International Business Studies degrees in Scotland

What I like most about Heriot-Watt is how practical and career-focused the learning is. The lecturers are knowledgeable and supportive, and the teaching feels relevant to real-world jobs rather than just theory. The campus is calm, green, and well-maintained, which makes it a really nice place to study. I’ve also enjoyed meeting people from different countries and backgrounds, which has made my university experience more interesting and helped me grow personally. Worst aspects / improvements: Sometimes the workload can feel heavy, especially when multiple deadlines fall around the same time. I also feel that transport to and from campus could be better, particularly in the evenings, as it can be a bit inconvenient for students who don’t live nearby. Overall, Even with these small issues, my experience at Heriot-Watt has been positive, and it’s a supportive place that prepares students well for their future careers.

The student union is terrible, they don’t organise any events and the seldom ones they do are not inticing and receive very little goers. The student support system is bad and leads to many students feeling un supported

The staff are great! They are always there for support and I never feel like I do not have someone to approach when struggling. Having a personal tutor is so beneficial as well, as you always have them to talk to whether it be about your studies, personal matters or career paths! I also love that it is all one campus so no need to run between building to building making it to classes as they all link in some way. The student wellbeing service is also a great support system in place, the counselling service is extremely helpful and an amazing thing to have built into the university.

I think the university has a lot of good societies and clubs for students to join, making it easier to meet people and make friends. All the lecturers and staff are really engaged in our learning, they want to support us to do our best and try to make adjustments to the course/assignments where they can to help us. I do think the buildings could be better for people with disabilities, such as more automatic doors, ensuring lift maintenance is a priority and putting card scanners for doors in a accessible location. I also think it would be good if there was options to pick up extra modules or tutoring for those that need help with English or want extra help/studies on certain elements of their course or want to learn something new on the side.

I love the city in general. The University's libraries are good. with proper facilities that I can use, such as discussion rooms, computers, printers, even 3D printer! Some buildings look so old but in positive ways, make them look classic and cultured. However, in my own experience, some classrooms are a little bit aged. i mean, like some chairs are feel old, they are sometimes kind of wobbly, and some of them do not have enough leg room. Main library can be crowded when exam days come, but I think that is something that can not be avoided. i think it is good to add some space for classrooms or some like study hubs.

Tutors are lovely but the only thing that could be improved is the support for the English and the rest of the students who are not from Scotland. It's took me 3 years to get help for my dyslexia and that is because I have to pay for it.

It’s in a great location in Glasgow, it’s very central to the train and bus stations. it’s also good for commuters coming from the east end as well especially since it’s just off the m8. The campus isn’t necessarily small but it’s quite compact meaning it’s easy to get from class to class.