Watch Now: Study our Online MSc Computer Science

We’re excited to announce the release of the official trailer for our online MSc Computer Science programme. This short video gives you an insight into the programme and why this MSc is a great choice for you as an aspiring or advancing tech professional.

Here's what to expect from the online MSc in Computer Science:

• Expert-led learning: Study with renowned faculty at the forefront of Computer Science, like Dr Abrar Ullah, Programme Director, Christos Chrysoulas, Associate Professor in Software Engineering and Tess Watt, Graduate Teaching Assistant and PhD student.
• Comprehensive curriculum: Gain practical skills in programming, AI, software engineering, database management, and more. Your first course, Programming and Program Design, will prepare you for entering the tech industry by equipping you with the skills to design and write programs in Java, one of the most widely used programming languages in the industry.
• Industry alignment: Benefit from a flexible, fully online programme designed to meet the 22% increased demand for computer and information research scientists by 2030 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), 2023).
• Flexible online learning: It's in our DNA. Since 1821, we have been providing flexible learning to fit in working professional’s lives.
• Career support: Access Coursera’s Career Academy, with over 500 industry courses, projects, and certificates designed by the world’s leading companies including Google, IBM, Salesforce, Tableau, AWS, and Microsoft.

Learn about the programme in two minutes

If you’re considering studying an MSc in Computer Science, this trailer is the perfect way to visualise your learning experience. From course previews to career outcomes and snapshots of your faculty in action, this short video provides you with all the information you need to gain a real insight into this programme. In under two minutes, you'll learn everything you need to know about how this programme can equip you with the skills and confidence to thrive in the tech industry.

Watch the trailer and enrol today

With a legacy of innovation spanning over 200 years, Heriot-Watt University was the first in Scotland to offer a Computer Science degree. We’re now bringing that pioneering expertise to a fully online, flexible MSc designed for the you.

The MSc in Computer Science Online is designed to equip career switchers and aspiring Computer Science professionals with the skills needed to thrive in the tech industry. Delivered in collaboration with Coursera, it provides access to world-class learning materials and career resources, including the Coursera Career Academy.

Watch the trailer now to see how this programme can help you achieve your goals.

Visit our online MSc Computer Science programme page for more information.