Thursday, April 30, 2015

Study at the Best University in Malaysia for Civil Engineering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Overview of the Civil Engineering Degree Course at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

The programme at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia covers the main civil engineering disciplines of Structures, Geotechnics, Water Engineering, and Highway
Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are taught by top professors and receive personal attention
Students at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are taught by top professors and receive personal attention
Engineering, and provides students with the key skills and knowledge required to become chartered civil or structural engineers.

After graduation, students are equipped to work for engineering consultants, contractors or government at management level.

The core curriculum includes instruction in all main subject areas, concentrating on analysis and materials behaviour, with increasing focus on design and management in the specialisation years. Throughout, there is an emphasis on the personal development of students within a professional environment.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia graduates have excellent employment prospects. They design and oversee construction projects such as urban drainage systems, roads, bridges, buildings and airports.
All civil and structural engineering programmes at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia are supported by the civil engineering industry advisory committee, which includes representatives from major multi-national employers offering advice, guidance and work placement opportunities.

*MEng CIVIL ENGINEERING (pending MOE approval) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
BEng students who meet the progression requirements for the MEng programme may transfer programmes at the end of Year 2.

Teaching and Assessment of the Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

Teaching involves a mix of lectures, tutorials and practical work. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and examination. By the final year, coursework assessment, principally through the design project and research dissertations, accounts for approximately 50% of the final assessment.

Programme content of the Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

First Year
When EduSpiral students tour the campus & see the environment for themselves, it helps them to decide whether the university fits them. Pic - Students touring the library at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
When EduSpiral students tour the campus & see the environment for themselves, it helps them to decide whether the university fits them. Pic - Students touring the library at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
Students study courses such as:
  • Hydraulics
  • Determinate Structures
  • Design Studies
  • Civil Engineering Materials.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in site visits and field courses.
Second Year
This year is concerned with engineering principles and includes courses such as:
  • Transportation Engineering
  • Concrete Design
  • Environmental Engineering
  • Steel Element Design
  • Geotechnics
Third Year
Students complete a research dissertation and engage in subjects in more depth. Courses include more specialist options such as:
  • Structural Element Design
  • Foundation Engineering
  • Analysis of Indeterminate Structures
Students also undertake a design project that involves collaborative work with students from other disciplines within the built environment professions.

Fourth Year (MEng only)
Pending MOE approval

Accreditation of the Civil Engineering BEng (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia

In accordance with Heriot-Watt University Malaysia's normal practice, their professionally orientated programmes are designed to meet the educational requirements for membership of relevant professional institutions, and the university seeks accreditation by UK and international professional bodies in accordance with their standard procedures.

Heriot-Watt University is a Top Ranked University in the UK and in the World

  • In the top 400 worldwide by QS World's Top Universities
    Heriot-Watt University
    Heriot-Watt University
  • THE's 'Table of Tables' is the combined results of the three main UK university league tables - the Good University Guide (published by The Times and The Sunday Times), The Guardian and The Complete University Guide.In the Table of Tables 2015: Heriot-Watt is placed 25th in the UK - rising from 28th the previous year
  • 63rd in the world, 10th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland in The Times Higher Education '100 Under 50' 2013 (University Royal Charter awarded in 1966).
  • 22nd in the world, based on the 'international outlook' indicator in the World University Rankings in the Times Higher Education - World’s Most International Universities.
  • Scottish University of the Year 2012-13 (and 2011-12) and UK University of the Year for Student Experience 2012-13 by the Sunday Times.
Heriot-Watt University consistently achieves high ranking across a number of key university league tables:
  • Guardian University Guide 2015 - 13th place overall
  • National Student Survey 2013 - 11th in the UK and second in Scotland
  • Times Higher Education World University Ranking - 22nd in the world for 'International outlook'
  • Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide - 38th in the UK and sixth in Scotland

Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the Guardian University Guide 2015

  • Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides an excellent learning environment
    Ranked 13th in the UK and 2nd in Scotland
  • Top in the UK for Chemistry and Civil Engineering
  • Top ten in the UK for: Accounting & Finance, Building and Town & Country Planning, Business, Management & Marketing, Physics, Chemical Engineering and Mathematics
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 8th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for Chemical Engineering
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 18th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for Mechanical Engineering
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 4th by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for business, management and marketing
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 2nd by the Guardian's University guide 2015: league table for accounting & finance

National Student Survey 2014 on Heriot-Watt University

The National Student Survey (NSS) is a survey, which gathers opinions from final year undergraduates on the quality of their
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courses. The survey asks current students to provide honest feedback on what it has been like to study their course at their institution. In 2014, Heriot-Watt University's full time Degree level students showed:
  • 1st in the UK for Chemical Engineering and Electrical Engineering, receiving 100% student satisfaction rating. Ranked 2nd in the UK for Economics
  • At least 90% of students were satisfied overall with their course in 11 of our 17 subject areas (Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Management, Economics, Civil Engineering, Planning, Maths & Statistics, Computer Science)
  • The following subjects ranked 1st in Scotland: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Planning, Economics and Accounting.
  • The following subjects ranked top ten within the UK: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Accounting, Economics, Planning and Computer Science
  • On average, 82% of students said they were satisfied overall with experience at Heriot-Watt, placing it third in Scotland and 39th in the UK, out of a total of 124 institutions taking part.(*) UUK Universities (ie excluding FE Colleges and specialist institutions)

Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the Times Higher Education - '100 Under 50' World University Ranking 2014

  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 52nd in the world, 7th in the UK and 1st in Scotland
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a branch campus of the top ranking Heriot-Watt University, UK
    Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is a branch campus of the top ranking Heriot-Watt University, UK
  • Heriot-Watt University is 22nd in the world, based on the 'international outlook' indicator from THE World University Rankings. This indicator examines a university’s international student numbers, its percentage of international staff and the proportion of its research papers published with a co-author from at least one other country.
Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide 2014
  • Top 10 in the UK for Chemical Engineering, Building Town & Country Planning & Landscape, Food Science and Mathematics.
  • Top in Scotland for Chemical Engineering, Building and Civil Engineering and  top 3 in Scotland for Town & Country Planning & Landscape, Food Science, Mathematics, Iberian Languages, Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry, French, and Art & Design.

Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the Complete University Guide 2015

  • 33rd in the UK and 4th in Scotland
  • Top ten in the UK for Building, Town & Country Planning, and Art & Design.
    Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
    Mechanical Engineering lab at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia
  • 25th for Business & Management Studies
  • 15th for Chemical Engineering
  • 20th for Accounting & Finance
Heriot-Watt University's Ranking in the QS World's Top Universities
  • Heriot-Watt University is ranked 369th in the world, 42nd in UK and 7th in Scotland
  • This places the university in the top 4%, based on approximation of at least 10,000 universities in the world
QS Top 50 universities in the world under 50
A ranking of the world's top 50 universities established within the last 50 years.
  • 47th in the world, 3rd in the UK and 1st in Scotland.

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia provides a multi-cultural, friendly campus community

Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is strategically located in Putrajaya next to the lake
Heriot-Watt University Malaysia is strategically located in Putrajaya next to the lake
Students at the Putrajaya campus will join a vibrant, diverse community.

The multi-cultural, character of the campus will provide opportunities to meet and mix with a broad range of international students and you'll enjoy a supportive environment that will ensure you can make the best of your time as a student.

Access to a wide range of leisure facilities
Heriot-Watt University's campus is located close to the Putrajaya marina and to other purpose-built, modern leisure and sports facilities.
Students interested in registering at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, please go to this link. Affordable hostel accommodation is provided at safe and conducive condominiums in Cyberjaya with free bus shuttle to and from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia. Scholarships are available at Heriot-Watt University Malaysia to deserving students.

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