Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society in Dubai offers a wide range of programmes at the undergraduate and postgraduate level to provide opportunities designed to support and strengthen the unprecedented economic boom in the built environment that is expanding in the UAE and the Gulf region. The School has a national and international reputation as the leading research institute in Scotland, UK. Our programmes and disciplines are appropriate for professionals involved in the planning, design, construction, sale and development of the built environment and infrastructure. Our courses are taught in a highly flexible manner to complement our students’ busy working lives, and all programmes offer entry into a range of vitally important professions that are both stimulating and offer ample opportunity for career development. A significant characteristic of the School is the close linkage of subjects between our programmes, ensuring an inspired and an inter-disciplinary learning environment.
In a changing world we aim to pioneer the teaching of students who will be sought after, not just for their technical knowledge and skills, but their commitment to solving the great challenges of today and tomorrow. We focus on applied research that is relevant to industry and can bring benefit to society.
Accreditations and Professional Bodies
Postgraduate
Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)
Our MSc Construction Project Management programme is CIOB-accredited. CIOB accreditation signifies that Heriot-Watt University reaches the highest standards and will provide students with the skills and knowledge for a career in the global construction industry.
Accreditation from these professional bodies demonstrates a globally recognised standard of education and provides Heriot-Watt University students support routes to professional qualification.
Programme:
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MSc Construction Project Management
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Our MSc Real Estate, MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying, MSc Construction Project Management, and MSc Facilities programmes are RICS-accredited. Heriot-Watt University is proud to be associated with RICS, a leading professional standards organisation in land, property and the built environment.
Accreditation from these professional bodies demonstrates a globally recognised standard of education and provides Heriot-Watt University students support routes to professional qualification.
Programmes:
- MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
- MSc Real Estate
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Facilities Management
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
Our MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Management programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). This is proof that our civil engineering programmes are in place to develop professional engineers that will continue to provide a global contribution to sustainable economic growth and ethical standards.
Programme:
- MSc Civil Engineering and Construction Project Management
Undergraduate
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS)
Our MA (Hons) Real Estate Management & Finance programme is RICS-accredited. It is the only undergraduate real estate programme that is RICS accredited in the GCC. Heriot-Watt University is proud to be associated with RICS, a leading professional standards organisation in land, property, and the built environment. RICS accreditation demonstrates a globally recognised standard of education and provides Heriot-Watt University students with support routes to professional qualification.
Programme:
- MA (Hons) Real Estate Management and Finance
Joint Board of Moderators (JBM)
Our BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering programme is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM). This is proof that our civil engineering programmes are in place to develop professional engineers that will continue to provide a global contribution to sustainable economic growth and ethical standards.
Programme:
- BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering
Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)
Our BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering programme is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). Accreditation provides our graduates with a professional route to chartership. Some of our graduates are currently employed in some of the leading multinational companies in the UAE and abroad.
Programme:
- BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
Energy Institute (EI)
Our BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering programme is accredited by the Energy Institute (EI). Accreditation gives assurance to our students that the programme is competent, meets the needs of employers, delivers the right skills and provides a pathway to professional registration.
Programme:
- BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
The BA (Hons) Architecture programme is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for RIBA Part 1. The RIBA Part 1 accreditation gives Heriot-Watt University, Dubai students the opportunity to join RIBA Part 2 Masters programmes in the UK and internationally. The programme accreditation reinforces our vision of contextually driven architecture that addresses global challenges.
Programme:
- BA (Hons) Architecture
The Complete University Guide 2022
We are ranked 7th in the UK for Civil Engineering.
Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2021
- Ranked in the top 250 universities worldwide (201-250) for Engineering and Technology.
- Ranked in the top 25 UK universities for Engineering and Technology.
The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2021
- Second in the UK for Building
- 6th in the UK for Civil Engineering.