Become a digital innovator
Together, we shape the future of intelligent technologies.
Design, develop, and power the intelligent technologies shaping tomorrow’s world. At Heriot‑Watt University, we’ve been pioneering breakthroughs in computing, data and autonomous systems for decades — driving digital innovation that transforms industries, protects global systems, and enhances the way people live and work.
Postgraduate programmes for the digital future
The world is being rewritten by data, automation, and intelligent systems — and Heriot-Watt is leading that transformation. Our postgraduate programmes equip you with the skills to design the technologies that power modern life, protect global systems, and unlock new possibilities in AI, robotics, and software.
Here, you’ll learn from researchers and practitioners who are shaping the digital future, and you’ll gain the expertise to shape it too.
Why chose Heriot-Watt for computing and data?
1st in UK
1st in UK for Electrical and Electronic Engineering (Daily Mail University Guide 2026).
Work-ready
Strong industry partnerships and real-world project experience
1st
1st in Scotland and joint 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025).
AI leader
1st in Scotland and 6th in the UK for AI (Daily Mail University Guide 2026); 1st in Scotland for software engineering (National Student Survey 2025).
Let's shape the future of technology
Join a community of innovators, problem-solvers, and digital pioneers, and design solutions to transform the world around you.
Start your journey*Employability and income information is based on the average salaries of our graduates, 15 months after graduation.