Bachelor of Arts in Management & Psychology
Awarding Body
Heriot Watt University, UK
Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK, with its origins dating back to 1821. Located in Edinburgh, HWU has been consistently ranked as one of the top Universities in the UK. Well known for its pioneering work in business studies, engineering, and science as well as educating the industrialists, leaders, professionals and thinkers of the future. HWU is also one of the top UK universities for graduate employment, with 94% of graduates entering directly into work, further study or training.
Heriot-Watt has been ranked the Top 16 UK University in Business and Management Studies and the Top 5 UK University in Psychology in the Guardian University Guide 2012.
About the Qualification
The Bachelor of Arts in Management and Psychology provides students with a grounding in all aspects of the two disciplines. Business is about people, namely designing products that people can use safely and which appeal to people, encouraging people to buy products, and managing people effectively. Psychology helps you to understand the 'people' aspects of business, and so is relevant to anyone aspiring to a career in management, sales, or product design, as well as any other business setting in which you would be involved with people. Psychology tells us how people think and behave; and naturally complements management science, which shows how to apply some of these lessons to business practice.
Aims of the Qualification
The programme aims to provide subject-specific knowledge, skills in critical analysis, and other transferable skills. In addition to this, the programme prepares students for entry to careers in business and occupations that do not require a legally-defined psychology qualification.
The course aims to enable learners to:
- Develop knowledge, understanding and subject skills in areas of psychology, accounting, finance and business management for employment in a variety of careers in commerce, industry, education and public administration.
- Develop subject interests by allowing selection from a range of specialist course sets.
- Gain a firm foundation, through the business management courses common structure in Stage One, in key areas of accountancy and finance, economics and management to give flexibility of choice in selecting a programme to suit their interests and career aspirations.
- Develop personal abilities (and attitudes for employment in a variety of careers and prepare for lifelong learning and personal development.
Course Duration
Part-time: 36 months
Full-Time: 36 months
*Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College will be granted direct admission to the Final Year of the Heriot-Watt Management program. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience can also apply for admission, subject to approval. Relevant fees may apply.
Course Delivery
The course will be delivered on a part-time basis in 63 lessons of 3 hours each and also on a full-time basis, Mondays - Fridays, 3 hours daily.
The course is wholly delivered in Singapore. Students will have access to local tutors and resources provided by Uptrend College. Resources and materials provided for students will include lecture notes and references for reading in books, professional journals, articles and websites.
Average Teacher to Student Ratio
1:20
Module Sets Combinations and Exemptions
Stage 1
1. Accounting (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Accounting 1 & Introduction to Accounting 2)
2. Economics (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Economics 1 & Introduction to Economics 2)
3. Finance (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Finance & Introduction to Banking & Financial Services)
4. Management (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Management 1 & Introduction to Management 2)
Stage 2
5. Quantitative Methods (Exempted*)
(Quantitative Methods 1 & Quantitative Methods 2)
6. Intermediate Accounting (Exempted*)
(Financial Accounting & Management Accounting)
7. Marketing (Exempted*)
(Introduction to Marketing 1 & Introduction to Marketing 2)
8. Human Resource Management (Exempted*)
(Organisational Behaviour & Human Resource Management)
Stage 3
9. Cognition Across the Lifespan (Mandatory)
10. Applied Psychology: Health Psychology and Professional Practice (Mandatory)
11. Attachment Across the Lifespan (Mandatory)
12. Psychobiology (Mandatory)
13. Social Cognition and Personality (Mandatory)
14. System Safety and Disasters (Mandatory)
15. Operations Management (Elective)
(Operations Management 1 & Operations Management 2)
*Exemption will be granted for Advanced Diploma holders from Uptrend College. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience may also apply for exemption, subject to approval from Dean of the school.
Entry Criteria
- Advanced Diploma in Business Management or other relevant Diplomas/ Advanced Diplomas
Advanced Standing:
Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College are eligible for exemptions from Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Heriot-Watt Business Degree Courses. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience are eligible for advanced standing. Applicants would need to complete the Application for Credit Transfer form. The Academic Board will assess the student's application and may grant the student with some exemptions from some of the modules. Supporting documents e.g. copies of transcript, letters from current or previous employer stating job details and curriculum vitae are to be submitted to our Administrator for processing. Result will be made known within 3 weeks. Relevant fees may also apply.
Assessment Mode
Examination & Coursework
Examination Period
June / December
Examination Registration Period
- 1 Feb to 22 Feb for June Exams
- 1 Aug to 22 Aug for Dec Exams
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Minimum 75% attendance is required for each subject to qualify for a Certificate of Attendance if requested and be eligible to sit for exam
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Students matriculated after July 2009 require a minimum of Grade D in the designated mandatory modules as per the course structure of their degree (i.e. award requirements, as contained in the student handbook 2009/10). Students must have 60 credits from Stage 3 at Grade D, or above, AND must have a Grade D, or above in their mandatory modules
Advanced Standing
Students with an Advanced Diploma in Business Management from Uptrend College are eligible for exemptions from Stage 1 and Stage 2 of the Heriot-Watt Business Degree Courses. Students who have prior studies from other institutions or work experience are eligible for advanced standing.
All above fees are subject to 7% GST charges.
*One-time payment only.
^Full Payment.
Fees may change periodically without prior notice.
Last Updated: 07 February 2012
