The SCHOLAR supported-learning programme provides common educational resources and a 'virtual college' support network. An initiative of Heriot-Watt University, a SCHOLAR course can be studied through a partner school or college in your area, or directly with the University. Credits that you earn can gain you exemptions from some university or college courses, meaning that you can progress faster towards a higher education degree. Heriot-Watt University welcomes applications from students with good Higher, Advanced Higher, HN and A-level credits. The programme gives you the flexibility to choose how far you go in your studies and how fast you progress.

see also: learning, scholar

VISION is Heriot-Watt University's Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). It is a web-based integrated teaching and learning environment. Online Module development and navigation is accomplished through a consistent and easy-to-use web browser user interface. A Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) is an online resource that supports a range of learning contexts, ranging from conventional, classroom implementation over blended learning approaches to distance learning.

see also: learning, online, vision, vle