Be a high achiever
“PSYCHOLOGY and the study of human behaviour have always been my interest. By doing this degree, I am able to explore new facets of human behaviour while simultaneously discovering myself. It allows me to think outside the box, ask better questions and not merely make judgements about others,” said Ghazlina Poedjo.
Ghazlina is a third-year student pursuing a degree in BSc Psychology with Management. She recently spent two weeks in the UK for a study trip with a group of students from Heriot-Watt University Malaysia’s School of Social Sciences where she stayed at Heriot-Watt’s landmark Edinburgh campus.
As Heriot-Watt’s syllabus is identical across campuses, Ghazlina was able to attend her classes as normal, at the same time experiencing Edinburgh’s wide spectrum of cultural diversity and historical influences.
“By studying at Heriot-Watt University, students are able to achieve a UK degree regardless of where it is completed.
“Students are given this privilege as Heriot-Watt is distinguished as one of the top universities in the UK,” Ghazlina explained when asked about her favourite facet of studying there.
As a prominent provider of professionally orientated education, knowledge transfer and research, Heriot-Watt offers a myriad of programmes at foundation and undergraduate levels.
As the International University of the Year, awarded by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2018, the university challenges itself to truly impact the lives of its students through equipping them with the best education it can offer.
“The courses in our foundation programmes have been designed to prepare students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enable them to excel in the undergraduate programmes,” said Heriot-Watt University Malaysia, Malaysia Foundation Programme head, Associate Prof Dr Jasmine Low.
“We place emphasis on the development of skills such as English literacy and critical thinking, which will provide a good start to the overall development of students towards becoming successful and employable graduates in the future.”
Heriot-Watt University academicians work closely with industry professionals to ensure its curricula not only equip students to face the challenges of the ever-changing world but ultimately, provide a platform to launch them towards achieving their ambitions.
The Youth Transformation Programme (YTP) is one such project developed in line with HeriotWatt University’s dedication in developing the potential in young minds. The programme, crafted for SPM/O-Level school-leavers, is aimed to provide this group of students an avenue to push their potential in areas like creativity, innovation, critical thinking and communication. The upcoming YTP session is scheduled to be held on April 16 this year.
Aware of the plight of students’ financial limitations, the university has also allocated a range of scholarships, including its High Achiever’s Scholarship, which recognises students who have excelled in their examinations, providing them the opportunity to be awarded fee waivers of up to 35%.
Other scholarships on offer are the Financial Hardship Scholarship, Petroleum Engineering Scholarship, HeriotWatt Alumni Waiver and Family Discount.
To find out more on the university’s foundation and undergraduate programmes, the YTP, High Achiever’s scholarship as well as other programmes or scholarships on offer, visit its campus in Putrajaya during Open Days on March 24 and 25 or during consultation hours, which are from 9am to 5pm on Monday to Friday and 10am to 4pm on Saturday.
■ Alternatively, log on to www.hw.edu.my or call 03-8894 3888 or e-mail hwum@hw.ac.uk
More details on the YTP are also available at https://intake.hw.edu.my/ytp/