Heriot-Watt Online (HW Online) Programme Handbook - Part A - HW Online Information

Oct 2, 2026

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Heriot-Watt Online (HW Online) Programme Handbook 2026/27 sets out the structure and key rules for studying online within the School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society. It covers significant academic dates, student support contacts, course study expectations, and detailed enrolment steps including fees, payment methods, student ID, and VLE-Canvas access. The handbook also explains assessment, coursework submissions, progression and award criteria, research/dissertation project pathways, and graduation plus additional school resources.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryExam

FormatPDF

Pages70

Reading Time2 h 56 min

AccessFree to download

HW Online Information

Summary of information

Welcome and introduction

General information about Heriot-Watt University and the school

How HW Online course study works

Enrolment

Course study

Assessment and progression

Research dissertation and projects

Graduation

Further school information

Heriot-Watt Online (HW Online) Programme Handbook 2026/27 School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society Version 1 : 31 August 2026 PART A-HW ONLINE INFORMATION PAGE NO. A1 SUMMARY OF INFORMATION………………………………………………………………….. 3-6 A1.1 Significant dates in the academic year........................................................................ 3 A1.2 Significant dates for HW Online students...................................................…. 4 A1.3 Links to further information/services............................................................................ 4 A1.4 Key staff and contact details.................................................................................... 5-6 A2 WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION………………………………………………………………. 7 A2.1 Welcome from the Principal and Vice Chancellor of Heriot-Watt University................ 7 A2.2 Welcome from the Head of School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Society 7 A3 GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY AND THE SCHOOL……………………………………………………………………………………….. 8 A3.1 Heriot-Watt University................................................................................................... 8 A3.2 School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure & Energy.............................................. 8 A3.3 General aims................................................................................................................. 8 A4 HOW HW ONLINE COURSE STUDY WORKS.................................................................... 9-10 A5 ENROLMENT……………………………………………………………………………………….. 11-17 A5.1 Period of study............................................................................................................. 11 A5.2 How to enrol...........................................................................................................…. 12 A5.2.1 Online enrolment…………………………………………………………………. 12 A5.2.2 Course Registration…………………………………………………................... 13 A5.2.3 Fees for 2026/27 .............................................................................................. 14 A5.2.4 Methods of payment for fees……………………………………….................. 15 A5.2.5 Student ID card………………........................................................................... 16 A5.3 How to enrol for further courses................................................................................... 16 A5.4 Access to course material via VLE-Canvas………………..................................... 16 A5.5 Amendments to enrolment............................................................................................ 16 A5.5.1 Programme transfer………………..................................................................... 16 A5.5.2 Temporary suspension of studies...................................................................... 17 A5.5.3 Extension to period of study….......................................................................... 17 A5.5.4 Withdrawal from a programme........................................................................... 17 A5.6 Change of address.......................................................................................................... 17 A6 COURSE STUDY…………………………………………………………………………..……….. 18 A6.1 Programme structures.................................................................................................. 18 A6.2 Course descriptors........................................................................................................ 18 A6.3 Communication with Course or Programme Leaders (Personal Tutor) ......................... 18 A7 ASSESSMENT AND PROGRESSION…………………………………………………………… 19-24 A7.1 Assessment.................................................................................................................. 19 A7.2 Access to coursework questions.................................................................................. 19 A7.3 Submission of cours

FAQs

What are the key significant dates for HW Online students in the academic year?

The handbook provides a breakdown of significant dates for the academic year and specific dates relevant to HW Online students, including guidance on where to find more services and information links.

How do students enrol for the 2026/27 HW Online programme, including payments and student ID?

It explains the period of study, the enrolment process (online enrolment and course registration), fees for 2026/27, methods of payment, student ID card arrangements, and how to access course materials via VLE-Canvas.

What assessment and progression arrangements are covered for HW Online courses?

The handbook outlines assessment types, access to coursework questions, coursework submission and feedback return, final online assessment arrangements, registration, feedback on performance, special requirements, progression and award criteria, exam boards and results, reassessment, and mitigating circumstances.

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