Heriot-Watt University is ranked 2nd in Scotland and 12th in the UK for European Languages (the National Student Survey 2014). 84% of our students expressed overall satisfaction with this programme. 85% were in work/study within six months of completing the programme, with 90% of those in work in a professional or managerial position. During third year you will spend one semester studying abroad at one of our exchange partners, and the other semester on a BSL placement in the UK. Graduates successfully completing all specified components of this programme are able to register as full Members of the Register of...

Architectural Engineering is about sustainable building design. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to smart, connected, resilient homes, architectural engineers design innovative, energy efficient indoor environments of the future.

There is a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and green. Architectural engineers focus on the interaction between engineering services, building design and human behaviour to design appropriate low-energy, indoor environments for buildings.

Our Architectural Engineering discipline aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the specification, design and management of engineering services required...

Immunology is a rapidly evolving subject at the forefront of advances in science and medicine. It looks at the ways in which animals react to infectious agents such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites, as well as to tumours and organ transplantation.

**Applications of immunology**

Immunology is fundamental to the treatment of important disorders including allergies, autoimmune diseases, and immune deficiencies. It is also central to the understanding of resistance and susceptibility to infectious diseases, transplantation science, and to vaccine development.

Understanding immunology is important for working in a range of...

Enhance your undergraduate degree with a year's placement in an industrial, commercial or research environment. In the first two years of your degree you will gain a broad knowledge of subjects related to medical science and in scientific research methods. In addition, you will enhance your critical analysis abilities while developing your interpersonal skills through team-working and oral/written communications.

Advanced knowledge of developmental biology will be acquired in the third and fifth years of the programme. Research in Developmental Biology is central to the search for cures for many human genetic diseases, including cancer, and is...

The MA option allows even greater flexibility and if you have a strong interest in the arts and social science subjects. Along with your compulsory modules you can study across a broad range including History, English, Geography, Politics, or Psychology.

You'll also study one or two French modules in each year, either as a beginner or at intensive level if you have previously studied the language at Higher/A-Level.

Economists examine how societies attempt to make the best use of their scarce resources, so that they can advise governments, individuals, and companies on how to...

English and French at Aberdeen gives you all the advantages of the UK’s number-two research and creative hub for English literature, language and creative writing. You will study these two subjects from a European historical and contemporary context through top-rated study of French language and literature, history and culture. You will spend a whole year studying in a French-speaking country, and graduate fully prepared for a career across the creative arts, media, business and tourism. Aberdeen is a leading centre for the study of literature, language and creative writing, rated second in the UK for its research output.
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Film & Visual Culture and Sociology at Aberdeen adds to your rigorous training in the history and theory of the moving image in the 21st century with a fascinating awakening of your ‘sociological imagination’. You will explore how the societies we live in shape us as individuals in all sorts of ways, with top-rated teaching and a culture of dynamic research that will give you the skills to be a sought-after graduate by employers in many sectors.

Our unique Film and Visual Culture programme combines close analysis of visual objects and artefacts – analogue and digital, moving...

French and Philosophy at Aberdeen adds to your solid grounding in a major modern European language and culture with a fascinating exploration of how we as humans approach the ‘big questions’ of fundamental importance to us throughout the ages to the present day. The combination of language, analytical and intellectual skills you will develop and their transferability will make you a very attractive graduate with wide career options, including in international business.

French at Aberdeen has an outstanding reputation, gaining the highest possible rating of ‘Excellent’ in the last national Teaching Quality Assessment. You will add...

Architectural Engineering is about sustainable building design. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to smart, connected, resilient homes, architectural engineers design innovative, energy efficient indoor environments of the future.

There is a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and green. Architectural engineers focus on the interaction between engineering services, building design and human behaviour to design appropriate low-energy, indoor environments for buildings.

Our Architectural Engineering discipline aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the specification, design and management of engineering services required...

Our BSc in Computer Systems (Games Programming) degree is designed for students looking for a sound foundation, and applied skills in computing in addition to other professional skills which will enable them to communicate clearly, work independently and co-operate effectively.