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PostgraduateMSc

Computing (2 years)

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£26,296Per Year (Intl)
£12,584Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The MSc Computing (2 years) at Heriot-Watt University is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc in Computing is a two year postgraduate degree. The first year imparts the knowledge and skills needed to study the subject at masters level in the second. This degree is open to graduates coming from any discipline. International tuition fees are £26,296 per year, home/UK fees are £12,584 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Software Engineering Principles
Data Structures and Algorithms
Database Management Systems
Web Application Development
Computer Networks and Security
Research Methods in Computing
Advanced Programming Concepts
Technical Communication and Professional Skills
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic63

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£26,296

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£52,592

Home Student Fee

£12,584

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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