BSc (Hons) in Computer Science
Academic City, United Arab Emirates
DURATION
4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
AED 76,045 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* rolling admission
** all tuition fees inclusive of VAT
Introduction
Overview
Our four year BSc Computer Science Honours degree is oriented to constructing robust and useable systems. We aim to teach people not just how to deploy cutting edge tools and techniques, but how to build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. This programme aims to give a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.
Why study Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
Unlike other universities, ours offers a technical programme that equips students with the right skills for programming and web development.
- We carry out extensive research in computer science subjects, which feeds into our teaching programmes, keeping them relevant and up to date.
- A large percentage of our graduates get good jobs following graduation.
- We have transfer options to our Edinburgh Campus, allowing students to complete their studies in the UK.
- Students who wish to remain in Dubai after graduating with an Honours degree can extend their studies by entering one of our postgraduate Master’s programmes.
Admissions
Curriculum
Course Content
Year 1
We use theory and practice to help you to develop basic programming skills and learn how to create mobile apps. Other courses on basic computing, mathematical and study skills cover topics including web design and databases.
Year 2
Students continue with courses in Interaction Design, Web Programming, Data Structures and Algorithms, Software Design, Database Management Systems and Programming Languages.
Year 3
In the third year, students study Software Engineering, Artificial Intelligence, Intelligent Agents, Operating Systems, Professional Development and Language Processors as well as more formal aspects of computing. In addition, students work on a group programming project.
Year 4
Students work on a major individual project and also carry out studies in advanced topics such as Big Data Management, Industrial Programming, Mobile Communications and Programming, Computer Games Programming and Network Applications.
Scholarships and Funding
The University recognizes the substantial investment students will make toward their education. To help ease this financial burden, we offer the scholarships listed below to Dubai campus students who qualify for them:
Ramadan Community Award
A discount of AED 10,000 will be awarded to any student, (foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate) applying and paying tuition fee deposit by 21 April 2024 for September 2024 intake.
Engineering Scholars Award
The Engineering Scholars Award will be granted to new students (Engineering undergraduate and postgraduate) applying and paying the tuition fee deposit by the required deadline.
A discount of AED 25,000 will be awarded to all undergraduate engineering program students applying for the September 2024 intake and paying the tuition fee deposit by 21 April 2024.
Edinburgh Business School - Shaping 'Women Entrepreneurs' Scholarship
The 30% Club GCC and Edinburgh Business School are delighted to announce a scholarship of up to 50% on tuition fees to attend the full-time or part-time MBA program at the Heriot-Watt University Dubai campus and will be offered to an exceptional entrepreneurial woman.
Criteria
- You must be female, residing in the GCC have received and accepted an unconditional offer of a place in the full or part-time MBA program, and have paid the deposit, to secure your place to start in September 2024.
- Applicants must be fully self-funded.
- A separate scholarship application form is required, which includes an 800-word essay, and shortlisted applicants may be invited to attend a panel interview or may be required to undergo a telephone interview.
Civil Engineering ICE Scholarship
- Any Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Member applying for the MSc Civil Engineering & Construction Management is eligible for a 20% Scholarship.
- A family member of an ICE Member applying for the BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering program is eligible to receive a flat scholarship of 20% on a first-year tuition fee, split across the duration of the program. Please note: This is only applicable to immediate family members
Full Advance Fee Payment Discount
A student who first pays 10% of their fees (and PDCs for non-international students) to confirm their place for the chosen program, and then decides to pay the tuition fee in full will also be eligible for this discount. International students, who pay their fees in full, are also eligible to apply for this discount.
Corporate Companies Discount
Heriot-Watt University, Dubai has partnered with leading organizations in the UAE to offer bespoke learning opportunities and discounts.
Alumni Scholarship
A 20% discount applies to postgraduate taught courses across all of our global campuses for all Heriot-Watt alumni who have previously been registered for one year or more on a Heriot-Watt degree program. This discount is also applicable to those who would like to study for their postgraduate degree with Heriot-Watt Online.
Family Scholarship
Family Scholarships of AED 3,000 will be offered when two or more students from the same immediate family enroll in any foundation, undergraduate, or postgraduate program.
Sports and Community Engagement Scholarship
A scholarship of up to 30% of the tuition fee for up to 30 students will be offered to students who have excelled in any sport, community engagement activities, or extracurricular activities at the national or international level.
Global College Scholarship
- Applicable to all Global College Programmes (except Advanced DEP)
- The scholarship offered is guaranteed and will be spread equally throughout the Global College Programme and Undergraduate Honours degree program.
- The scholarship offered will be distributed equally across the installment payments made by the student per year.
- All decisions regarding scholarships and year of entry are at the discretion of the academic head or regional recruitment director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects and English language requirements.
- To retain the award, recipients must maintain a minimum C grade in all courses each academic year at Heriot-Watt University Dubai.
- Please note any lost scholarship cannot be adjusted/claimed back.
Undergraduate Merit Scholarship
Merit students may qualify for direct entry into the second year of an undergraduate program. Details of the criteria for direct admission into the second year are listed on our program pages and are available in the University’s Admissions Office. However, the decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating the scores of individual relevant subjects.
Undergraduate Engineering Merit Scholarship
Merit students may qualify for direct entry into the second year of an undergraduate program. Details of the criteria for direct admission into the second year are listed on our program pages and are available in the University’s Admissions Office. However, the decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating the scores of individual relevant subjects. Please note that these scholarships are exclusively for Undergraduate Engineering programs.
Postgraduate Merit Scholarship
- The scholarship is guaranteed and calculated on the net tuition deducting any other discounts that the student may have received.
- The scholarship offered will be distributed equally across the installment payments made by the student per year.
- All decisions regarding scholarships are at the discretion of the academic head or regional recruitment director after evaluating Undergraduate degree grades, work experience if applicable to the program, and English language requirements.
Petroleum Engineering Scholarship
Students applying to the Petroleum Engineering postgraduate program in the September 2024 Intake would be granted a 25% tuition fee waiver.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarship
A scholarship of up to 50% of the tuition fee will be offered to a maximum of 50 students from China. This scholarship will be open to applicants for any of the foundation, undergraduate and postgraduate programs.
Career Opportunities
Prospects in industry, commerce and the public sector are excellent. The growth in network services on computers in the office and home, and on mobile handheld devices, has increased the demand for experts who can design, implement and manage systems combining rich computational, communication and multimedia facilities for non-specialist users.