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Full time September MSc 2 years full time
Computer Science (8)

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Are you ready to take your passion for computing to the next level? Look no further than our two-year MSc in Computing programme. Designed for graduates from any discipline, this postgraduate degree will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the world of computer science. In the first year, you'll delve into software engineering, key computing topics, and develop essential research and technical English skills. In the second year, you'll have the opportunity to specialize in areas such as artificial intelligence, networking, and project management. No prior computer science background? No problem! We offer a foundational year to ensure a smooth transition into this exciting field. Join us and unlock your potential in the world of computing.

About the course

The MSc in Computing is a two year postgraduate degree. The first year imparts the knowledge and skills needed to study the subject at masters level in the second.

This new degree is open to graduates coming from any discipline. They will start by learning the art of software engineering, study some key computing topics and develop relevant research and technical English skills that prepare them for advanced study of computer science in the following year.

At the end of Year 1 students may progress to Year 2 or graduate instead with a Graduate Diploma in Computer Science.

Course content

The two year MSc in Computing is a full-time postgraduate programme comprising two stages in two successive years.

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Entry Requirements

Admission requires a good honours or ordinary degree of 3 years duration, numeracy and some prior ability at programming. This programme is designed for students with a non-Computer Science background who would benefit from a foundational year to help them to make a successful transition into Computing, and therefore students will only be recruited into Year 1 of this programme. There is no direct entry into Year 2 of this programme.


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Scholarships

- This scholarship is available only for new full time students beginning in September 2019 and cannot be deferred.
- To receive the scholarship, you must be self-funding i.e not fully sponsored by your employer, a company or in receipt of a full scholarship from another source.
- The scholarship cannot be received in combination with any other Heriot-Watt fee-abatement award such as a partnership fee discount or alumni award.
- The scholarship cannot be used in lieu of any reduction to the deposit you are required to pay as part of the admissions process (applicable to international fee status students only).
- Payment of the scholarship will be paid as a fee abatement i.e. your fees will be automatically reduced by the amount awarded. Students will not be able to receive a cash alternative.
- This scholarship is applicable for ‘new’ students only, i.e. those who have not studied with us at any of our campuses before. Students who have studied with us previously will instead be eligible for our alumni award.

Value of Scholarship(s)

£1,500 - £3,000

Eligibility

You must be a self-funding student and have achieved, or be on track to achieve, the minimum academic entry criteria for the programme you wish to study from a fully recognised, high ranking institution. You must be studying full-time on our UK campuses and must begin your studies in September 2019.

Application Procedure

Eligible students will be identified as part of the academic admissions process and therefore you do not need to complete a separate application form. Successful candidates will have the award detailed on their offer letters and, where appropriate, their CAS letters for visa purposes. To secure your scholarship you simply accept your offer of a place to study with us.


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