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Many of our undergraduate degrees have the title of master's, which is common among Scottish universities.

An MA degree, or Master of Arts, is a four-year undergraduate degree that lets students explore various fields of study and find the best specialisation for their interests.

Scottish universities grant MA (Hons) degrees for most subjects in the arts, humanities and social sciences. These first degree of master's are standard undergraduate degrees and are not the same as master's degrees at the postgraduate level.

Students can apply for their chosen Heriot-Watt University Dubai undergraduate programme based on school-assessed grades. School-assessed grades include mock exams or pre-boards, as well as teacher-predicted scores.

Kindly note that students will only be provided an unconditional offer once they receive their final grades.

Apply for the Edinburgh Business School on-campus MBA Programme

For further information on our Dubai campus MBA programme and application process, please contact our MBA programme advisors:

• Email: DubaiMBA@hw.ac.uk
• Telephone: +971 (0) 4 571 7004 / +971 (0) 4 571 7005

To apply for the Edinburgh Business School pre-doctoral programme, please visit our dedicated website.

For more information, please contact:

• Website: Pre-Doctoral Programme - Edinburgh Business School (hw.ac.uk)
• Email: DubaiMBA@hw.ac.uk
• Telephone: +971 (0) 4 571 7004 / +971 (0) 4 571 7005

If you are interested in our PhD opportunities please review the supporting document and Research Proposal requirements for the PhD before completing the application form.

In order for us to assess your suitability for the programme you have applied for, you need to submit various supporting documents. You can view the documents you are required to submit and upload them by logging into your application account.

We will accept scanned documents at the application stage, but you may be asked to provide original copies of your documents at a later date.

You may delay an offer being made to you if you do not submit your supporting documents as soon as you can.

You will be asked to pay an application processing fee of AED 300 for each application form you submit. We cannot process your application without this fee.

* Not applicable to the MBA Programme applications.

You can find all the payment options and bank details on our Dubai Campus tuition fees page.

Our Dubai Campus operates a rolling year-round admissions process: as soon as one intake has closed we begin accepting applications for the next one. It is also possible for you to defer your start date for up to a year.

All of our programmes have an intake in September, but some programmes also offer an additional intake in January.

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake but you should note that a late application will almost certainly mean a delay in the provision of essential administrative services, such as your student matriculation card (without which you won't be able to access library or online services).

Heriot Watt University recognises its moral and social responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of their students.

It is important to note and appreciate University is an adult environment, as such the university reserves the right to withdraw an offer of acceptance or to withdraw a student from a programme of study if it becomes evident that despite the University putting in place stringent safeguarding checks the child’s presence in an adult environment poses significant risks to their safety, academic progress, and/or the well-being of others in the university community.

If a child is accepted onto a programme at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai campus, the acceptance and enrolment shall be dependent on the University obtaining specific warranties from the Child’s parent/guardian, Parent(s) or Guardian(s) must adhere to the following terms and conditions: 

1. I hereby confirm I am the parent/guardian of the student in question. 
2. I provide written consent for my child to enroll at Heriot Watt University’s Dubai campus, acknowledging that the university is primarily an adult learning environment. 
3. I fully understand that I, as parent/guardian, retain primary responsibility for my child’s well-being and welfare, including ensuring that my child attends classes, abides by all university regulations, and is supported during their studies. 
4. The university does not act in loco parentis in relation to students who are under the age of 18. (Unlike schools and colleges, the law does not require universities to act in loco parentis whilst your child is studying with us. This means that the University will not act in any parental capacity towards your child.) 
5. I agree to maintain regular communication with the university’s Wellbeing and Programme teams to address any concerns regarding my child’s welfare and academic progress throughout the programme. 
6. I hereby warrant to provide up-to-date contact details for myself and an additional emergency contact person who can be reached at any time. I confirm I will communicate with the University as soon as there is a change in the contact information for my child. 
7. I acknowledge that a risk assessment will be conducted prior to my child’s admission, and I agree to cooperate with this process. 
8. I understand that, based on the risk assessment, the university may impose specific conditions or support measures for the safety and well-being of the child. I accept and adhere to these conditions being imposed for the benefit of my child. 
9. In the event a support plan is required, I agree to its terms, including any mandatory check-ins or additional safeguarding provisions that may be enforced. I understand that failure to comply with the support plan may result in the child being withdrawn from the programme. 
10. As the parent/guardian, I understand I am responsible for ensuring that appropriate transport and accommodation arrangements are in place for my child while they are attending university. This includes ensuring that the child has a safe and reliable means of travel to and from campus and suitable living arrangements if residing away from home. I consent to providing this information to the University if requested. 
11. I acknowledge that my child must comply with the university’s code of conduct and disciplinary regulations. The university reserves the right to take action, including suspension or expulsion, if the student breaches any policies or behaves in a manner that poses a risk to themselves or others. 
12. I acknowledge that my child will not be permitted to join or participate in any Student Council clubs and societies until they turn 16 years old. 
13. I warrant I am responsible for ensuring that my child’s health needs are met, including providing details of any medical conditions, medications, or allergies. I hereby consent for the university to contact emergency services, if required.  
14. If my child has any known medical conditions, details of this shall be provided to the University to ensure appropriate medical care is taken. 
15. I, as parent/guardian of the child acknowledge that as per UAE law my child is legally considered a child. I understand that the university environment, whilst supportive, is designed for adult learners.  
16. I acknowledge and understand the additional responsibilities both the university and myself as parent/guardian bear as a result of the child’s age in University. 

Our academic staff consider all applications carefully and will let you know of our decision on your application as soon as possible. They will make one of the following offers or responses to you:

• an unconditional offer, (which you must accept by returning the relevant acceptance form within 2 weeks of receiving)
• a conditional offer (you will need to achieve further qualifications or provide additional supporting documents before you are accepted)
• regretfully reject your application (this does not prevent you from applying again in a subsequent year)

In general, the entire review process takes between 2–6 weeks following the receipt of your completed application package.

Students from outside the UAE will need to apply for a Student Residence Visa. Check the visa requirements for more information.