Deadline Extended! Applications for May 2025 close on April 22.
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 under 2 years - 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*.Â
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.
A unique benefit of this programme is that MSc students receive complimentary access to an industry-recognised Specialisation. Additionally, the Final Project is provided at no extra cost upon successful completion of all taught courses.
*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
Faculty videos and online forums
Pay-as-you-go tuition
£1,285 PBA module cost
Deadline Extended! Applications for May 2025 close on April 22.
April 24: Winning in the Age of AI: The Role of Online Degrees in Career Growth - Register here!
Watch the recording of the latest Admissions webinar.
Interested in saving money on your degree? Watch our Prior Learning Credit webinar to learn more.
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.
Deadline Extended! Applications for May 2025 close on April 22.
April 24: Winning in the Age of AI: The Role of Online Degrees in Career Growth - Register here!
Watch the recording of the latest Admissions webinar.
Interested in saving money on your degree? Watch our Prior Learning Credit webinar to learn more.
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.