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...Rail experts High Speed Train and Track Systems is delivered by experts in the field of high speed railway engineering, including Professor Peter Woodward and Dr João Pombo... Learn about: IT Development, GCSE Physics, Mechanical Engineering...
...Rail experts High Speed Train and Track Systems is delivered by experts in the field of high speed railway engineering, including Professor Peter Woodward and Dr João Pombo... Learn about: IT Development, GCSE Physics, Mechanical Engineering...
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...seeking careers in the banking or finance divisions of national and international corporations. Previous graduates from the programme have gone on to become bankers... Learn about: Banking Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Training...
...seeking careers in the banking or finance divisions of national and international corporations. Previous graduates from the programme have gone on to become bankers... Learn about: Banking Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial Training...
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...Soundscape research is multidisciplinary by nature, as it combines engineering and social science methodologies, in view of developing qualitative solutions... Learn about: Quality Training, Built Environment, Social Science...
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.../ARC/ Programme duration A PhD programme normally lasts for 3 years as a full time student. Part-time options are available... Learn about: IT risk, Full Time, Part Time...
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...the opportunity to investigate the state-of-the-art in an advanced topic in Computer Science and develop an innovative solution to one of its challenges... Learn about: Full Time, Part Time, Software Engineering...
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...After nearly a century of decline private renting is the only tenure to display significant growth – how far does this offer solutions to housing need and affordability... Learn about: Credit Crunch...
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With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long and rich tradition of excellence and a proven track record of educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow.Origins of our nameThe University's name commemorates George Heriot, the 16th century philanthropist and financier to King James, and James Watt, the great 18th century inventor and engineer: two successful, leading edge professionals of their time, whose skills and attitudes are still reflected in the ethos of the University today.Our history began in 1821 when the School of Arts of Edinburgh was established, the world's first Mechanics Institute, which revolutionised access to education in science and technology for ordinary people.In 1851 the name changed to the Watt Institution & School of Arts, and again in 1885, to Heriot-Watt College. We finally became Heriot-Watt University in 1966 by Royal Charter....
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A distinctive institutionWith a history dating back to 1821, Heriot-Watt University has established a reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research, which has made us one of the top UK universities for business and industry.We're a vibrant, forward-looking university, well known for the quality of our degrees with employers actively seeking out our graduates.Heriot-Watt is also Scotland's most international university with an unsurpassed international in-country presence. We deliver degree programmes to 11,800 students in 150 countries around the world, have a campus in Dubai and boast the largest international student cohort in Scotland.Leading thinkingWe are committed to continuous improvement and development in all our activity. Our focus is on responding to the changing needs of business, industry and society and finding solutions to the global challenges of the 21st century....