MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security

The MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University is designed to give you refined knowledge and skills to safeguard the digital landscape. You will study software engineering, programming, cryptography, network security, and information security.

This course ensures that you master essential tools like Python and understand different network strategies as well as cybersecurity technologies. Eventually, upon graduation, you will be fully equipped to start a career in the cybersecurity field.

The MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University is taught through lectures, labs, seminars, and project work, balancing theory with practical learning. Assessment comes through coursework, exams, and a final dissertation, with a research methods module to guide project preparation. While it doesn’t include a placement year, the course offers real, hands-on experience in cyber security.

Heriot-Watt University was founded in 1821 and is situated in Edinburgh, Scotland. It offers accredited courses at the undergraduate, graduate, and research levels in disciplines like business, engineering, computer science, architecture, and design.

There are currently over 30,000 students enrolled at Heriot-Watt. Students can also access fully furnished campuses with cutting-edge labs, libraries, and study spaces. To assist international students, the university provides first-rate career services, chances for international exchange, experiential learning, and a multicultural environment.

Here are the minimum entry requirements to study the MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University:

Grade Requirements:

• As an applicant, you’re expected to have a minimum of a 2:2 in an honours degree related to computing and programming.

English Proficiency:

• Non-native English speakers may need to demonstrate proficiency in the language, typically through an IELTS score of at least 6.0. TOEFL or other equivalents are also allowed.

The tuition fee (2025/2026 session) to study MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University is £26,296 for international students.

Heriot-Watt University offers several funding options to its students, including bursaries, scholarships, and student loans. One example is the International Merit Scholarship, a first-year tuition discount for international applicants.

Here are some of the career options you have with an MSc in Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University:

• Cybersecurity Analyst
• Information Security Manager
• Security Software Developer
• Ethical Hacker (Penetration Tester)
• Digital Forensics Analyst

To find out more about the application process, speak to one of our trained counsellors.