MSc Computing 2 years

This 2-year MSc Computing programme is designed for graduates from any academic background who want to transition into a computing career. The first year focuses on building foundational knowledge and essential skills, preparing students for advanced study, and helping students gain the expertise needed for a successful career in computing.

The MSc Computing programme allows students to progress to the second year to study advanced computer science topics or graduate with a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science after the first year. The programme is delivered full-time on campus in Edinburgh, admitting students in September or January, offering them hands-on learning in state-of-the-art laboratories, including the Robotarium and Virtual Reality labs.

Heriot-Watt University is a globally recognised institution with a rich history as far back to 1821. It has five campuses in the UK, Dubai, and Malaysia, and a student body of around 27,000 from 154 countries. 

The university is known for its research excellence, with 86.8% of its research considered world-leading or internationally excellent. Heriot-Watt offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes like MSc Computing courses, and consistently ranks high for graduate employment outcomes.

Heriot-Watt University provides students with excellent facilities, including cutting-edge research labs, comprehensive libraries, and state-of-the-art sports facilities like Oriam. A dedicated Student Experience Team offers support services, such as wellbeing advice and transition assistance. The university's location in Edinburgh gives students access to a rich cultural scene, making it a great place to study.

Applicants must submit a personal statement, academic or employer reference, and optionally, a CV to build a picture of their work experience.

Grade Requirements: 

• Applicants need a second-class honours degree( 2.2). 
• International qualifications are accepted for consideration.

English Proficiency: 

• The minimum English language requirement is an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with no individual component score below 5.5.
• TOEFL and PTE are also accepted. 
• The university also provides English language courses for students who need to improve their scores to meet these requirements.

The tuition fee for the two-year MSc Computing programme is Year 1 (Full-time) for International Students is £25,480 and Year 2 (Full-time) is £19,816 and finally Year 2 (Part-time) is £9,908 for the 2025/26 academic year.

Heriot-Watt University provides Master's students with many scholarships and bursaries, including, the Merit Scholarships which offers up to 25% off for international students and the Excellence Scholarships offers 50% off for international students, also the highly competitive Distinction Scholarships gives a 100% fee reduction for international students, its eligibility is based on academic merit, eligibility needs a strong academic record, the consideration of financial need for higher-value awards, and an offer for on-campus study in the UK.

Graduates of the two-year MSc Computing programme are ready to become:

• Software Developers
• Data Scientists
• Cybersecurity Analysts
• Cloud Solutions Architects
• AI Engineers
• Digital Project Managers

Candidates can apply through the university's official application portal. If you have more questions, you can reach out to our trained Advisors.