Heriot-Watt University courses

Heriot-Watt University at a glance

Courses listed

38

Study levels

Master's (38)

Intakes

January 2027 (38)

Next intake

January 2027 (38 courses)

Tuition fees listed

£20,456 – £29,960 per year (38 of 38 courses list a yearly fee amount)

English language tests

Duolingo English Test, IELTS Academic, Oxford ELLT, PTE Academic, TOEFL iBT (recorded for 38 of 38 courses)

January 2027 courses at Heriot-Watt University (38) · Master's courses at Heriot-Watt University (38)

About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University is a specialist, international university with a history dating back to 1821, when it began as the Edinburgh School of Arts, recognised as the world's first Mechanics Institute. The institution received university status in 1966. Heriot-Watt University (https://www.hw.ac.uk/about?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Heriot-Watt focuses particularly on engineering, science, business, technology and related professional disciplines, with an emphasis on practical, industry-relevant education and research. The university currently has campuses in Edinburgh, Scottish Borders, Orkney, Dubai and Malaysia, giving students an international study environment and opportunities for global mobility. Heriot-Watt University (https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/profile?utm_source=chatgpt.com) The university reports that 86.8% of its research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent in REF 2021. It is ranked 325th globally, 36th in the UK and 6th in Scotland in the QS World University Rankings 2027. Heriot-Watt also reports strong graduate outcomes, with almost 90% of graduates in employment or further education 15 months after graduation according to the Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024. Heriot-Watt University (https://www.hw.ac.uk/about/profile?utm_source=chatgpt.com) Its Edinburgh Campus is located on a 380-acre parkland site, while the Scottish Borders Campus is located in Galashiels, at the heart of Scotland's textile industry, with specialist facilities for textiles, fashion and design.

Admissions information

Applies across Heriot-Watt University unless a course page shows something different.

Initial deposit

8000 GBP

English language requirements

IELTS Academic: 6.5, 5.5 PTE Academic: 63, 59 (alternative) TOEFL iBT: 4, 4.5 in writing 4 in others (alternative) Oxford ELLT: 6, 5 (alternative) Duolingo English Test: 120, 110 (alternative)

Pre-CAS interview

Yes — a Pre-CAS / credibility interview is part of the process After the initial deposit is paid Online interview

Courses at Heriot-Watt University

Each course page lists its fees, entry and English requirements and — where added — its modules.