Heriot-Watt University is the eighth oldest higher education institution in the UK, with its origins dating back to 1821. Located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, 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 voted the TOP 20 University in Business and Mangement Studies by GUARDIAN.CO.UK in the University guide 2010

Heriot Watt University is also voted in UK's Top 22 University, according to teaching excellence by GUARDIAN.CO.UK in the University guide 2010

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For more details about HWU, please visit www.hw.ac.uk.

Uptrend Business School meets the criteria and quality standards lay down by the ACCA and is monitored by the ACCA such as in the standard and quality of the lecturers.

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For more details about ACCA, please visit www.accaglobal.com.

As the leading global provider of vocational, business-related qualifications, LCCI boast 5,000 centres in over 100 countries.

LCCI examinations enjoy international recognition from employers, universities and professional bodies. Their close links with the UK business community and the worldwide Chamber movement, allied to over 100 years of experience in developing innovative qualifications, enable them to provide revised and relevant commercial qualifications which reflect advances in todays business environment.

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