155 Master's degrees offered by the university

The MSc Human Resource Management (HRM) at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year, full-time postgraduate programme designed for aspiring professionals. This degree focuses on sustainable and socially responsible HR practices, providing essential expertise in managing people within contemporary global organisations.

The MSc International Business Management with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University is a two-year, full-time programme. This on-campus course combines rigorous academic theory with a year-long industry placement, ensuring students develop the practical expertise required for global leadership roles in modern business.

The Sustainable Finance with Fintech MSc at Heriot-Watt University is a specialist master's programme designed for future leaders in the financial sector. This one-year, full-time course focuses on sustainable principles and financial technology. It is delivered on-campus in Edinburgh to prepare you for global industry challenges.

The Artificial Intelligence (2 years) M.Sc. at Heriot-Watt University is a full-time conversion programme designed for those from non-computing backgrounds. This two-year, on-campus course provides a stepping stone into advanced AI, covering machine learning and robotics for students with a numeracy-based degree.

The MSc Business Analytics and Consultancy with Advanced Practice at Heriot-Watt University is a two-year, full-time programme. This on-campus course blends data science with management strategy, featuring a year-long industry placement to enhance professional readiness and leadership skills in the era of Big Data.

MSc Sustainable Geoenergy equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage geoenergy resources in a holistic, safe, and cost-effective manner.

The flexible, online MBA with a Specialism in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Edinburgh Business School offers you a strategic career advantage by positioning you as an expert in a vital and growing field and opening doors to specialised roles.

The Investment Management M.Sc. at Heriot-Watt University is a specialist postgraduate programme delivered on-campus over one year. This full-time degree focuses on professional investment analysis and portfolio management, providing students with the expertise required for high-level careers in the global financial sector.

The MSc Finance at Heriot-Watt University is a specialist master's programme designed for professional careers in the global financial sector. This one-year, full-time course provides deep expertise in capital markets and corporate governance. Delivered on-campus, it prepares students for managerial roles in business.

The Information Technology (Software Systems) MSc at Heriot-Watt University imparts the understanding and skills required to develop advanced software systems to professional standards. 

The M.Sc. Renewable Energy Engineering at Heriot-Watt University is a specialist one-year, full-time programme delivered on-campus. It equips students with the technical expertise to design and manage sustainable energy systems, focusing on wind, solar, and marine power to address global climate challenges effectively.

The MSc Mathematical Biology, Ecology and Medicine at Heriot-Watt University provides comprehensive training in mathematical analysis and modelling techniques to address complex challenges in the life sciences.

The MSc Brewing and Distilling with Entrepreneurship at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on-campus. This degree combines advanced science with business skills, preparing students for technical and managerial roles or private ventures within the global beverage industry.

The International Marine Science MSc at Heriot-Watt University is a comprehensive one-year, full-time programme delivered on-campus. This degree type focuses on sustainable exploitation of marine resources and environmental policy, preparing graduates for global roles in marine management and scientific research.

The MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying (Online) at Heriot-Watt University is a flexible, RICS-accredited postgraduate programme. Designed for working professionals, this online course focuses on financial management and cost control in construction. It offers a self-paced duration to suit your career goals.

Designed to impart specialist knowledge of the foundations and dynamic nature of finance, the MSc Financial Management programme at Heriot-Watt University helps students make a vital contribution to the financial strength of their business.

The MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University offers you an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate advanced specialised skills and expertise, empowering you to safeguard the digital landscape with confidence. 

The M.Sc. Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying with Industrial Placement at Heriot-Watt University is two years in duration and will equip you with the knowledge, skills and hands on practical experience necessary to meet the needs of the cost management and quantity surveying sectors of the building and infrastructure industries.  

MSc Sustainable Geoenergy from Heriot-Watt University equips you with the knowledge and skills to manage geoenergy resources in a holistic, safe, and cost-effective manner. 

The Civil Engineering and Construction Management M.Sc. at Heriot-Watt University is a one-year, full-time programme delivered on-campus. It integrates advanced structural engineering with strategic management skills, focusing on sustainability and risk to prepare professionals for leadership roles in the global industry.