Apply before March 24 to secure your place in May 2025 cohort!
Apply now or request more information about this programme.
Learn from world-renowned experts in Computer Science and integrate industry certificates into your studies.
Successfully complete the first course to qualify for admission - no computer science undergraduate required.
Complete eight courses and a final project, either full time or at a pace that suits you.
Videos, live sessions, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.
No application fee. Pay as you learn. All materials and assessments included.
Heriot-Watt University is the highest ranked university in Scotland (and second in the UK) for graduate outcomes (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
84% of our graduates are in employment or further education 15 months after graduation. 15.76% of our students have transitioned into CEO or managing director roles - the highest percentage found anywhere in the UK.
After graduation, your skills will be in high demand across many industries, preparing you for a range of diverse job roles including full stack developer, cloud architect, DevOps engineer or systems administrator.
Applications for May 2025 intake are open!
Application deadline: March 24, 2025.
Watch the recording of the latest Admissions webinar.
If you have any questions about the admissions process or the programme, please do not hesitate to get in touch via hwoadmissions@hw.ac.uk.
Prepare for your computing career, and learn to:
Computer Science graduates develop a wealth of job-ready skills helping them prepare for a range of roles available globally.(Indeed.com, 2023)
Job vacancies in computer science are expected to grow globally with an estimated 3.5 million jobs by 2026.(Gitnux 2023)
Computer science graduates build skills integral to modern life and are therefore in high demand across many different industries including technology, finance, health and more.(QS 2023)
Computer scientist
Computer programmer
Software engineer
Computer systems analyst
Web developer
Mobile app developer
Creative coder
Music/audio engineer
Interface designer
Database manager
The University of London Career Service lets you easily access careers and employability support, regardless of your career stage.
Award-winning staff use a personalised approach, working closely with alumni and leading employers to offer industry-relevant career development guidance through tailored live sessions.
With a range of online support including international vacancy portals, live career webinars and drop-in sessions and careers training modules, the Career Service will help you maximise the potential of your highly sought-after computing skills.
Apply now or request more information about this programme.
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