Why a Masters at Heriot-Watt?

Heriot-Watt University offers a superb environment for postgraduate study and top-level research. One of the UK’s leading universities, it is recognised internationally for excellent teaching and research in its specialist areas of science, engineering, business management, languages and textile design.

The University's community of postgraduate students is made up of bright, highly imaginative and self-motivated individuals, who work closely with the forward-looking and energetic research-active academic staff. This collaborative atmosphere is fundamental to Heriot-Watt’s enviable academic and research reputation.

At Heriot-Watt you will discover high quality taught and research programmes, flexible student-centred delivery, unrivalled facilities and pioneering research.

Academic excellence

The relevance and quality of our programmes, our excellent study environment and the commitment and talent of our staff are all recommended to those thinking of undertaking graduate study. Come and join around 1,100 Masters’ students and 400 on-campus research postgraduates in a challenging environment that will motivate and encourage you in your studies.

We are consistently rated as one of the top universities by leading national newspapers, and almost all research activity at the Edinburgh Campus is independently assessed at international or national excellence levels. This success is reflected in the superb partnerships that "Scotland’s International University" is able to generate globally.

Learning benefits

Graduate and postgraduate taught courses at Heriot-Watt will provide you with the following:

• The opportunity to develop the skills, qualities and values characteristic of all Heriot-Watt graduate and postgraduate students, including the personal, professional and enterprise skills required by employers
• work-based learning experiences (depending on the course, this experience may range from placements to projects involving industry or business) so that the knowledge and skills you have acquired can be put into practice
• the ability to use English in an academic environment to a high standard
• a range of feedback mechanisms to enable you to learn from assessment and improve your performance
• an international learning experience, reflecting Heriot-Watt’s cultural diversity and the international flavour of courses offered by the University.
  
  

Furthering your career

A Masters degree from Heriot-Watt will provide you with the qualifications, experience and confidence you will need to further your career. The Pre-Masters programme is the perfect preparation for success, designed to help you to reach your potential and achieve your goals.