B
Professional actuarial exams are essential • Economics for the Professions
for students pursuing a career in actuarial • Finance and Financial Reporting
science. The Institute and Faculty of YEAR 3
Actuaries (IFoA) offers these exams which • Financial Markets and Investments
assess the knowledge and skills of aspiring • Financial Derivatives
actuaries and are recognised globally as a • Time Series & Machine Learning
benchmark for professional competence in • Risk Theory
the field.
Optional and elective courses available for
For Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s Year 3 include:
Actuarial Science programme, the IFoA • Further Statistical Methods
exams are a vital part of the curriculum. • Sustainability
The programme is designed to prepare • International Bonds and
students for these exams and equip them Currency Markets
with the knowledge and skills needed • Optimisation
to succeed in the actuarial profession. • Bayesian Inference and
Heriot-Watt University offers Actuarial Computational Methods
Science students the opportunity to obtain • Database Management Systems
exemptions for a maximum of 11 papers* • Advanced Machine Learning
from the Institute and Faculty of Actuaries’ • Taxation (Malaysia)
(IFoA’s) professional exams, allowing them

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
at page 66-69

This programme is recognised by

a number of organisations which offer
generous merit and hardship scholarships.
For more information, see page 70.

Accredited by

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BRYAN LOW
ZHAO EN’S
STORY IN SCIENCE

BRYAN LOW ZHAO EN

Foundation in Science

The Fit-For-Future programme helped us meet new friends, understand more about
ourselves, and learn the importance of skills like communication. It has also given us
a glimpse into what university life would look like.

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COMPUTING CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
SCIENCE • Software Development A and B
• Mathematics for Computer Science
BSc (Hons) • Introduction to Interaction Design
• Introduction to Computer Systems
• Introduction to Software Engineering
Intake: September, January
• Data Structures and Algorithms
Duration: Full-time, 3 years • Database Management Systems
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees YEAR 2
Programme: KPT/JPS (N/481/6/0833) • Software Engineering
(MQA/PA14530) 06/26 • Data Communications and Networking
• Foundations 1 and 2
In today’s era of digitisation, computer • Programming Languages
scientists and software engineers are • Professional Development
leading the way in driving the latest • Operating Systems and Concurrency
advancements across a wide range of fields • Hardware-Software Interface
such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, • Industrial Training (Summer internship)
bioinformatics, healthcare, and data
informatics. Our BSc (Hons) Computing YEAR 3
Science degree focuses on software • Project Research Methods and
development and algorithms, with the Requirements Engineering
aim of creating robust and user-friendly • Computer Network Security
systems for industry and commerce. • Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent
Agents
This programme is designed to provide • Project: Design and Implementation
a well-balanced mix of theoretical • Project: Testing and Presentation
knowledge and practical experience,
with a strong emphasis on the latest tools Optional courses available for Year 3 include
and techniques, to help you develop the courses from the Artificial Intelligence or
next generation of software tools that other Data Science streams:
system contractors will use. Our curriculum • Data Mining and Machine Learning
is strongly supported by our academic • Big Data Management
staff’s research expertise and industrial • Data Visualisation
linkages, ensuring that students receive • Applied Text Analytics
an all-rounded education. • Distributed and Parallel Technologies

ACCREDITATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

We have obtained the initial full Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
accreditation from BCS, The Chartered at page 66-69.
Insitute of IT, UK.

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ISAAC CH’NG
PHANG CHERN’S
STORY IN BUSINESS AND FINANCE

ISAAC CH’NG PHANG CHERN

MA (Hons) Business and Finance

I had three years of remarkable experience while pursuing studies at Heriot-Watt

University. I have acknowledged and learned from the adaptability and efficient
management of Heriot-Watt University staff and lecturers. Despite the pandemic
and having many restrictions within the university community, Heriot-Watt University
Malaysia conducted many online activities and constantly checked up on students’
welfare. With Heriot-Watt University’s support, I have accomplished things that
I never expected to be possible. I appreciate the lecturers and have always strived
hard for excellent performance and the best results to express my gratitude and
appreciation to them.

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STATISTICAL YEAR 2
• Statistical Models A & B

DATA SCIENCE • Further Statistical Methods

• Stochastic Processes
• Bayesian Inference and
BSc (Hons) Computational Methods

Intake: September Optional and elective courses available

for Year 2 include:
Duration: Full time, 3 years
• Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent
Fees: See website for details:
Models
www.hw.edu.my/fees
• Interactive Design
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/462/6/0018) • Survival Models
(MQA/FA8513) 06/27 • Database Management Systems
• Ordinary Differential Equations
ACCREDITATION
The application of statistical data science YEAR 3
ranges from economics and medicine to • Statistics Dissertation A & B
social and environmental sciences. Our BSc • Time Series & Machine Learning
(Hons) in Statistical Data Science provides
a blend of both theoretical and applied Optional and elective courses available
elements of modern statistics and aims for Year 3 include:
to give students the training in modelling, • Data Assimilation
analysing, and interpreting real data that • Optimisation
is required in the economy, industry, and • Financial Markets and Investments
research. The first year of the programme • Sustainability
covers basic mathematics, probability, • Risk Theory
and statistics. The final two years focus on • Database Management Systems
specialist topics of statistical modelling and • Big Data Management
advanced courses in mathematics and data • Statistics Special Topic
science. A variety of statistical computer • Financial Derivatives
packages are used. • Advanced Machine Learning

Our programme is accredited by the Royal ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Statistical Society. It is possible for students Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
who have completed the programme to at page 66-69.
apply for some exemptions from the Institue
and Faculty of Actuaries (IFoA) professional
examinations. Accredited by

We have obtained the initial full accreditation

from BCS, The Chartered Institute of IT, UK.

CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
• Probability and Statistics A & B
• Multivariable Calculus and Real
Analysis A & B
• Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
• Linear Algebra
• Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
• Data Science Life Cycle

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LEW
KAI SHEN’S
STORY IN QUANTITY SURVEYING

LEW KAI SHEN

BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying

What I enjoy the most at Heriot-Watt is the way class is conducted. The practical session
of the course allows me to gain experience for a real world job in the future.
I think that this is very important, as what one may learn from a book may not be
comprehensive enough for us to fully understand a concept.

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QUANTITY CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
SURVEYING • Building Services Technology
• Construction Technology 2
BSc (Hons) • Commercial Law
• Surveying and Monitoring in the Built
and Natural Environment
Intake: September, January
• Cost Modelling and Measurement
Duration: Full-time, 3 years • eConstruction
Fees: See website for details: • Principles of Property Valuation
www.hw.edu.my/fees • The Economy
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/0734/6/0001) YEAR 2
(MQA/FA4369) 06/24 • Safety Management and Site
Establishment
ACCREDITATION • Construction Technology 3
• Procurement and Contracts
Our Quantity Surveying discipline is
• Design Cost Planning and Control
internationally recognised for the quality of
• Measurement and Cost Evaluation
its research and teaching and is Scotland’s
• Design for Construction
top rated contruction management
• Design Issues
department. Our degree programmes
• Business Management in the
equip graduates with the knowledge and
Built Environment
experience necessary to ensure that built
enviorment projects are sustainable, YEAR 3
cost efficient and contructed to the • Cost and Value Management
highest standards. • QS Practice
• Innovation in Construction Practice
Quantity surveying is about providing • Design Project
clients of the contruction industry with • Construction Information Management
financial, contractual and technical • Dissertation
advice, and ensuring they get value for
Students take a total of 8 courses per
money from buildings they construct.
year including core and optional courses.
The modern quantity surveyor is
a contruction professional who may be For full details of the optional and elective
involved in all stages of the design and courses please refer to our website.
contruction process, from providing
business strategy advice, working with ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
architects and design team consultants Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
through to overseeing the onsite at page 66-69.
contruction phrase. The quantity surveyor
has a sound understanding of contruction This programme is recognised by a number
technology, project cost planning and of organisations which offer generous
control and contractual issues. merit and hardship scholarships. For more
information, see page 70.
This programme is accredited by the Royal
Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), Accredited by
Chartered Institution of Civil Engineering
Surveyors (ICES), and Board of Quantity
Surveyors Malaysia (BQSM), as well as the
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).

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NICOLE CHANG
WEN WEN’S
STORY

IN ACCOUNTING AND
BUSINESS FINANCE

NICOLE CHANG WEN WEN

MA (Hons) Accounting and
Business Finance

My experience and journey in Heriot-Watt was nothing but remarkable. More specifically,
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s EmPOWER Programme has brought me to understand
that just being academically competent is not enough, but setting our minds towards
the right growth is equally important too.

I also took part in Heriot-Watt’s Go Global Programme which gave me the opportunity to
step out of my comfort zone and experience new things. It is here in Edinburgh where
I had the privilege to join my current firm. Transferring to the Edinburgh campus was
a whole new journey, or you could say it is the start of a new beginning for me.
Thank you for bringing me to where I am today!

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ACCOUNTING ACCA ACCELERATE PROGRAMME:
This programme is also among the few

AND BUSINESS selected in the region by ACCA to run the

ACCA Accelerate programme, allowing

FINANCE students to take the remaining 4 papers

with ACCA during their second year
onwards, giving them an early head-start to
MA (Hons) a career in accounting and finance.

Intake: September, January CORE COURSES

Duration: Full-time, 3 years YEAR 1
Fees: See website for details: • Principles of Accounting
www.hw.edu.my/fees • Fundamentals of Finance
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/344/6/0452) • Introductory Economics
(MQA/FA7011) 03/26 • Management in a Global Context
• Financial Accounting
• Management Accounting in
ACCREDITATION Organisations
Our Accounting and Business Finance • Finance and Financial Statistics
programme is a specialist degree, • Financial Markets Theory
particularly suited to those seeking
YEAR 2
entry into the accountancy and finance
profession. Graduates of this programme • Intermediate Financial Accounting
can embark on wide-ranging career • Management Accounting Techniques
paths, including assurance, taxation, and Decisions
advisory, financial management and • Business Research Methods
financial services. • Choose 5 optional courses

The programme has been accredited by Optional courses available in Year 2 include
the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Corporate Financial Theory, Introduction to
England and Wales (ICAEW), Association Commercial Law, Auditing and Assurance,
of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), Taxation in Malaysia, Business Law and the
Chartered Institute of Management Law of Corporate Governance. In addition,
Accountants (CIMA) and Certified students are required to complete the
Practising Accountants (CPA) Australia. Industrial Training course in Year 2.
Graduates are eligible to apply for YEAR 3
exemptions from the following professional • Choose 6 from optional courses across
bodies: both semesters
ACCA: up to 9 papers* • Accounting and Finance Dissertation
ICAEW: up to 8 papers* Optional courses in Year 3 include
CIMA: up to 11 papers* Accounting, Information Systems
and Technology, Governance and
CPA Australia: Foundation exams*
Professional Ethics, Case Studies in
*subject to results obtained by students; Financial Management, Advanced
students must join the programme at Financial Accounting, Strategic
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia from Year 1. Management Accounting,
Contemporary Issues in Finance.
This programme is accredited by the Students take a total of 8 courses per
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). year including core, optional and elective
courses/projects. For full details of the
optional and elective courses please refer
to our website.

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
at page 66-69.

The degree of Master of Arts (MA) is an Honours degree,

awarded by Heriot-Watt and the ancient universities
in Scotland and the UK including Aberdeen, Dundee,
Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Cambridge and
Oxford. At other universities in Scotland and the
UK, undergraduate degrees in the arts, liberal arts,
humanities or social sciences are awarded as Bachelor
of Arts (BA).

This programme is recognised by a number

of organisations which offer generous
merit and hardship scholarships. For more
information, see page 70.

Note: Courses are subject to changes.

Accredited by

Chartered Institute of
Management Accountants

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BUSINESS AND (CFA®) charter, which has become one
of the most respected and recognised

FINANCE investment credentials in the world. We

also acknowledge CFA credentials as entry
criteria, those who have passed Level II of
MA (Hons) the CFA Programme are eligible to apply for
direct entry into year 2.
Intake: September
Duration: Full-time, 3 years CORE COURSES
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees YEAR 1
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/340/6/0490) • Fundamentals of Finance
(MQA/FA4165) 11/24 • Personal Finance and Investment Ethics
• Financial Markets Theory
• Quantitative Methods
ACCREDITATION
• Organisational Behaviour
Business management and finance • Choose 3 elective courses’
professionals work with executive and
management teams to provide expert advice Elective courses available in Year 1 include
on the impacts and deployment of resources Introductory Economics, Management in
and processes throughout an organisation. a Global Context, Management Accounting
in Organisations, Human Resource
At Heriot-Watt, you will learn how to Management, Fundamentals of Marketing,
apply business management and finance Marketing Perspectives and Commercial
knowledge and skills to a range of different Law, Introductory Economics, Management
managerial, business and problem-solving in a Global Context, Management
situations, financial decisions, compliance Accounting in Organisations
issues and governance.

This undergraduate MA Honours degree YEAR 2

explores the interface between business and • Financial Technology
finance, in particular the management and • Mergers and Acquisitions
business implications of financial decision • Corporate Financial Theory
making. It is a specialist joint degree with • Strategic Management
equal emphasis given to the subject areas • Applied Financial Modelling in Python
of business and finance. The degree is • Business Research Method
particularly suited to students who wish • Financial Derivatives
to gain a firm grounding in business and • Choose 1 optional courses
management, but with an insight into Optional courses available in Year 2 include
the finance and financial operations of Employment Law, Business Venturing,
businesses and organisations. Consumer Behaviour, Resourcing and Talent
Management and Project Management.
This programme is accredited by the
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
YEAR 3
This degree has been acknowledged as
incorporating at least 70 percent of the CFA • Management or Finance Dissertation
Program Candidate Body of Knowledge • Banking
(CBOK) and placing emphasis on the CFA • International Bonds and Currency Markets
Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of • Contemporary Issues in Finance
Professional Conduct within the programme. • Choose 3 optional courses
This degree programme positions students
to obtain the Chartered Financial Analyst

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Optional courses available in Year 3 include
Global Business Analysis 1, International
Entrepreneurship, The Contemporary
Workforce, Retail Marketing, Changing
Trends in Employment, Marketing
Sustainability, Marketing and Management
of SMEs and Global Business Analysis 2.

Students take a total of 8 courses per year

including core, optional and elective courses/
projects. For full details of the optional and
elective courses please refer to our website.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements at
page 66-69.

The degree of Master of Arts (MA) is an undergraduate

Honours degree, awarded by Heriot-Watt and the ancient
universities in Scotland and the UK including Aberdeen,
Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Cambridge
and Oxford. At other universities in Scotland and the UK,
undergraduate degrees in the arts, liberal arts, humanities
or social sciences are awarded as Bachelor of Arts (BA).

This programme is recognised by a number

of organisations which offer generous
merit and hardship scholarships. For more
information, see page 70.

Note: Courses are subject to changes

Affiliated with

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INTERNATIONAL This programme is accredited by
the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

BUSINESS (MQA). In accordance with our normal

practice, our professionally orientated

MANAGEMENT programmes are designed to meet the

educational requirements for membership
of relevant professional institutions. In
MA (Hons) addition to recognition within Malaysia,
we seek accreditation by the relevant
Intake: September, January UK or international professional bodies
in accordance with their standard
Duration: Full-time, 3 years
procedures..
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees CORE COURSES
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/340/6/0657) YEAR 1
(MQA/FA7425) 03/26
• Human Resource Management
• Fundamentals of Marketing
ACCREDITATION • Intercultural Issues in Business
As the modern business world becomes and Management
increasingly complex, understanding the • Management in a Global Context
fundamental way in which businesses and • Operations Management
organisations operate - how they develop • Business Skills for the Machine Age
their strategies and make key decisions - • Enterprise: Concepts and Issues
is vital. • Options or Electives
YEAR 2
Our International Business Management • Logistics and Supply Chain Management
programme helps you to examine • Strategic Management
businesses and organisations; understand • Leading in Organisations
their structures and workings, people and • Business Research Methods
decision making processes; and then relate • Options or Electives
the theory to actual business situations to
prepare yourself for the real world. YEAR 3
• Management Dissertation 1
You will develop valuable communication, • Management Dissertation 2
problem solving and teamwork skills. Our • Global Business Analysis 1 -
programmes also offer relevant hands-on States and Markets
experience. • Global Business Analysis 2 -
Global Trends and Risks
All International Business Management • Options
degrees provide a strong grounding
in the principles of modern business
management and also introduce the
STREAMS
more functional areas of business and Students shall select any 1 Stream below.
management.
STREAM 1 MARKETING
International Business Management • Consumer Behaviour
students choose from a range of business- • Integrated Marketing Communications
oriented courses, which allow students • Retail Marketing
to tailor their degree to meet their career • Marketing Sustainability
needs and aspirations.

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STREAM 2 HUMAN RESOURCE
MANAGEMENT
• Organisational Behaviour
• Resourcing and Talent Management
• Employment Law
• The Contemporary Workforce
• Changing Trends in Employment

STREAM 3 ENTERPRISE
• Business Venturing
• Innovation Management
• International Entrepreneurship
• Marketing and Management of SMEs

STREAM 4 OPERATIONS AND ANALYTICS

• Quantitative Methods
• Project Management
• Innovation Management
• Business Analysis and Consulting

STREAM 5 GENERAL
• Commercial Law
• Options or Electives

Note: The choice of the Stream Course

is subject to a number of mandatory
courses in a semester and meeting the
pre-requisite. The offer of the courses is
subject to changes.
For full details of the optional and elective
courses please refer to our website.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
at page 66-69.

The degree of Master of Arts (MA) is an undergraduate

Honours degree, awarded by Heriot-Watt and the ancient
universities in Scotland and the UK including Aberdeen,
Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Cambridge
and Oxford. At other universities in Scotland and the
UK, undergraduate degrees in the arts, liberal arts,
humanities or social sciences are awarded as Bachelor
of Arts (BA).

Note: Courses are subject to changes.

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BACHELOR OF CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
BUSINESS • Operations Management
• Business Skills for the Second
ADMINISTRATION Machinery Age
• Choose 6 optional courses
BBA (Hons) YEAR 2
• Business Research Methods
Intake: September, January • Strategic Management
• Choose 6 optional or elective courses
Duration: Full-time, 3 years
YEAR 3
Fees: See website for details:
• Global Business Analysis 1-
www.hw.edu.my/fees
States and Markets
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/345/6/0564) • Global Business Analysis 2 - Global Trends
(MQA/FA4166) 05/24 and Risks
• Choose 4 optional courses
ACCREDITATION
The Bachelor of Business Administration ACROSS BOTH SEMESTERS
(Hons) degree, known as BBA (Hons), aims • Dissertation
to develop students’ understanding of Optional courses available from a wide
the area of business administration and range of business subjects such as
management, and develop practical skills Marketing, Human Resource Management,
appropriate for careers in this area. Management, Law and Entrepreneurship.
Elective courses are also available.
Theory and practice are given equal Students take a total of 8 courses per
emphasis to provide a holistic year including core, optional and elective
understanding of the role of business courses/projects.
administration as well as knowledge of and
skills associated with business start-up, For full details of the optional and elective
growth and innovation. You will develop courses please refer to our website.
valuable communication, problem solving
and teamwork skills. ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
This programme is accredited by the at page 66-69.
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
In accordance with our normal practice, Note: Courses are subject to changes.
our professionally orientated programmes
are designed to meet the educational
requirements for membership of relevant
professional institutions. In addition to
recognition within Malaysia, we seek
accreditation by the relevant UK or
international professional bodies in
accordance with their standard procedures.

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MARKETING YEAR 2
• Global Strategic Marketing
• Digital Analytics for Marketing
MA (Hons) • Responsible Marketing
• Project Management
Intake: September, January • Business Research methods
Duration: Full-time, 3 years • Integrated Marketing Comms
• Marketing Project
Fees: See website for details:
• Innovation Management
www.hw.edu.my/fees
YEAR 3
Programme: KPT/JPS (N/0415/6/0002)
(MQA/PA15449) 05/27 • Leisure Marketing
• Retail Marketing or International
Entrepreneurship
ACCREDITATION • Branding
This programme is accredited by the • Digital Marketing
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). • Marketing Sustainability
In accordance with our normal practice
ACROSS BOTH SEMESTERS
our professionally orientated programmes
are designed to meet the educational • Dissertation
requirements for membership in relevant
professional institutions. In addition to ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
recognition within Malaysia, we seek Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
accreditation by the relevant UK or at page 66-69.
international professional bodies in
accordance with their standard procedures. The degree of Master of Arts (MA) is an undergraduate
Honours degree, awarded by Heriot-Watt and the ancient
MA Marketing is part of the Chartered universities in Scotland and the UK including Aberdeen,
Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Cambridge
Institute of Marketing (CIM) Graduate and Oxford. At other universities in Scotland and the
Gateway Programme. This degree was UK, undergraduate degrees in the arts, liberal arts,
developed in line with the CIM professional humanities or social sciences are awarded as Bachelor
of Arts (BA).
award criteria and upon completion you
will gain a professional CIM accreditation.
Students can choose to study for the
Certificate and/or Diploma in Professional
Marketing or Professional Digital Marketing
alongside their degree, and study for five
years after graduating.

CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
• Quantitative Methods
• Fundamentals of Marketing
• Human Resource Management
• Consumer Behaviour
• Business Skills for the Second Machine Age
• Operations and Supply Chain Management

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CHEMICAL is internationally recognised and accredited
by the institute of chemical engineers

ENGINEERING (IChemE). Our MEng qualification

is designed to satisfy the academic
requirements set by the Engineering
MEng Council UK for registration as a Chartered
Engineer (CEng) status.
Intake: September, January
Duration: Full-time, 4 years CORE COURSES
Fees: See website for details: YEAR 1
www.hw.edu.my/fees Covers important themes focused on
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/524/6/0041) (MQA/ fundamentals of chemical engineering
FA5107) 11/26 with a mini group-based design project
consolidates the topics covered in this year
of study.
ACCREDITATION
• Industrial Chemical Processes
Chemical engineering is a broad-based • Fluid Mechanics
discipline combining mathematics and • Chemical Thermodynamics
science, which has an important - though • Introductory Chemical Kinetics
often hidden - impact on society. It is about • Maths Engineers & Scientists 3
transforming raw materials into valuable • Thermodynamics
and desirable products, creating durable • Heat Transfer
products and services, and producing the • Process Design A
enabling technology and know-how for • Mathematical Modeling for Chemical E
a sustainable future.
YEAR 2
Chemical engineers’ input is valuable at
Provides opportunities to analyse key
every stage of a project from the initial
operations in the industry, particularly the
idea through to the product emerging at
separation, reactions and how processes
the end of the line and even to the market.
are controlled. The knowledge for this
Chemical engineers are highly valued by
year is consolidated in a multi-disciplinary
employers for their all-round-skills and
group-based project.
job prospects are excellent. Graduates
are employed in many sectors from fine • Separation Processes A
chemicals and food products to utility • Chemical Reaction Engineering
suppliers, polymers and the oil industry. • Process Control
• Sustainable Development and
This degree will allow you to understand Engineering Management
the chemical and physical principles • Separation Processes B
underlying chemical engineering concepts, • Multiphase Thermodynamics
and help you to cultivate the ability to apply • Process Health and Safety
your skills to real practical engineering • Bioprocessing
challenges. It would also develop your
transferable skills in communication,
team working, industrial and commercial
awareness and career management.

This programme is accredited by the

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
Besides, the programme is accredited
and recognised by the Board of Engineers
Malaysia (BEM). Moreover, the programme

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YEAR 3
A central theme is the advanced
analysis of key processing operations
and their modeling and simulation.
The major capstone group-based
technical design project is also
undertaken at this stage.
• Separation Processes C
• Sustainability Management and
Process Economics
• Process Optimisation, Integration
and Analysis
• Particle Technology
• Chemical Reaction, Modeling
and Control
• Applied Transport Phenomena
• Process Engineering Design Project
• Industrial Training (Min 8 weeks)

YEAR 4
Optional courses from a range of
specialist engineering subjects.
Two major projects are taken in
this year: an in-depth individual
research project; and an enhanced
group-based design project,
where students can demonstrate
their skills in process design and
commercial awareness, culminating
in a board-style presentation to senior
industry leaders.
• MEng Design Project
• MEng Research Project
• Plus 4 optional courses related to
Oil & Gas Technology, Bioprocessing,
Energy Engineering, Environmental
Engineering, and Formulation.
Engineering

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry
Requirements at page 66-69.

Accredited by

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VALENTINA
NICSON’S
STORY IN CIVIL ENGINEERING

VALENTINA NICSON
MEng Civil Engineering

As an international student of civil engineering at Heriot Watt University it was

exciting and fun especially as I got to experience face to face learning and teaching
along with online lectures. As a student, I received a lot of assistance in terms of career
such as career vacancies from the lecturers or the career department of the school.

Throughout my whole journey of studying at Heriot-Watt, I found all the learning

materials are accessible and guided well by the lecturers. What I loved the most is the
friendly lecturers, who were all willing to help on tutorials and provide a lot of advice
and guidance which gave us better insights. Moreover, group projects throughout my
civil engineering course allowed me to bond with my course friends and improve my
communication skills. The experience was fun and worth the four years of study. I would
highly recommend students to join Heriot Watt University Malaysia.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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CIVIL CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
ENGINEERING • Analysis of Determinate Structures
• Hydraulics and Hydrology A
MEng • Surveying and GIS
• Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
• Civil Engineering Materials
Intake: September • Stress Analysis and Element Strength
Duration: Full-time, 4 years • Design Studies A - Problem Solving
Fees: See website for details: • Statistics for Science
www.hw.edu.my/fees
YEAR 2
Programme: MEng: KPT/JPS (R/526/6/0108)
• Indeterminate Structures
(MQA/FA6195) 08/27
• Geology and Soil Properties
• Design of Steel Elements
ACCREDITATION • Transport Design, Infrastructure and
The programme covers the main civil Society
engineering disciplines of structures, • Hydraulics and Hydrology B
geotechnics, water, environmental, highway • Geotechnics A - Intro to Soil Mechanics
and project management that equips • Design of Concrete Elements
students with the key skills and knowledge • Environmental Technology and
required to become chartered civil engineers. Management
YEAR 3
The core curriculum begins with
• Geotechnics B - Soil Strength
fundamentals in all main subject areas,
• Civil Engineering Design Project
concentrating on analysis and materials
• Foundation Engineering
behaviour followed by increasing focus on
• Industrial Training
design and management in the specialisation
years. Throughout, there is also an emphasis Plus 5 optional courses related to structural
on the personal development of students engineering, transportation engineering
within the professional environment. The and water engineering.
career prospects for our graduates includes
these high demand sectors for civil engineers YEAR 4
namely the construction, utilities, energy and • Civil Engineering Professional Design
transportation sectors. Project
• Dissertation 1 Civil Engineering Discipline
This degree is internationally accredited • Dissertation 2 Civil Engineering Discipline
by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Plus 4 optional courses related to structural
Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), engineering, water engineering and project
Chartered Institution of Highways and management.
Transportation (CIHT) and Institute of
Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the For full details of optional courses, please
Engineering Council for the purposes of refer to our website.
fully meeting the academic requirement for
registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Our MEng programme is also recognised by
the Board of Engineers Malaysia (BEM) and Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
fully accredited by the Malaysian Engineering at page 66-69.
Accreditation Council (EAC).
Accredited by

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ELECTRICAL AND CORE COURSES
YEAR 1
ELECTRONIC • Circuits and Analysis
• Digital Design and Programming

ENGINEERING • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3

• Sustainable Development and Engineering
Management
MEng • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
• Intro Electricity and Magnetism
Intake: September • Electrical Power and Machines
• Computer Architecture and
Duration: Full-time, 4 years
Embedded Systems
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees YEAR 2
Programme: MEng: KPT/JPS (R/523/6/0265) • Semiconductor Electronics
(MQA/FA6194) 08/27 • System Project
• Engineering Mathematics and Statistics
ACCREDITATION • Time Frequency and Signal Analysis
Electrical and electronic engineering plays • Signals and Systems
a significant role in modern society. From • Electrical Energy Systems
the electricity that powers our lives to the • Electromagnetism
mobile phones that enable communication
and provide entertainment, the technologies YEAR 3
around us inspire wonder. Highly trained • MEng Group Project
engineers are needed to specify and • Professional and Industrial Studies
design such systems and devise electronic • MEng Group Project 2
engineering solutions for future challenges • Industrial Training
such as electric transportation, renewable Students undertake a compulsory industrial
energy generation, robot systems and medical training placement after completing Year 3.
diagnostics. An Engineering degree can Optional and elective courses available for
provide access to exciting global opportunities. Year 3 include:
• Linear Control
This programme is accredited by the • Digital Signal Processing
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). • Advanced Analogue Electronics
Our MEng qualification is designed to satisfy • Sustainable Energy and Power Systems
the academic requirements set by the • Communication Devices and Systems
Engineering Council UK for registration as
YEAR 4
a Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
MEng students do Project 1 and Project 2
plus four optional courses:
Chartered engineers enjoy excellent prospects,
• Electrical Power System
enhanced employability and high salaries.
• Digital Signal Processing
• Distributed Generation
Our MEng programme is accredited and
• Renewable Generation and Conversion
recognised by the Board of Engineers Malaysia
(BEM). Graduates from this programme are Students take a total of eight core and
eligible for registration with BEM under the optional courses as well as projects each year.
Electrical Discipline.

For registration by the Board of Engineers

Malaysia (BEM), an additional year to complete
the MEng programme is required plus a
minimum of 10 weeks industrial placement.

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MEng ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
All students by default will be enrolled into
the MEng programme at the point of entry.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
at page 66-69.

Accredited by

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MECHANICAL Chartered Engineers enjoy excellent

ENGINEERING prospects, enhanced employability and

high salaries.

MEng (Hons) Our MEng programme is accredited and

recognised by the Board of Engineers
Intake: September, January Malaysia (BEM) and fully accredited by
Duration: Full-time, 4 years the Malaysian Engineering Accreditation
Council (EAC).
Fees: See website for details:
www.hw.edu.my/fees
CORE COURSES
Programme: MEng: KPT/JPS (R/521/6/0092)
YEAR 1
(MQA/FA5108) 11/26
• Design and Manufacture 2
• Fluid Mechanics A
ACCREDITATION • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 3
Mechanical engineers play key roles • Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 4
in every industrial sector which can • Mechanics of Materials A
range from transportation, energy, and • Dynamics
aerospace to packaging, manufacturing • Electrical Power and Machines
and maintenance, processing, building and • Thermodynamics A
infrastructure. Today, this is even more so YEAR 2
with the increasing reliance in machinery • Sustainable Development and
and automation across all sectors across Engineering Management
the globe. • Design and Manufacture 3 and 4
• Mechanics of Materials B
The job scope of Mechanical Engineers • Fluids Mechanics B
offers varied and exciting work • Vibration Analysis and
environments where many skills are Control Engineering
brought together to create innovative • Thermodynamics B
products and designs of systems and • Automotive Technologies 1 (optional)
machineries. • Energy Studies (optional)

The degree aims to produce graduate YEAR 3

engineers who are able to meet the • Engineering Design
challenging needs of today’s and • Engineering Manufacture
tomorrow’s industries and society. • Group Project 1
The curriculum is rigorous to ensure a Optional courses:
solid foundation in current mechanical • Fluids 1
engineering principles enriched with • Heat Exchangers and Heat Transfer
industrial relevance and group work. • Dynamics 1
• Advanced Thermodynamics Applications
This programme is accredited by the • Dynamics 2
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA). • Advanced Mechanics of Materials 1
MEng are internationally recognised by the • Fluids 2
Institute of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE).
Students undertake a compulsory
Our MEng qualification is designed to
satisfy the academic requirements set by industrial training placement.
the Engineering Council UK for registration
as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

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YEAR 4
• Failure Accident Analysis
• Group Project 2 and 3
• Professional and Industrial Studies
• Computational Fluid Dynamics with
Heat Transfer
• Specialist Engineering Technologies 2
• Individual Project

Students take a total of 8 courses per

year including core, optional and elective
courses/projects. For full details of the
optional and elective courses please refer
to our website.

MEng MECHANICAL ENGINEERING

BEng students who meet the progression
requirements for the MEng programme
may transfer programmes at the end of
Year 2.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
at page 66-69.

Accredited by

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AMIR TAZREE’S
STORY IN PSYCHOLOGY

AMIR TAZREE
BSc (Hons) Psychology
Process Executive at Cognizant,
Teaneck, New Jersey USA

Doing my major at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia opened up many doors for me

because the beauty of the course is that it covers a range of psychological topics
(e.g., forensic psychology, psychoeducation and many more). This allows those who
don’t necessarily know exactly what field of psychology they want to pursue to
understand different scopes of psychology and be exposed to new knowledge they
might not be aware of.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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PSYCHOLOGY ACCREDITATION
Both of our undergraduate Psychology
programmes at the Malaysia Campus are
BSc (Hons) accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications
Agency (MQA), and the British
Intake: September, January Psychological Society (BPS).
Duration: Full-time, 3 years
Fees: See website for details: CORE COURSES
www.hw.edu.my/fees YEAR 1
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0081) • Cognitive Psychology
(MQA/FA8056) 04/26 • Development Psychology
• Philosophy and History of Psychology
Our Psychology graduates have a strong • Research Methods and Analysis 3 and 4
record of employment, building careers in • Social Psychology
business, teaching, counselling, nursing, • Human Resource Management
probation work and market research. • Organisational Behavior
YEAR 2
Psychology is the science of behaviour • Cognition Across the Lifespan
and the mind. It uses a variety of scientific • Cross-cultural Psychology
methods to explore key areas, including the • Forensic Psychology
influence that our biology has on behaviour, • Health Psychology
the ways in which we develop from early • Industrial Training (June to August)
infancy to adulthood; the ways in which we • Research Methods and Analysis 5 and 6
perceive, think, solve problems and make • Biological Psychology
decisions; and the way we interact with • Social Cognition and Personality
each other. All of these approaches enable
theories to be developed and tested within YEAR 3
psychology. Our programmes focus on • Advanced Social Psychology
challenges in the real world and consider • Cognitive Rehabilitation
how psychology can help us address them. • Neuropsychology
• Psychology and Mental Health
Psychologists work in settings such as • Psychology of Education
education, health and mental ill-health, • Research Project 1 and 2
sport and exercise, systems design, • Workplace Psychology
the environment, and forensic and
Students take a total of 8 courses per year
criminological analysis, where theory
as per the list above.
and practice come together.

BSc (Hons) Psychology is taught across ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Heriot-Watt University’s three main Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
global campuses in Edinburgh, Dubai, at page 66-69.
and Malaysia. This means our students
can easily transfer for one semester or
more across our campuses and continue
to study the same content whilst enjoying
extremely beneficial life experiences. Accredited by

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PSYCHOLOGY students can easily transfer for one
semester or more across our campuses

WITH and continue to study the same content

whilst enjoying extremely beneficial

MANAGEMENT life experiences.

BSc (Hons) CORE COURSES

YEAR 1
Intake: September, January • Cognitive Psychology
• Developmental Psychology
Duration: Full-time, 3 years
• Human Development and Intelligence
Fees: See website for details: • Research Methods and Analysis 3 and 4
www.hw.edu.my/fees • Philosophy and History of Psychology
Programme: KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0075) • Social Psychology
(MQA/FA5343) 08/25 • Two courses from Business Management
(Human Resource Management,
Psychology is the scientific study of the Organisational Behaviour)
relationship between mind and behaviour. YEAR 2
It asks why people, in general, behave as • Biological Psychology
they do and why some people behave in • Cognition across the Lifespan
unexpected or atypical ways. Findings • Cross-cultural Psychology
from psychological studies help us to • Industrial Training (June to August)
enhance people’s everyday experiences • Biological Psychology
and improve lives. • Research Methods and Analysis 5 and 6
• Social Cognition and Personality
Psychologists employ a wide range of • Two courses from Business Management
research skills such as observation, surveys (Business Venturing, Innovation
and experiments. This Bachelor’s degree Management)
aims to introduce you to these scientific YEAR 3
methods and the critical evaluations that
• Advanced Social Psychology
go into answering important questions
• Neuropsychology
from a psychological perspective.
• Psychology of Education
• Research Project 1 and 2
The psychology component of the
• Two courses from Business Management
programme (70%) covers the discipline’s
(Changing Trends in Employment and
main areas, namely social psychology,
The Contemporary Workforce)
developmental psychology, cognitive
• Workplace Psychology
psychology, biological psychology,
individual differences and research
For full details of the optional courses
methods, and emphasises their application
please refer to our website.
to various employment-related contexts.
The management component of the
programme (30%) introduces a range of ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
topics that are relevant to psychology Refer to Summary of Entry Requirements
such as consumer behavior, marketing, at page 66-69.
human resource management and
project management.
Accredited by
BSc (Hons) Psychology with Management
is taught across Heriot-Watt University’s
three main global campuses in Edinburgh,
Dubai, and Malaysia. This means our

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HERIOT-WATT
FUTURE
STUDY AT MADE
ALL OF OUR PROGRAMMES ARE GROUPED INTO
SUBJECT TABLES ON THE FOLLOWING PAGES
WITH AN INDICATION OF THE LEVEL OF AWARD.

TO GET MORE DETAILED INFORMATION ON

THE STRUCTURE OF OUR PROGRAMMES
INCLUDING COURSE CONTENT, ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS, MODES OF DELIVERY, FEES
AND FUNDING PLEASE GO TO OUR WEBSITE.

www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

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FOUNDATION
PROGRAMMES
Our Foundation Programmes are designed to provide you with a pathway into
an undergraduate degree in disciplines including Engineering, Actuarial Science,
Management, Psychology, Computing Science and Statistical Data Science.
They are designed to help you bridge the gap between your school qualifications
and the demands of a university degree. Upon successful completion of this
programme you will be able to progress directly into your chosen degree programme.

T Taught Programme www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

Programme Intake Award

T Foundation in Science January, Certificate
KPT/JPS (R2/0011/3/0223) (MQA/FA3952) 07/30 April, July,
September
T Foundation in Business January, Certificate
KPT/JPS (R/010/3/0240) (MQA/FA4351) 03/24 April, July,
September

UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMMES
For students wishing to pursue undergraduate studies (MA, BA, BSc, MEng), Heriot-Watt
University Malaysia offers an impressive range of full-time programmes. Our portfolio of
our undergraduate programmes covers a wide range of career-focused specialisms and
most programmes are accredited by relevant professional bodies.

T Taught Programme www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia

SCHOOL OF ENERGY, GEOSCIENCE, INFRASTRUCTURE AND SOCIETY

Programme Intake Award
T Quantity Surveying January, BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/0734/6/0001) (MQA/FA4369) 06/24 September
T Civil Engineering September MEng
KPT/JPS (R/526/6/0108) (MQA/FA6195) 08/27

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SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING AND PHYSICAL SCIENCES 
Programme Intake Award
T Chemical Engineering January, MEng
KPT/JPS (R/524/6/0041) (MQA/FA5107) 11/26 September
T Electrical and Electronic Engineering September MEng
KPT/JPS (R/523/6/0265) (MQA/FA6194) 08/27
T Mechanical Engineering January, MEng
KPT/JPS (R/521/6/0092) (MQA/FA5108) 11/26 September

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICAL AND COMPUTER SCIENCES

Programme Intake Award
T Actuarial Science September BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/462/6/0008) (MQA/FA4167) 06/24
T Statistical Data Science September BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/462/6/0018) (MQA/FA8513) 06/27
T Computing Science January, BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (N/481/6/0833) (MQA/PA14530) 06/26 September

EDINBURGH BUSINESS SCHOOL

Programme Intake Award
T Accounting and Business Finance January, MA (Hons)*
KPT/JPS (R/344/6/0452) (MQA/FA7011) 03/26 September
T Business and Finance September MA (Hons)*
KPT/JPS (R/340/6/0490) (MQA/FA4165) 11/24
T International Business Management January, MA (Hons)*
KPT/JPS (R/340/6/0657) (MQA/FA7425) 03/26 September
T Bachelor of Business Administration January, BBA (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/345/6/0564) (MQA/FA4166) 05/24 September
T Marketing January, MA (Hons)*
KPT/JPS (N/0415/6/0002)(MQA/PA15449) 05/27 September

SCHOOL OF SOCIAL SCIENCES

Programme Intake Award
T Psychology January, BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0081) (MQA/FA8056) 04/26 September
T Psychology with Management January, BSc (Hons)
KPT/JPS (R/311/6/0075) (MQA/FA5343) 08/25 September

*The degree of Master of Arts (MA) is an undergraduate Honours degree, awarded by Heriot-Watt and the ancient
universities in Scotland and the UK including Aberdeen, Dundee, Edinburgh, Glasgow, St Andrews, Cambridge and
Oxford. At other universities in Scotland and the UK, undergraduate degrees in the arts, liberal arts, humanities or
social sciences are awarded as Bachelor of Arts (BA).

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SUMMARY OF
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
FOUNDATION PROGRAMME

PROGRAMME SPM/ SUBJECT REQUIREMENT

IGCSE
Foundation in 5C FOR ENGINEERING PATHWAY
Science 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics,
Chemistry, Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
FOR ACTUARIAL, COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DATA SCIENCE PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics,
Mathematics and Additional Mathematics.
FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Physics and
Mathematics.
FOR BUSINESS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Mathematics
and Physics.
FOR PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Mathematics
and Physics.

Foundation in 5C FOR ACCOUNTING AND FINANCE PATHWAY

Business 5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English
and Mathematics.
FOR BUSINESS PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English and
a pass in Mathematics
FOR BUILT ENVIRONMENT* PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English and
Mathematics (*Excluding Civil Engineering)
FOR PSYCHOLOGY PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Mathematics
and Science.
FOR ACTUARIAL, COMPUTING SCIENCE AND DATA SCIENCE PATHWAY
5Cs in SPM/IGCSE or equivalent, in relevant subjects including English, Mathematics
and Additional Mathematics.

Progression to your chosen undergraduate programme may require pre-requisite

subjects with specific grades at the SPM/IGCSE equivalent levels in addition to your
Foundation results.

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 UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
QUALIFICATION
PROGRAMME
NAME STPM/ IB SMA WACE/
***UEC *CPU FIS FIB Pre-requisite subjects
A-Level Diploma 3 SACE
BSc (Hons) ABB 28 points 8 8 ATAR NA Grade Grade STPM/A-Level: A in Mathematics
Actuarial points 90** C C SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics
IB Diploma: Minimum 6 in HL
Science or less average average
Mathematics: AA
UEC: A1 in Mathematics and Advanced
BSc (Hons) Mathematics
Statistical WACE: Minimum 80% in Mathematics
Data Science Method
SACE: Minimum 17.0 in Mathematics
Method
FIS/FIB: A in Mathematics and
C in English.
BSc (Hons) BBB 26 points 8 12 ATAR 80% Grade Grade STPM/A-level: B in Mathematics
Computing points 80 C C IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in HL
Mathematics: AA or AI
Science or less average average
SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics
UEC: A in Mathematics
WACE/SACE: B in Mathematics
Method or Specialist Mathematics
CPU: Minimum 70% in Mathematics
FIS/FIB: B in Mathematics and
C in English.
MEng BBC 26 points 8 15 ATAR 75% Grade NA STPM/A-level/or equivalent: B in
Chemical points 75 C Mathematics and Chemistry
IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL
Engineering or less average
Chemistry and Mathematics: AA
(or 5 in HL Mathematics: AI)
SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics and
Chemistry
UEC: A in Mathematics and Chemistry
WACE: Minimum 65% in Mathematics
Method and Chemistry
SACE: Minimum 15.0 in Mathematics
Method and Chemistry
CPU: Minimum 70% in Mathematics
and Chemistry.
FIS: C in Mathematics, Chemistry and
English.
MEng BBC 26 points 8 15 ATAR 75% Grade NA STPM/A-level/or equivalent: B in
Civil points 75 C Mathematics and Physics
IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL Physics
Engineering or less average
and Mathematics: AA (or 5 in HL
Mathematics: AI)
SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics and
Physics
UEC: A in Mathematics and Physics
WACE: Minimum 65% in Mathematics
Method and Physics
SACE: Minimum 15.0 in Mathematics
Method and Physics
CPU: Minimum 70% in Mathematics
and Physics.
FIS: C in Mathematics, Physics and
English.
MEng BBC 26 points 8 15 ATAR 75% Grade NA STPM/A-level/or equivalent: B in
Mechanical points 75 C Mathematics and Physics
IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL Physics
Engineering or less average
and Mathematics: AA (or 5 in HL
Mathematics: AI)
SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics and Physics
UEC: A in Mathematics and Physics
WACE: Minimum 65% in Mathematics
Method and Physics
SACE: Minimum 15.0 in Mathematics
Method and Physics
CPU: Minimum 70% in Mathematics
and Physics.
FIS: C in Mathematics, Physics and
English.
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SUMMARY OF ENTRY
REQUIREMENTS (CONTINUED)
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMMES
QUALIFICATION
PROGRAMME
NAME STPM/ IB SMA WACE/
***UEC *CPU FIS FIB Pre-requisite subjects
A-Level Diploma 3 SACE
MEng Electrical BBC 26 points 8 15 points ATAR 75% Grade NA STPM/A-level/or equivalent: B in
and or less 75 C Mathematics and Physics
IB Diploma: Minimum 5 in SL
Electronic average
Physics and Mathematics: AA
Engineering (or 5 in HL Mathematics: AI)
SMA 3: 8.0 in Mathematics and
Physics
UEC: A in Mathematics and Physics
WACE: Minimum 65% in
Mathematics Method and Physics
SACE: Minimum 15.0 in
Mathematics Method and Physics
CPU: Minimum 70% in
Mathematics and Physics
FIS: C in Mathematics, Physics
and English.

BSc (Hons) BBC 26 points 8 15 points ATAR 75% Grade Grade FIS/FIB: C in English
Quantity or less 75 C C Note: Minimum C in Mathematics
Surveying average average at SPM/IGCSE level or equivalent.

BSc (Hons) CCC 25 points 7.5 20 points ATAR 70% Grade Grade FIS/FIB: C in English.
Psychology or less 70 C C Note: Minimum C in Science and
BSc (Hons) average average Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE level
Psychology with or equivalent.
Management

MA (Hons) STPM 24 points 6.0 30 points ATAR 50% Pass Pass IB Diploma: 24 points excluding
Accounting C+C+ or less 50 and and TOK and EE.
and Business A-level eligible eligible Note: Minimum C in Mathematics
Finance DDD to to at SPM/IGCSE level or equivalent.
receive receive
the the MQA requires Malaysian students
award award to possess a MUET Band 2 or
equivalent qualification in order
to register for the programme
when using an entry qualification
whereby the medium of instruction
is not in English, e.g. UEC, STPM.

MA (Hons) STPM 24 points 6.0 30 points ATAR 50% Pass Pass IB Diploma: 24 points excluding
Business and CC or less 50 and and TOK and EE.
Finance A-level eligible eligible Note: Minimum Pass in
DDD to to Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE level or
receive receive equivalent.
the the
award award
Bachelor STPM 24 points 6.0 30 points ATAR 50% Pass Pass IB Diploma: 24 points excluding
of Business CC or less 50 and and TOK and EE.
Administration A-level eligible eligible Note: Minimum pass in
(Hons) DDD to to Mathematics at SPM/IGCSE level
MA (Hons) receive receive or equivalent.
International the the
Business award award
Management
MA (Hons)
Marketing

*CPU: based on six best relevant subjects including English (average score) **May be subject to school assessment
***UEC: 5 subjects not less than B grade.
Information on this page is a guide only and some programmes may require higher entry requirements for some or
all subjects. The University reserves the right to change this without prior notice. If your country’s qualification is not
listed, or you have any questions, contact our Recruitment and Admissions Office: MYadmissions@hw.ac.uk

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE
REQUIREMENTS
The following are the English language requirements for
entry into our programmes.
ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS * May not be
UG - Actuarial appropriate for visa
Qualification Foundation UG and Statistical PG application purposes
Data Science by EMGS. Please speak
IELTS Academic / IELTS to our Education
5.5 6 6.5 6.5
Indicator
Consultant for more
TOEFL iBT / Special Home
72 79 85 85 information.
Edition
Pearson PTE Academic 60 65 68 68
Cambridge (New) 162 169 176 176 Please speak to
FCE Grade our Education
FCE Grade FCE Grade FCE Grade A
Cambridge (Old) A CAE Consultant for other
C B CAE Grade C
Grade C English proficiency
MUET Band 3 Band 4 Band 5 Band 5 equivalencies and
Heriot-Watt English (PSEP entry.
C C C C
Intermediate)*
SPM C B+ A A
1119 GCE-O C B A A
GCSE/IGCSE C B A A
UEC B4 B3 A2 A2
In order to study effectively at Heriot-Watt, you need excellent
English language skills. For those who need assistance, and do not
meet the English entry requirements above, Heriot-Watt University
Malaysia provides a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP).
Pre-Sessional English Programme English Requirements
Minimum requirements For more information on
Qualifications our English programmes,
Intermediate Lower Intermediate
IELTS 5.0 4.5 please contact:
Cambridge 155-161 147-154
Pearson PTE Academic 36-50 29-35 Recruitment and
TOEFL 44-56 32-43 Admissions Office
Heriot-Watt University
This course is designed for students who need to raise Malaysia
their level of English to effectively participate in an No 1, Jalan Venna P5/2,
academic setting. There are programmes which may Precint 5,
require you to take an external English test (MUET/IELTS/ 62200 Putrajaya
PTE/TOEFL/etc.) as specified by the programme standard Malaysia
set by the Malaysia Quality Agency. Please speak to our
Education Consultant for more information. www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia
Course structure: 10 weeks/20 hours a week. Assessment E: hwum@hw.ac.uk
will be 60% exam and 40% coursework. T: +60 3 8894 3888
Depending on your level of English, you will enter into F: +60 3 8894 3999
one or both levels:
• Lower Intermediate level: January and April (For entry
into April or July Foundation intakes) (N/KJP/00177)
• Intermediate level: June and October (For entry into
September or January degree intakes) (N/KJP/00178)
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SCHOLARSHIPS
AND
TUITION FEES

At Heriot-Watt, we believe that

a university education is an investment
in your future. In order to help with
your finances, we offer a range of
scholarships to qualifying students.

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TUITION FEES FAMILY DISCOUNT
For full details of current tuition fees for A discount of 10% is granted to immediate
local and international students, please family members (including parents,
visit: www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/study/fees/ spouse, and siblings) of a Heriot-Watt
tuition.htm University alumni and currently registered
students of Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
SCHOLARSHIPS This discount is awarded on receipt of
documentary evidence proving the
Our range of scholarships to qualifying relationship of the registered applicant
students includes those offered by Heriot- and the alumnus or student.
Watt and industry partners. For full details of
all the scholarships and assistance offered,
PTPTN FUNDING
visit: www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/study/fees/
scholarships.htm You can apply for PTPTN loans to
supplement tuition fees at our campus
LEADERS WITH IMPACT provided that you are a Malaysian citizen
SCHOLARSHIP pursuing full time undergraduate
studies here.
This scholarship supports our university’s
vision in enabling Malaysian youth from APPLICATION ADVICE
B40 families with access to a Heriot-Watt
University education, provide educational We also support and advise students in
financial support, build career and life the application of loans and grants. The
skills, regardless of their background or Scholarship and Financial Aid Unit assists
circumstances in life. in providing certification for documents
required for the application for EPF
These scholarships are for 10 students for withdrawals, bank loans and more.
the next 10 years who have completed myScholarship@hw.ac.uk
SPM/STPM/UEC or equivalent examination.
Successful candidates will be awarded
with 100% tuition fee, and a cost-of-living
allowance of up to RM1,300 per month for
the entire duration of study.

MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
The University offers a number of merit
scholarships of up to RM12,000 of tuition
fees to recognise high achieving students.

How does it work?

• Up to three employees from the
same organisation enrolling for any
postgraduate programme within the
same intake will be entitled to a 25%
reduction in fees for all.
• Four employees and above from the
same organisation enrolling for any
postgraduate programme within the
same intake will each receive a 30%
reduction in fees.

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SPONSORSHIPS Below is a list of the corporate organisations
that provide scholarships for our
programmes.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia forges
many partnerships with industry to ensure Applications for these scholarships may
that our programmes stay relevant to be directed through our Education
industry needs and to open doors for our Consultants via the Student Recruitment
students to work with them. and Admissions unit, or you may need to
apply directly to the organisations. You
The corporate organisations that we should read and understand the terms and
maintain close ties with, provide generous conditions for each of the scholarships at
scholarships for those who wish to pursue the respective organisation’s website below
their studies at our University, with before applying for them.
numerous benefits as well as providing
partial or full scholarships. This can be in For more details, visit:
the form of job security, internships, www.hw.edu.my/scholarships
or even additional living allowances.

Gamuda Suruhanjaya Sekuriti TSH Resources Berhad Genting Malaysia

Gamuda Scholarship Securities Commission TSH Group Scholarship Genting Malaysia
Scholarship Award Scholarship Award
(GENM Scholarship)

HongLeong Foundation YTL Foundation FWD Takaful Experian

Hong Leong Foundation YTL Foundation Leaders with Impact Leaders with Impact
Scholarship Scholarships Scholarship Scholarship

Jabatan Perkhidmatan Yayasan UEM Yayasan Tunku Abdul Petronas

Awam Yayasan UEM Rahman Petronas Education
Scholarship Programme Leaders with Impact Sponsorship Programme
Scholarship

Maxis Sarawak Energy Berhad OCBC Bank

Maxis What’s Next Sarawak Energy OCBC Public
Scholarship Scholarship Scholarship

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 GLOBAL NETWORK
YOUR FUTURE MADE
THE WATT CLUB
Founded in 1854, The Watt Club is
understood to be the oldest alumni
association in the UK. Lifetime
membership is automatic upon
graduation from Heriot-Watt,
and is free to all graduates of
the University.

AN INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION
With several branches around the
world, The Watt Club can help you
keep in touch with Heriot-Watt
alumni wherever your career takes
you. We run a regular bulletin online
which allows you to keep up with
alumni worldwide and send our yearly
magazine to graduates around
the world.

A DISTINGUISHED HISTORY
We are proud of our distinguished
history, which stretches back nearly
200 years. Our Watt Club Medal and
Prize continue a tradition of awarding
Heriot-Watt’s most able students I love the international diversity
which has been part of the Club since of the University. I get to meet
its inception, and The Watt Club people from all walks of life
Council acts to ensure the voices of as the University has a great
alumni continue to be heard for years mobility programme, allowing
to come. students from other countries
to come here, and vice versa.
EXCELLENT GRADUATE This gives me great exposure
OPPORTUNITIES on the global context in terms
We work to provide our alumni with of culture and diversity.
opportunities throughout their lives
PENNY LOW
through several initiatives including:
BSC (HONS) PSYCHOLOGY
a number of continuing professional
development courses and networking WITH MANAGEMENT
opportunities through our social
media channels.

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HOW TO APPLY
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia accepts applications
all year round. Please follow one of the application
routes below.
APPLY ONLINE
You can apply online for our programmes at
bit.ly/hwumapply. You must create an account to use
the online application form. You don’t have to complete
the application in one session; you can save the
information you have already entered and return
to complete it at a later date. There is a help facility
on each page of the online form.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS
Please remember to upload supporting documents
so that we can make a decision on your application.
This includes proof of English language proficiency
and original or certified copies of academic transcripts.
Please refer to the supplemental item checklist on the
Online Application form:
http://bit.ly/hwumaccount
See website for details of fees:
www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/study/fees/tuition.htm

RESPONSE TO YOUR
APPLICATION
All applications will be carefully considered by our
admissions team and one of the following three
responses will be given:

Unconditional Offer: meaning that you have been

accepted to the academic programme. Please respond
to the offer within two weeks of receipt.
Conditional Offer: meaning that you will be required
to submit additional supporting documents prior to
acceptance to the programme.
Rejection: we will inform you that your application has
been unsuccessful this time. This does not prevent you
from applying again to another programme meeting
the programme minimum entry requirement.
We will reply to you by email. Please ensure that you
provide us with the correct email address.

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BANK DETAILS
Payable to
Heriot-Watt University
Malaysia
SDN BHD
Account Number
5140-1102-2817
Bank name
Malayan Banking Berhad
(Maybank)
Bank address
Floor 8, Menara Maybank,
100 Jalan Tun Perak,
50050 Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia
Swift code
MBBEMYKL
Email to:
MYadmissions@hw.ac.uk
Payment reference
Name of student

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STUDENT CLUBS
Discover the Vibrant Community
at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Embarking on your academic journey at each other to face the world with
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia (HWUM) confidence and resilience. The journey
means more than just gaining an might be challenging, but it’s on this
education – it means becoming a part roller coaster of experiences that
of a dynamic and inclusive community you’ll find your inner strength and
that values both your academic and emerge stronger.
personal growth. Our student experience
A FutureMade Community
is crafted to prepare you for the
Choosing HWUM is choosing a future
professional world while nurturing
made not only of knowledge but of
a sense of belonging that lasts a lifetime.
supportive friendships, transformative
Community Beyond Borders: HWUMSA experiences, and a strong sense of
At the heart of our vibrant community community. Together, we help each
is the Heriot-Watt University Malaysia other grow, learn, and become the best
Student Association (HWUMSA). versions of ourselves. Your decision
We, the members of HWUMSA, are to join us is a step towards a fulfilling
dedicated to enriching your university university experience that shapes your
experience. Our mission is to foster future in remarkable ways.
a spirit of learning and collaboration
Join Us!
among students, ensuring that every
We eagerly await your enrolment to our
individual, regardless of background
community that is driven by purpose.
or interest, can blossom into their best
By becoming a part of HWUM, you are
selves.
deciding to be FutureMade – a decision
Diverse Clubs and Societies that promises an enriching education
Our campus is home to over 40 diverse and a supportive network that will guide
and inclusive clubs and societies. These you towards becoming the best version
student-led groups span various areas of yourself. Embrace the journey, seize
of interest, including arts and culture, the opportunities, and let’s shape the
community service, professional future together at Heriot-Watt
development, engineering University Malaysia.
& sustainability, and sports.
These clubs aren’t just extracurricular
activities; they are avenues for personal
growth, where you can explore your
passions, enhance your skills,
and build lifelong friendships.
Your Journey of Personal Growth
Being a part of HWUM goes beyond
academics. It’s about overcoming
RYAN KOH ZHI YUNG
challenges, gaining unique experiences,
President, Heriot-Watt University
forming connections, and discovering Malaysia Student Association
your true potential. As a student-led Email: MYstudent.president@hw.ac.uk
community, we believe in empowering Website: www.hwumsa.com

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AND SOCIETIES
Arts and Community Engineering and Professional Sports
Culture Service Sustainability Development Clubs

Bullet Journaling Ariston Club Energy Institute Accounting and Badminton Club
Music Club AIESEC IChemE Finance Club Basketball Club
Philanthropy Club Computer and
IMechE Captain Ball Club
Engineers Without Programming
Institute of Civil Unplugged (CPU) Chess and
Borders Club
Engineers Boardgames Club
Foundation Club
Institute of Cricket Club
Engineers Future
Challengers Dodgeball Club
Malaysia (IEM)
Experts (FCeX) Football Club
Society of
Petroleum MakerZ Futsal Club
Engineers Psychology Handball Club
Society of Quantity Society Netball Club
Surveying and Society of Rugby Club
Construction Actuarial Science
(SQSC) Table Tennis Club
Society of Logical
Institution of Interpretation of Taekwondo Club
Engineering and Data (SOLID) Volleyball Club
Technology (IET) Technopreneur
Club
Toastmasters Club
Women in Science
and Engineering
(WISE)

For a more current and updated list, please visit www.hwumsa.com

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SUPPORTING YOU

The Student Life Team provides support

and advice for students throughout their
studies.
STUDENT SERVICE CENTRE Information is available on the
University’s website and if you require
Staff provide guidance on a range
further guidance on any student-
of administrative matters to ensure
related issues, please contact the
that students receive the right
Student Service Centre.
information. Main responsibilities
student-services-malaysia@hw.ac.uk
include enrolment, scholarships
and financial aids, study loans,
For scholarships, financial aids,
administrative services, student
and study loan related matters,
records, examinations, amendments
please contact Scholarship and
to registration, fee collections,
Financial Aids.
timetables, room bookings, appeals,
myScholarship@hw.ac.uk
graduations and clarification on
policies and procedures including
campus transfers.

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 INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS IT

SUPPORTING YOU It can be daunting for international

students who are leaving home for
a new country. Our Global Student
Office (GSO) is set up to assist
Students are supported in their
learning with IT facilities including
industry relevant software and the
Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
international students accepted The VLE is a web-based integrated
to study at Heriot-Watt University learning and teaching tool.
Malaysia, from student visa ISHelp@hw.ac.uk
application to arrival at the University.
The GSO lodges your student visa LIBRARY
applications with Education Malaysia The library has been designed to
Global Services (EMGS) and helps cater for the different learning styles
you with all the questions you and preferences of students. Silent
may have before your arrival. study rooms have been provided for
A representative from the GSO individual study while group study
will also meet you and check you and discussion areas are provided for
into student accommodation. collaborative learning. In addition,
we have dedicated study spaces that
A range of support departments are
are open 24 hours, 7 days a week.
available to assist you throughout
your studies. During Welcome Week,
The selection of books and journals
new students will be introduced to
available in the library are updated
each department and the services
throughout the academic year in
it provides.
response to requests from students
MYinternationaloffice@hw.ac.uk
and academic staff. All Heriot-Watt
students, globally, receive access to
COUNSELLING nearly 50,000 electronic journals,
Being a student can be a very positive
more than 270 databases, and
experience but it can also bring a
71,000 e-books.
variety of challenges. We know that
the pressures of studying and being During the academic year, Skills Hub
in a new environment can impact workshops designed to enhance
on your relationships, finances and information literacy, study, research
general wellbeing, and that this can and IT skills are offered.
sometimes feel overwhelming. ishelp@hw.ac.uk

We can offer you counselling, support

RECRUITMENT AND
and information to help you deal with ADMISSIONS
the difficulties you may face. The Recruitment and Admissions
Office will advise and support
counsellinganddisability@hw.ac.uk prospective applicants, their parents
and advisors at every stage of the
applications process.
INFORMATION SERVICES
We will provide you with all the
Information Services staff based information you need to ensure that
at the Tan Sri (Dr) Yeoh Tiong Lay you are able to make the right choice
Library provide support to students and help you with any questions or
on Information Services, which concerns that you may have.
encompasses Library, Information and hwum@hw.ac.uk
Learning Technology services. New
students will receive an induction to
Information Services when they start
at the University.

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 PERSONAL TUTOR We coordinate, liaise and arrange our

SUPPORTING YOU Every student has a member of

academic staff allocated to them
as a personal tutor who will be a
off-campus student accommodation
with approved external service
providers to ensure you have safe and
suitable living arrangements and the
key source of advice, guidance
best experience. Our accommodation
and support during your time at
choices are located in both Cyberjaya
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia.
and Putrajaya, about 10-15 minutes
Your personal tutor is your first point
drive from the campus.
of contact if you need advice on
any issue, both academic and non- A complimentary shuttle bus
academic, and can refer you to other operates between the student
support services where relevant for residences and the campus and
non-academic matters. Personal there is also easy access to public
tutors provide a clear point of contact transportation.
for you throughout your degree. Both have 24 hour security and each
studentsuccessMY@hw.ac.uk has a warden who is there to help you
settle in and sort out any problems
CAREERS AND GRADUATE along the way.
FUTURES For accommodation details and to
apply please refer to the website:
The Careers and Graduate Futures www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia/campus/
aims to help students identify their accommodation.htm
career goals and develop the skills or email:
required to gain employment. We MYaccommodation@hw.ac.uk
provide careers information on a
range of topics including applications, STUDENT DEVELOPMENT
CVs, interview techniques, aptitude
tests, internships and graduate We offer a range of activities to help
occupations. students settle into university life,
We assist students by providing make friends and feel part of a
opportunities for their internships, university community. We provide
which are compulsory for certain opportunities for students to
programmes. Careers events will be develop important skills and gain
organised during the academic year valuable experience, in addition
to introduce students to employers to those offered by our academic
and provide networking and programmes. It all helps Heriot-Watt
employment opportunities. University in shaping the leaders of
MYCareers@hw.ac.uk the future.

Heriot-Watt students also have SPORT AND RECREATION

access to our careers website, which There are many sights to see and
is managed by our UK campus and leisure opportunities in and around
supported by local staff. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya,
where the many public parks
ACCOMMODATION provide excellent recreation and
We want our students to be taken picnic spots for students.
care of and student life to be as In Putrajaya, a range of sports
enjoyable as possible throughout and recreation facilities are easily
your higher education journey. accessible and offer special rates or
discounts to Heriot-Watt students.

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 The sports complex in Precinct 18 has There are a number of clubs and

SUPPORTING YOU
outdoor and indoor facilities, with societies which are actively seeking
many free of charge on weekdays. new student members. Clubs are
The water-sports complex at Precinct run by students for students and are
6 boasts an Olympic-size swimming an excellent way to get involved and
pool and other facilities. There is enrich your university life.
also an Extreme Challenge Park at For more information about the
Precinct 5 and Equestrian Club. latest student activities, clubs and
Note: These facilities are subject to availability of associations, visit:
the said sports complexes. www.hwumsa.com

EXTERNAL BUS ROUTE STUDENT CLUBS

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia AND SOCIETIES
is committed to providing
We encourage students to get
transportation to and from the
involved in student activities.
campus for our students. The
Student clubs and societies are
University offers a bus service to
a great way to meet new people
connect our students to and from
and make friends with students
these strategic locations - MRT
from around the world.
Bandar Utama, LRT Kelana Jaya and
LRT Pusat Bandar Puchong stations.

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 FREQUENTLY
ASKED QUESTIONS
Q When can I apply to Heriot-Watt
University Malaysia? Q Do you have multiple intakes?
Yes. September is our largest

A You can apply to the Malaysia

Campus any time you like, as we A intake with all programmes that
we offer starting then. We have
have a rolling admissions system. a January intake for a limited
There are deadlines before the number of undergraduate
start of each semester, however. programmes. Our Foundation
Please contact us for more intake is in January, April, July
information. and September.

Q When will I receive my offer

of study? Q Is there a careers service?
Yes. We have a Careers and

A The Recruitment and Admissions

Office will endeavour to contact A Graduate Futures unit that
supports all students.
you within 2 working days of
receiving a completed application. Do you allow students to transfer
Q from other universities and
Do I need proof of English colleges?
Q language proficiency to apply?
If English is not your first language
A Yes. Provided that you have
studied and passed the necessary
A and you have not studied in subjects for our programmes, we
English before (either at school will consider your application to
or at a previous institution) transfer. Transcripts or mark sheets
then you must provide proof of detailing previous education
English language proficiency. must be submitted at the time
Each programme has its own of applying. Kindly email us at
requirements. HWUM@hw.ac.uk for assessment.

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Q Do I have to take an
entrance test?
Q Will my degree certificate
mention Malaysia?
A No. Your application is
assessed by your previously
A No. As students study British
programmes regardless of the
attained qualifications or the country or campus in which
successful completion of the they are based, all are awarded
qualifications that you may be the same Heriot-Watt University
currently pursuing. certificate.

Q Do the programme fees

include the programme Q Do you offer internships?
The university does not offer

A
materials and exam fees?
The annual fees include all A a formal placement programme
as part of your degree. However,
academic costs associated the Malaysia Campus has
with completing your excellent links with local and
programme. Resit, transport, international companies and
accommodation and visa fees/ assists students in finding
charges are additional, as is the suitable internships. Please visit
application processing fee. hw.jobteaser.com for more
information.
Is there a personal
Q tutoring scheme?
Yes. Each student is assigned
Q Are the programmes
accredited?
A to a member of the academic
staff with whom they meet
A All programmes at the Malaysia
Campus are accredited by the
throughout the year. Malaysian Ministry of Education
and Malaysian Qualifications

Q Am I allowed to transfer
to UK and Dubai?
Agency. Most are fully
accredited, while some have

A Yes, you can transfer to the

UK and/or Dubai under our
partial accreditation until the
first batch of students graduate.
Go Global programme, with All graduates receive a British
minimum 1 semester or to degree that is accredited by
complete the remaining study. Royal Charter in the UK.

Do you offer scholarships

Q for students who achieve For programme enquiries, or
good results throughout accommodation, transport or
their study? visa queries, please contact:
Yes, we offer progression
A scholarship for students who Recruitment and Admissions Office
maintain an average of 70% Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
and above. No 1, Jalan Venna P5/2,
Precint 5,
Do you offer instalment
Q payment?
62200 Putrajaya
Malaysia
Yes, we do. Please speak to our
A Education Consultants to find www.hw.ac.uk/malaysia
out more. E: hwum@hw.ac.uk
T: +60 3 8894 3888
F: +60 3 8894 3999

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 Our communities of scholars come

OUR IMPACT from across the world and for a purpose:

to transform people and the world. As leaders in
ideas and solutions, they deliver innovation and
educational excellence in business, engineering,
design and the physical, social and life sciences.

OUR PIONEERING
RESEARCH IS…
DRIVING GLOBAL SUSTAINABILITY
ADVANCING ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
INNOVATING GLOBAL DESIGN PRACTICE
REVOLUTIONISING CELL BIOLOGY
TACKLING GLOBAL ISSUES IN HOUSING AND POVERTY
DESIGNING NEW SOLUTIONS IN CONDUCTIVE TEXTILES
EXPLORING HUMAN IMPACT ON THE DEEP SEA
BRIDGING GLOBAL LANGUAGE BOUNDARIES
GENERATING A SAFER ENVIRONMENT
PROTECTING HUMAN HEALTH
LEADING QUANTUM TECHNOLOGIES
CHALLENGING GLOBAL OIL INDUSTRY ISSUES
PIONEERING DECARBONISATION AND CARBON STORAGE
SECURING GLOBAL COMMUNICATION

AWARDED QUEEN’S
ANNIVERSARY PRIZE FOR
PIONEERING RESEARCH IN THE
FRONTIER OF PHOTONICS.

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Our strong performance in the REF21 shows that
our research, and our shared research, continues
to go from strength-to-strength, focusing on
major global challenges, interdisciplinarity and
collaboration. Physics has done outstandingly
well, and is an area of well-established excellence,
further recognised in the 2021 Queen’s Anniversary
Prize for photonics.
Professor Steve McLaughlin
Deputy Principal of Research and Impact

www.hw.ac.uk/research

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Edinburgh Campus Malaysia Campus Orkney Campus
Edinburgh EH14 4AS No 1 Jalan Venna P5/2 Franklin Road
Precinct 5 Stromness
T: +44 (0) 131 449 5111 62200 Putrajaya Orkney
F: +44 (0) 131 449 5153 Malaysia KW16 3AN
T: +60 3 8894 3888 T: +44 (0) 1856 850605
Dubai Campus F: +60 3 8894 3999
Dubai Knowledge Park
PO Box 38103 Scottish Borders
Dubai
United Arab Emirates
Campus www.hw.ac.uk
Galashiels TD1 3HF
T: +971 4 571 7000
T: +44 (0) 1896 753351
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DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY
Heriot-Watt University will make all reasonable efforts to deliver
the programmes described in this prospectus.
Prospective students should be aware that it is occasionally
necessary to modify, discontinue or combine programmes and/or
make changes to entry requirements. This may be necessary for
a number of reasons such as low enrolments, illness or departure
of staff, industrial action or reduction of funding. The University
does not provide education on a commercial basis, and is
dependent on public and charitable funds which require the
University to deploy its resources efficiently and rationally.
Changes will only be made if the University reasonably
considers it to be necessary.
If a programme is discontinued, the University will use
reasonable endeavours to provide a suitable alternative and will
take all reasonable steps to minimise disruption; allow a student
to withdraw without penalty if a programme is cancelled or
significantly varied, with an appropriate refund of tuition fees
and deposits.
Heriot-Watt University is a registered Trademark. The logo is
a trademark of the University. Neither can be used unless prior
written permission has been obtained. All information correct
at the time of going to print.
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Registration Number:
DULN007(WP).
Heriot-Watt University is a Charity registered in Scotland,
SC000278. © Heriot-Watt University, December 2023. All rights
reserved.
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