Boost your career with a January 2026 start
By studying at Heriot-Watt, you will become highly employable. Our academic staff are leaders in STEM, business and design, and support your journey not only during, but also after your studies with our industry connections and life-long career advice.
In addition to our September intake, we offer a number of postgraduate programmes with entry available in January 2026.
Accounting, Economics and Finance
Business and Management
Chemical and Process Engineering
Civil and Structural Engineering
Communication and Design
Computer Science
Constructed and Virtual Environments
Construction Management and Surveying
Fashion and Textiles
Languages and Intercultural Studies
Logistics and Operations
Marine, Environment and Climate Change
Mechanical, Process and Energy Engineering
Petroleum Engineering
Psychology
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Register and attend one of our postgraduate on-campus events
Join us on 7 November at our Scottish Borders Campus and 26 November at our Edinburgh Campus for our upcoming Postgraduate Open Days. Our postgraduate events are a perfect opportunity to chat with our academics, hear about your funding options and ask current students about their experiences.
Register nowWhy choose Heriot-Watt?
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1st in Scotland for highest percentage of graduates who went on to be CEOs or Managing Directors (Novuna Business Cash Flow 2025)
1st
1st in Scotland and 2nd in the UK for graduate prospects (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey 2024).
Fees and funding
Postgraduate study is an investment in your future. You can further your knowledge, specialise in a subject area and expand your career options and earning potential.
If you are looking for the tuition fee for your course, you will find these in the 'Fees and funding' tab of individual postgraduate programmes.
Scholarships
We provide postgraduate students with a variety of scholarships to help you achieve your highest academic potential.
Diwali Community Scholarship
We’re offering a Diwali Scholarship of up to £6,000 to support you. This is available for international students who apply by 31 October 2025.
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