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Join us in January 2026

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By studying at Heriot-Watt, you will become highly employable. Our international, industry-connected faculty are leaders in STEM, business and design, and support your journey not only during, but also after your studies with our life-long career advice.

In addition to our September intake, we offer a number of postgraduate programmes with entry available in January 2026.

Accounting, Economics and Finance
Business and Management
Chemical and Process Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Communication and Design
Computer Science
Constructed and Virtual Environments
Construction Management and Surveying
Fashion and Textiles
Languages and Intercultural Studies
Logistics and Operations
Marine, Environment and Climate Change
Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Psychology
Robotics

Postgraduate events

Join us on 7 November 2025 at our Scottish Borders Campus and 26 November 2025 at our Edinburgh Campus for our upcoming Postgraduate Open Days. Our postgraduate events are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and ask current students about their experiences.

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Why choose Heriot-Watt?

1st

1st in Scotland for highest percentage of graduates who went on to be CEOs or Managing Directors (Novuna Business Cash Flow 2025)

1st

1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).

Fees and funding

Postgraduate study is an investment in your future. You can further your knowledge, specialise in a subject area and expand your career options and earning potential.

If you are looking for the tuition fee for your course, you will find these in the 'Fees and funding' tab of individual postgraduate programmes.

Fees and funding

Scholarships

We provide postgraduate students with a variety of scholarships to help you achieve your highest academic potential.

Personalised virtual experience

Immerse yourself in the facilities and teaching spaces at our Edinburgh, Scottish Borders and Orkney Campuses

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Applications now open

Apply online to your chosen programme.

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