Invest in your future with a postgraduate degree from Heriot-Watt University
Boost Your Career
Welcome to Heriot-Watt University.
We are a world-leading institution with a rich heritage - placed 235th by QS World University Rankings, Heriot-Watt has been making a global impact since 1821.
We are ranked 1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for postgraduate employability for a reason: almost 90% of our graduates are in employment or further study 15 months after graduation (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2023). Plus, our industry-backed programmes and lifetime career support produce the highest percentage of CEOs and Managing Directors in the UK (Novuna 2023).
Pakistani students at Heriot-Watt have access to pioneering research and teaching, guaranteed accommodation in Edinburgh - the UK’s best city for culture (Time Out 2023), and scholarships specifically designed to support your academic journey.
Heriot-Watt is home to state-of-the-art facilities such as The National Robotarium, Scotland’s national sports performance centre Oriam, and a Postgraduate Centre supporting our 2,500-strong community of future leaders.
Our unique campuses in the UK, Dubai and Malaysia provide you with a foundation for a global career.
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2nd in the UK
Top in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for postgraduate employability
(Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2023)
Career-focused degrees
We produce the highest percentage of CEO and Managing Director roles in the UK (Novuna 2023). This is thanks to our career-focused programmes, global industry connections and lifelong career support.
Postgraduate Study
Explore your programme options
Business and Administration
Gain hands-on experience using industry-standard software, take part in live projects with industry partners, and develop skills demanded by top firms.
Our business and administration programmes help you build connections and access excellent facilities including a trading room, business incubators, and collaborative workspaces.
Available programmes for Business and Administration with high market demand:
• MSc International Business Management
• MSc Digital Marketing
• MSc Strategic Project Management
• MSc Finance
Creative Art and Design
Unleash your creativity, collaborate with high-end industry brands and forge connections that will boost your career in design, fashion and textiles.
Access latest cutting-edge design technologies and business expertise. You will conclude your journey with the Postgraduate Showcase where you’ll present your final project to alumni, faculty, and industry attendees.
Available programmes for Creative Art and Design with high market demand:
• MSc Design Management
• MA Fashion and Textiles Design / MA Fashion and Textiles Design with industry placement
• MA Interior Architecture and Design
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Heriot-Watt is home to the National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence, and is only one of 11 universities in the UK with certification from the National Cyber Security Centre.
Our academics will empower you with the latest programming languages, software engineering principles, and skills in AI, cybersecurity, data science, and more.
Available programmes for Computer and Mathematical Sciences with high market demand:
• MSc Data Science
• MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security
• MSc AI
Engineering and Technology
Tackle global challenges and come up with solutions through our world-renowned engineering and technology programmes.
Our links with leading engineering and technology firms provide you with opportunities for internships, industry projects, and networking events to accelerate your career.
Available programmes for Engineering and Technology with high market demand:
• MSc Renewable Energy Engineering
• MSc Biomedical Engineering (with University of Edinburgh)*
• MSc Construction Project Management
• MSc Real Estate
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Why study with Heriot-Watt?
235th
We are ranked 235th in the world and 32nd in the UK.
QS World University Rankings 2024
86.8%
86.8% of our research is ranked world-leading and internationally excellent.
Research Excellence Framework 2021
£3000
We offer scholarships of up to GBP 3000 to help you achieve your highest academic potential.
Personalised Virtual Experience
Find out more about your subject area, immerse yourself in our state-of-the-art facilities, and explore accommodation options through a virtual 360 tour. Explore now
Mrunalini Deshmukh
Business & Management (MSc)
The course is well-curated and gave me an overall understanding of the business management concepts with a mix of academic and industry projects. I developed my business management fundamentals in the course and also enhanced my critical analysis, emotional intelligence, innovation and problem-solving skills.
Karthik Muthoor Nagendra
Advanced Mechanical Engineering with Materials (MSc)
The university’s student union hosts plenty of clubs and societies for every sport and hobby that exists and its extremely easy to find something I love. The transition in the architecture of the campus from old to modern reminds us of the advancements that we’ve had and the privilege that we are bestowed with.
Akansha Sharma
PGDE Primary Education
I’ve been really lucky to learn from some fantastic tutors who have a vast range of experience in primary education and also in research. All international students were provided with a support team and platform named international café where you can join various online events and remain updated with the latest happenings at the university.
International Student Experience
Hear what the international students think of Heriot-Watt, Edinburgh and life in Scotland.
"Studying at Heriot-Watt really benefits students from Nigeria because the general culture of the university is so welcoming and so friendly and there's a lot of things to support your learning, for example the Maths gym, English gym and coding classes. So outside of the lecture content you have all these other support structures that help you no matter what your situation is. There’s also a Nigerian Society that hosts events where you interact with other Nigerian students."
Lily Nwobodo, SomtoData Science Student
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