Your January 2027 UK postgraduate journey starts here.
Advance your career with a globally recognised UK degree built for employability through industry-aligned postgraduate education and strong graduate outcomes.
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Study in Edinburgh - ranked the 3rd best city in the world (Time Out 2026) and the 2nd most student-friendly city in the UK (QS Best Student Cities 2025)
Take the next step toward your international career with postgraduate study at Heriot-Watt University, a globally respected institution known for strong graduate outcomes and career-focused education.
Eligible international students applying for January 2027 entry can explore scholarship opportunities to support their studies. Whether you're looking to accelerate your career, specialise in your field, or transition into a new industry, Heriot-Watt’s postgraduate programmes are designed to help you move forward with confidence.
IDP is here to support your application journey.
Scholarships for September 2027 Entry
International Merit Scholarship at Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University offers the International Merit Scholarship for eligible international students applying for September 2027 postgraduate entry. This scholarship provides partial tuition fee support to help make your UK postgraduate studies more affordable. Scholarship value and eligibility vary by region and applicant profile. Connect with IDP to explore your scholarship eligibility and plan your September 2027 application with confidence.
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Discover career-focused postgraduate degrees for January 2027 entry
Business and Administration
At Edinburgh Business School, students don't just learn business. They practise it, trial it and use it to build careers that create measurable impact. Unlock your potential with our postgraduate programmes designed to shape future-ready leaders.
- 1st in Scotland for producing the highest percentage of CEOs & Managing Directors
(Novuna 2025) - Courses aligned with top in-demand future workplace skills
Featured Programmes for January 2027:
- MSc International Business Management (with Advanced Practice)
- MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy (with Advanced Practice)
- MSc Engineering Management
- MSc International Sport Management
Creative Art and Design
Study in a creative environment where design innovation meets industry collaboration.
- Collaborate with high-end industry brands in design, fashion, and textiles
- Access cutting-edge design technologies and business expertise
- Showcase your final project to alumni, faculty, and industry professionals at the Postgraduate Showcase
Business and Administration
At Edinburgh Business School, students don't just learn business. They practise it, trial it and use it to build careers that create measurable impact. Unlock your potential with our postgraduate programmes designed to shape future-ready leaders.
- 1st in Scotland for Producing the highest percentage of CEOs & Managing Directors (Novuna 2025)
- Courses aligned with top in-demand future workplace skills
Featured Programmes for September 2026:
- MSc International Business Management
(with Advanced Practice) - MSc Logistics & Supply Chain Management
- MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy
(with Advanced Practice) - MSc Engineering Management
- MSc International Sport Management
Creative Art and Design
Study in a creative environment where design innovation meets industry collaboration.
- Collaborate with high-end industry brands in design, fashion, and textiles
- Access cutting-edge design technologies and business expertise
- Showcase your final project to alumni, faculty, and industry professionals at the Postgraduate Showcase
Featured Programmes for September 2026:
- MA Interior Architecture and Design
- MSc User Experience Design
- MA Fashion and Textiles Design
- MSc Fashion and Textiles Management
- MSc Design Management
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Build expertise in emerging technologies at a university home to the National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- One of only 11 UK universities certified by the National Cyber Security Centre
- Access cutting-edge teaching in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering
Featured Programmes for September 2026:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Software Engineering
- MSc Applied Data Science
Engineering and Technology
Develop practical engineering expertise through industry-connected postgraduate programmes designed for future innovators.
- 1st in the UK for Building*
- 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering*
- Strong employer and industry partnerships
- *The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Featured Programmes for September 2026:
- MSc Biomedical Engineering
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
- MArch Architecture
- MSc Toxicology
- MSc Quantum Technologies
- MSc Advanced Sustainability for Brewing and Distilling
- MSc Robotics
Featured Programmes for January 2027:
- MA Interior Architecture and Design
- MSc User Experience Design
- MA Fashion and Textiles Design
- MSc Fashion and Textiles Management
- MSc Design Management
Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Build expertise in emerging technologies at a university home to the National Robotarium, a world-leading centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
- One of only 11 UK universities certified by the National Cyber Security Centre
- Access cutting-edge teaching in AI, data science, cybersecurity, and software engineering
Featured Programmes for January 2027:
- MSc Artificial Intelligence
- MSc Cyber Security
- MSc Data Science
- MSc Software Engineering
- MSc Applied Data Science
Engineering and Technology
Develop practical engineering expertise through industry-connected postgraduate programmes designed for future innovators.
- 1st in the UK for Building*
- 1st in Scotland for Mechanical Engineering*
- Strong employer and industry partnerships
*The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026
Featured Programmes for January 2027:
- MSc Biomedical Engineering
- MSc Construction Project Management
- MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying
- MArch Architecture
- MSc Toxicology
- MSc Quantum Technologies
- MSc Advanced Sustainability for Brewing and Distilling
- MSc Robotics
Designed for ambitious global careers
Build the skills, confidence, and experience to thrive globally
At Heriot-Watt University, postgraduate study is designed to prepare you for more than graduation, it’s built to help you succeed in a competitive global workforce. Through industry-informed teaching, practical application, and employer-connected learning, students graduate with the confidence, capabilities, and career readiness to stand out in today’s evolving job market.
Hear from Heriot-Watt graduates
They chose Heriot-Watt University. Here’s why
“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, Somto
MSc Data Science
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