MSc Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University

Advance your career

Learn from world-renowned experts in Computer Science and integrate industry certificates into your studies.

Performance-Based Admission

Successfully complete the first course to qualify for admission - no computer science undergraduate required.

Complete in 18 months - 8 years

Complete eight courses and a final project, either full time or at a pace that suits you.

100% online

Videos, live sessions, hands-on projects, and connection with instructors and peers.

£8,995 tuition fee

No application fee. Pay as you learn. All materials and assessments included.

Tuition & financing

What does the tuition fee cover?

This programme is available on pay-as-you-learn tuition model, where each taught course is £1,285. The total cost of this programme is £8,995*.

The tuition fees include any study materials required and assessments. You can pay per course, to help you spread the cost of the programme over your studies.

You’ll also earn a globally-recognised professional certification from a leading tech company such as IBM and Google at no additional cost.

*The tuition fees listed are for courses starting in 2025. The indicative full programme fee listed does not take any annual fee increases into account, which normally occur annually.

8 courses and a final project, 180 credits for the full degree

Complete the programme in 18 months to 8 years.

Faculty videos and online forums

Receive academic support online from the same leading academics teaching on campus.

Pay-as-you-go tuition

As the programme progresses, you’ll only need to pay for the course you’re currently studying.

£1,285 PBA module cost

In the PBA route, pay only for the first course.

Applications for May 2025 intake are open!

Application deadline: March 24, 2025.

Join our webinar on January 23 to find out more about the programme and meet the Programme Director - Dr Abrar Ullah. Register now to secure your spot!

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.

Applications for May 2025 intake are open!

Application deadline: March 24, 2025.

Join our webinar on January 23 to find out more about the programme and meet the Programme Director - Dr Abrar Ullah. Register now to secure your spot!

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.

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