MSc Robotics

The MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year postgraduate course that helps you learn important skills and knowledge to work with robots and smart machines. It is connected to the UK’s National Robotarium and prepares you for jobs where robots are used to improve safety at work, support travel, and make daily life easier.

When you study MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University, you will learn about important topics such as how robots move, see, and interact with people. You will also study useful technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Natural Language Processing (NLP), and the Internet of Things (IoT).

Additionally, you will learn from expert teachers and researchers who will support you throughout the course. You can also choose some subjects that match your interests. Studying MSc Robotics at Heriot-Watt University will help you gain the skills and confidence to work in industries like manufacturing, healthcare, energy, and the environment, where robots are becoming more useful and needed every year.

Heriot-Watt University is a well-respected public research university based in Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland. It was founded in 1821 and became a university in 1966. It first started as the world’s first mechanics’ institute, which focused on giving practical education to working people.

The main campus is located in a large, green area called Riccarton, just outside Edinburgh. The university also has campuses in the Scottish Borders, Orkney, as well as in Malaysia (Putrajaya) and Dubai. This makes it a truly international university.

According to the QS World University Rankings 2025, Heriot-Watt is placed 256th in the world, 32nd in the UK, and 5th in Scotland. The university has students from more than 150 countries, and about one in every three students comes from outside the UK. This makes it a welcoming place for international students from all backgrounds.

Sufficient computer programming experience is required to study this course. 

Grade Requirements: 

• A first-class or upper second honours degree in Mathematics, Physics, Engineering, and Computer Science or other relevant disciplines is required. 
• Candidates with a 2:2 in relevant subject areas with 3 or more years of relevant work experience can be considered.  

English Proficiency: 

• Students whose first language is not English will be required to demonstrate proficiency in the language. To do this, an IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each of the four components is required. 
• Equivalent tests are also accepted.

For the 2025/26 academic session, the tuition fee to study an MSc in Robotics at Heriot-Watt University is £28,056.

Heriot-Watt University provides a number of scholarships and funding opportunities to international students to reward academic excellence and ease their financial burdens. For instance, the International Merit Scholarship provides a total of £500,000 in scholarships awarded to international students entering the university to study a course. This scholarship is provided as a partial fee waiver, and the value varies by region. Candidates are automatically considered for this scholarship during admission. Therefore, no separate application is required.

An MSc in Robotics from Heriot-Watt University opens doors to exciting career paths such as the following: 

• Robotics Engineer 
• Software Engineer 
• AI Engineer 
• Robot Technician
• Systems Engineer
• Mechatronics Engineer

You can apply for this course using the university’s online application form. For more information about this process, please reach out to any of our experienced counsellors at AHZ.