Overview

The Information Technology (Software Systems) at Heriot-Watt University boasts a flexible structure to accommodate graduates with a wide spectrum of degrees, ranging from those in IT to those with a less academic computing background. The MSc covers core skills in Information Technology at MSc level while allowing students to study specialist advanced courses in areas such as animation, databases, e-commerce, games programming, intelligent robotics, and network applications.

Career

Graduates can anticipate a variety of employment opportunities, including positions with software houses, IT companies, research and development divisions of companies, financial services organizations, defence contractors, government IT agencies, and roles as researchers or research students within universities.

Software Developer: Design, develop, and maintain software applications.
Cybersecurity Analyst: Protect organizations from cyber threats and ensure data security.
Data Scientist: Analyse data to provide insights for informed decision-making.
User Experience (UX) Designer: Create user-friendly interfaces for software applications.

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Programme Structure

Courses include

Databases and Information Systems

Computer Network Security

Computer Graphics

Intelligent Robotics

Industrial Programming

Research Methods and Project Planning

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International

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International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

79

OR

4

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Information Technology (IT) Software Engineering View 139 other Masters in Information Technology (IT) in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

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79

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4

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63

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in science, technology, engineering or maths which includes some numeracy. Programming skills would be preferable but not essential, either through your degree or a short course.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

26296 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

12584 GBP / year

≈ 12584 GBP / year

Additional Details

For part-time

£6,292 for UK Nationals
£13,148 for International Applicants.

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Postgraduate scholarships and bursaries

We aim to encourage well-qualified, ambitious students to study with us and we offer a wide variety of scholarships and bursaries to achieve this. Over £6 million worth of opportunities are available in fee and stipend scholarships, and more than 400 students benefit from this support.

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