I had the best time of my life and it was the epitome of my college experience.
Excursions were great since I got to explore all over Scotland and the KEI Onsite Director was consistently helpful and attentive.
Thank you KEI for making such a program affordable.
The semester and academic year curriculum offers courses in a wide range of academic disciplines.
Most courses are equivelent to 4 semester credits in the USA.
Download HWUCourseOfferings.pdf for the most updated list of courses offered during Fall (semester 1) and Spring (semester 2).
The PDF file also contains hyper-links to course syllabi.
Students must select courses offered on the same campus.
Note that many courses above Level 1 have prerequisites that must be satisfied.
If you are unsure about the prerequisites, speak with a KEI advisor.
Courses listed on this web page are for reference only and organized by schools at HWU.
Click on a school to view the list of courses.
Course descriptions are available for the majority of courses.
SML is located on the Edinburgh Campus and offers courses in Accounting, Finance, Marketing, Business Management, Economics, Commerce Law, and Foreign Languages and Intercultural Studies.
Download SML Course Descriptions.pdf.Business, Economics, Marketing, Finance, Accounting & Commerce Law Introduction to Accounting
Finance and Financial Reporting
Introduction to Finance
Accounting Profession and Practice
Financial Markets Theory
Corporate Finance Theory
Financial Reporting
Management Accounting in Organisations
Social and Environmental Accounting
Legal Method
Enterprise and its Business Environment 1
Enterprise and its Business Environment 2
Commercial Law 1
Commercial Law 2
Company Law
Diversity Management Financial Services Marketing
Management Dissertation1
Fundamentals of Marketing
Marketing Perspectives
Human Resource Management
Organisational Behaviour
Operations Management
Enterprise Concepts and Issues
Introductory Microeconomics
Introductory Macroeconomics
Introductory Economics
Economic Applications
Contemporary Economic Policy and Institutions
Intermediate Economics 1
Intermediate Economics 2
Business Corporate Strategy
Banking and Financial Law
Quantitative Methods 2
Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Foreign Languages, Regional Studies & Humanities Arabic Beginners 1
Arabic Beginners 2
Arabic Post-Beginners 1
Arabic Post-Beginners 2
British Sign Language Beginners 1
British Sign Language Beginners 2
British Sign Language Post-Beginners 1
British Sign Language Post-Beginners 2
Chinese Beginners 1
Chinese Beginners 2
French Intermediate 1
French Intermediate 2
French Post-Beginners 1
French Post-Beginners 2
German Beginners 1
German Beginners 2
German Post-Beginners 1
German Post-Beginners 2
Spanish Beginners 1
Spanish Beginners 2
Spanish Post-Beginners 1
Spanish Post-Beginners 2
British Culture and Society 1
British Culture and Society 2
Introduction to European History and Culture 2
Critical Writing and Analysis
Information Skills
Team Development Skills
Problem Based Learning
Professional Development Planning
TEX is located on the Scottish Borders Campus, approximately 60 minutes from Edinburgh, and offers courses in Apparel Construction, Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing, Fashion Technology, and Interior Design.
Download TEX Course Descriptions.pdf.
Fashion Contemporary & Contextual Studies
Introduction to Fashion
Visual Presentation
Introduction to Fashion Marketing
Introduction to Fashion 2
Introduction to Fashion Communication
Contemporary and Contextual Studies
Digital Application
Fashion Design for Function
Tailored Jacket
Fashion Graphics & Illustration
Garment Design for Knitted Textiles
Contemporary and Contextual Studies
Fashion Business in Practice
Fashion Theory into Practice
Fashion Design & Make
Fashion Design for a Commercial Context
Capsule Collection 1
Commercial Portfolio
Collection 1
Collection 2
Collection 3
Collection 4
Portfolio 1
Reflective Presentation
Textiles Drawing for Textiles
Introduction to Contemporary & Contextual Studies
Textile Design Knit
Textile Design Print
Digital Imaging 1
Fashion & Garment make/Textiles Designers
Textile Design Weave
Textiles 1
Sketchbook Enquiry
Design Development for Printed and Woven Textiles
Interior Fabrics for Weave & Print
Textiles 2
Fashion Fabrics for Knit & Print
CAD for Print & Constructed Textiles
Knitwear Design & Assembly
Yarn Making & Spinning
Floral Print
Writing for Design Practice
Techniques,colour & practice for printed textile design
Techniques,colour & practice for woven textile design
Techniques,colour & practice for knitted textile design
Textile Design for Industry 1
Textile Design for Industry 2
Textile Innovation 1
Professional Practice for Design
Capsule Fabric Collection from Sketchbook Research
Textile Innovation 2
Contextual Studies in Design
Marketing and Strategy for Design
Honours Personal Project
SLS is located on the Edinburgh Campus and offers courses in Biological Sciences (Brewing & Distilling, Cell & Molecular, Food & Beverage, Human Health, and Microbiology), and Psychology.
Download SLS Course Descriptions.pdf.Biological Sciences Introductory Biology 1
Introductory Biology 2
Biology Practical
Human Physiology and Anatomy 1
Plant Biology
Animal Biology
Human Physiology and Anatomy 2
Introduction to Microbiology
Introroduction to Cell and Molecular Biology
Foundation Molecular Biology
Invertebrate Biology
Molecular Biology
Nucleic Acid Technology
Science and Technology of Brewing and Distilling 1
Cell Biology
Microbial Pathology
Microbial Physiology
Science and Technology of Brewing and Distilling 2
Scientific Diving & Marine Survey Methods
Research Methods and Analysis
Health, Nutrition & Exercise Human Metabolism
Nutrition, Health and Metabolism
Practical Exercise Physiology
Food Microbiology
Nutrition and Human Health
Environment & Ecology Environmental Biology
Environmental Toxicology
Oceanography & Pelagic Ecology
Ecology
Fisheries, Aquaculture & Marine Resources
Psychology & Cognitive Science Introduction to Psychology 1
Introduction to Psychology 2
Cognitive Psychology 1
Human Development and Intelligence
Research in Humans 2
Cognitive Psychology 2
Social Psychology
Cognition Across the Lifespan
Psychology of Physical Activity
Applied Psychology Health Psychology and Professional Practice
Psychobiology
Social Cognition and Personality
Research Methods and Analysis
MACS is located on the Edinburgh Campus and offers courses in Mathemtics, Statistics, Actuarial Science, Computer Science, Software Engineering and Information Systems.
Download MACS Course Descriptions.pdf.Mathemtics, Statistics & Actuarial Science Algebra A
Calculus A
Introduction to Statistical Science
Introductory Mathematics
Logic and Proof
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists
Mathematics for Scientists
Calculus B
Problem Solving
Actuarial & Financial Mathematics
Applied Mathematics
Linear Algebra
Mathematics for Direct Entrants
Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis
Probability & Statistics
Discrete Mathematics
Numerical Analysis
Pure Mathematics
Statistics for Science
Abstract Algebra
Life Insurance Mathematics
Portfolio Theory & Asset Models
Statistical Models
Statistics for Social Science
Stochastic Processes
Vector Analysis
Complex Analysis
Derivative Markets and Discrete-time Finance
Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Ordinary Differential Equations
Survival Models
Applied Mathematics (Fluid Mechanics)
Continuous-time Finance
Financial Risk Management
Functional Analysis
Mathematical Biology
Numerical Analysis (ODEs)
Optimisation
Pensions
Pure Mathematics (Number Theory)
Advanced Derivative Pricing
Applied Mathematics (Thermodynamics)
Credit Risk Modelling
Geometry
Numerical Analysis (PDEs)
Partial Differential Equations
Pure Mathematics (Spectral Theory)
Risk Theory
Time Series
Computer Science, Software Engineering & Information Systems Interactive Systems
Praxis
Software Development
Introduction to Computer Systems
Professional Development Planning
Technology in Society
Web Design and Databases
Data Structures and Algorithms
Interaction Design
Internet and Communications
Programming Languages
Database Management Systems
Formal Specification
Software Design
Web Design and Database Systems
Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Computer Graphics
Critical and Computational Thinking
Knowledge Management
Software Engineering
Operating Systems & Concurrency
Sociotechnical and Soft Systems
Statistical Computing
EPS is located on the Edinburgh Campus and offers courses in Chemistry and Physics, and Chemical, Mechanical, Electric and Computer Engineering.
Download EPS Course Descriptions.pdf.Physical Sciences (Chemistry & Physics) Chemical Applications 1
Chemistry for Life Sciences
Investigative Techniques
Principles of Chemistry
Chemical Applications 2
Chemical Reactivity
Atomic & Molecular Structure & Chemical Bonding
Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics
Chemical Thermodynamics & Introductory Chemical Kinetics for Chemical Engineers
Organic Structural Identification, Stereochemistry & Reaction Mechanisms
Photonics and Quantum Mechanics
Atomic and Molecular Spectroscopy
Chemistry of the Elements
Experimental Lab & Communication Skills
Synthesis in Organic Chemistry
Thermal Physics and Relativity
Applications of Chemical Kinetics
Chemistry – Practical Work 1
Chemistry of Materials
Chemistry of Materials for Chemical Engineers
Dynamics & Statistical Physics
Electromagnetism and Optics
Introduction to Pharmaceutical Chemistry
Organic Reactions 1
Organometallic Chemistry & Multinuclear NMR Spectroscopy
Physical Electronics and Semiconductors
Physical Mathematics 1
Analytical Chemistry
Applied Physics
Chemical Structure
Chemistry – Practical Work 2
Forensic Analysis
Molecules to Systems
Organic Reactions 2
Physical Mathematics 2
Principles of Drug Discovery & Development
Quantum theory and Spectroscopy
Solid State Physics
Forensic Methods
Seperation Processes
Chemical Reaction Engineering
Multiphase Thermodynamics
Engineering (Mechanical, Chemical & Electric) Foundation Engineering
Introduction to Electrical Engineering and Circuits
Mechanics and Optics
Mechanics and Waves
Praxis Electronic Design
Digital Design and Project
Electronics, Optoelectronics & Nuclear Physics
Fields and Forces
Praxis Programming for Engineers
Computing for Engineers
Design and Manufacture
Mechanical Engineering Science
Praxis (Mechanical)
Process Industries
Circuits and Analysis
Computer Architecture and Embedded Systems
Digital Design and Programming
Experimental Lab & Transferable Skills
Pigments, Dyes and Fibres
Autonomous Vehicles
Electric Circuits and Machines
Electromechanical Systems
Signals and Systems
Mechanical Engineering Science
Process Design
Process Engineering
Signals and Communications
Advanced Materials
Analogue Electronics
Electrical Energy Systems
Electromagentism
Design and Manufactur
Business Awareness, Safety and Sustainability
Automotive Technologies 1
Energy Studies
Robotic Mechanical Systems 1
Time Frequency and Signal Analysis
Engineering Mathematics and Statics
Process Modelling and Control
SBE is located on the Edinburgh Campus and offers courses in Civil, Structural and Architectural Engineering, and Construction Management.
Download SBE Course Descriptions.pdf.Civil, Structural & Architectural Engineering Civil Engineering Applications
Construction Modelling
Construction Technology
Environment and Behaviour
History of the Built Environment
Introduction to Design
Mechanics
Introduction to Engineering Design
Introduction to the Environment
Introduction to the Materials
Building Services Technology
Energy Principles and Applications
Hydraulics and Hydrology
Acoustics and Architectural Design
Analysis of Determinate Structures
Design of Place
Stress Analysis and Element Strength
Critical Architectural Studies
Design for Cost Planning
Design of Steel Elements
Electrical and Lighting Services for Buildings
Geology and Soil Properties
Geotechnics A - Introduction to Soil Mechanics
Statistics and Data Analysis
Thermal Performance Studies
Transport Development and Planning
Transportation Engineering
Urban Design Theory and Practice
Design for Construction
Design Issues
Design of Concrete Elements
Design Software Applications
Energy and Buildings
Environment Engineering
Sustainable Environments
Construction Management Built Environment Economics
Property, Development and Planning
Construction Technology and Processes
Cost Control Principles
Management Practice in Construction
Development Planning
Principles of Property Valuation
Cost Modelling and Measurement
Development Management
eConstruction
Facilities Management Principles
Governance and Participation
Introduction to Investment
Surveying and Monitoring in the Built and Natural Environment
Urban and Real Estate Economics
Building Pathology and Inspection
Inclusive and Safe Environments
Planning Theory
Procurement and Contracts
Real Estate Development
Real Estate Investment
Safety Management and Site Establishment
Building Refurbishment and Maintenance
Comparative Planning and Real Estate Management
Contemporary Appraisal
Decision Making in Construction
International Property Market Analysis
Measurement and Cost Evaluation
Project Planning and Implementation
Regional and Strategic Planning
I had the best time of my life and it was the epitome of my college experience.
Excursions were great since I got to explore all over Scotland and the KEI Onsite Director was consistently helpful and attentive.
Thank you KEI for making such a program affordable.
School of Management & Languages (SML)