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Postgraduate teaching and research in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences is organised by our Graduate School. The School comprises nearly 200 research-active academic staff and research associates, working with around 600 postgraduate research students and students on advanced level courses. The School spans the boundaries between the traditionally distinct academic disciplines of: chemical engineering; chemistry; electrical, electronic and computer engineering; mechanical engineering; and physics. This diversity reflects the interdisciplinary nature of research and associated industries, taking full advantage of the interactions between science and engineering.
The School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences (MACS) brings together the programmes of Actuarial Mathematics and Statistics, Computer Science and Mathematics, within which are offered a wide variety of postgraduate taught courses and an array of relevant and innovative research options. MACS is highly rated for the quality of its research and teaching. In addition, the School has myriad links to international industry and offers excellent pathways into the many fascinating careers open to Mathematics and Computer Science specialists. The community of high-quality postgraduate students numbers about 300, over half of whom are from outside the UK.
The continued and growing demand for the exploitation of subsurface oil and gas resources means that Heriot-Watt remains committed to the development and delivery of training and research programmes relevant to the needs of the international petroleum industry. Education and training are provided through taught Masters degree courses and through supervised research for the degrees of MPhil and PhD. Research activity was awarded the highest (5*) Grade in the most recent government Research Assessment Exercise, confirming 10 years of internationally rated performance. We have also been awarded an 'exemplary' rating by the QAA for our teaching.
The School of Life Sciences offers postgraduate taught courses in brewing and distilling, food science, and marine and environmental studies, full details of which can be viewed here. Distance learning options for a number of programmes are also available. The Marine Technology Educational Consortium (MTEC), a collaboration of six UK universities recognised by industry for their excellence in marine technology education and research, is now offering an EPSRC Masters training package in Marine Technology with degree programmes available in seven technology areas. Course particulars can be viewed here.
We offer taught postgraduate programmes in Accounting, Banking, Finance, Business Management, European Studies, Translating and Interpreting (European languages, Arabic and Chinese), Strategic Project Planning and Logistics and Supply Chain Management. Graduate education is regarded as an essential component of a research culture and at the more advanced levels, results and findings from research being undertaken in our specialist research centres feed through into our MSc teaching, providing an invaluable synergy. The School's new Management and European Studies Research Unit, which houses a dedicated MSc computing lab, will allow further development of links between research and postgraduate teaching within the School.
The School of Textiles and Design offers flexible postgraduate training for textile and clothing industry professionals. The taught courses have a flexible modular pattern allowing you to study full-time, part-time or in 'blocks', depending on your circumstances. Research at the School covers a wide range of disciplines and ensures that the academic team is at the forefront of textile and clothing industry developments and that our teaching is always up to date. It helps develop the highly transferable problem solving skills that place our graduates in such high demand.
Edinburgh Business School is the graduate school of business of Heriot-Watt University. Students choose the relevant combination of courses required for the qualification of their choice, from a total of some 35 subject-based courses. Programmes have been designed to maximise choice and flexibility, allowing students to choose the pace and study method which best suits their individual needs. This flexible approach has made the School the second largest MBA provider in the world, with over 50% of Fortune 100 companies having employees currently on EBS programmes.
Research degrees are either at Masters level (MPhil) or at Doctorate level (PhD, EngD or DBA). All research degrees involve independent study under the direction of a supervisor. Students are expected to attend short courses of study in order to acquire study and other transferable skills. Requirements vary between Schools and applicants are advised to obtain further details from the relevant School or Institute. Although taught courses are associated with specific Schools, research may be undertaken collaboratively and Heriot-Watt welcomes interdisciplinary research. Use our A-Z list to find research areas of interest to you.
A range of scholarships are available to cover all or part of an applicant's fees and living expenses. The scholarships available depend upon the applicant's country of residence and the course or research they wish to undertake. You are advised to check funding availability within the appropriate School.
The Heriot-Watt University Students' Association Postgraduate Website aims to make the postgraduate experience as enjoyable and rewarding as possible. The Students' Association realises that being a postgraduate student is a very different experience to that of an undergraduate and we aim to offer a service that will reflect this. We provide a programme of social and other events, organise sports teams, and look after welfare issues and postgraduate concerns on University committees. Log on to our postgraduate forum to discuss your issues and concerns.
