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Heriot-Watt University
Ranked in the world’s top 250 universities, we have been pushing new frontiers in the fields of science, technology, engineering, business and design since 1821. Home to prominent researchers and academics from across the globe, we are driven by innovation, educational excellence and ground-breaking research.
School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society
The School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society (EGIS) is one of the United Kingdom’s leading institutions for multidisciplinary research and teaching in areas critical to economic development and societal equity.
We offer programmes of education and research at campuses in Edinburgh and Orkney in the United Kingdom, Dubai and Malaysia, with huge potential to influence the education and research agenda in topics which are key to addressing some of the biggest challenges facing today’s society.
Postgraduate study
Our postgraduate programmes are designed to meet the needs of our students and their future employers, many are professionally accredited, and we are often highly rated in national surveys. Consequently, our graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide.
In the United Kingdom, we offer research-led taught postgraduate programmes in Edinburgh and in Orkney.
Programmes in Edinburgh focus on:
- Building, Planning and Urban Design,
- Real Estate,
- Civil and Structural Engineering,
- Construction Management and Surveying,
- Geoscience,
- Marine Environment and Climate Change,
- Petroleum Engineering.
Additionally, our Orkney campus offers three taught programmes:
- MSc International Marine Science,
- MSc Marine Renewable Energy,
- MSc Renewable and Sustainable Energy Transition.
As a postgraduate student, you’ll benefit from our multidisciplinary activities, links to industry, and be inspired by our hands on research activities in topics of global importance.
Global study opportunities
Some of our postgraduate taught offerings are also available at our Dubai campus and our Malaysia campus. Online study is also an option for some postgraduate degrees, facilitating learning in any country in the world.
Entry requirements
Entry requirements vary, and we encourage you to check the specific entry requirements for the programme you're interested in.
Scholarship and Funding
Heriot-Watt provides postgraduate students with a variety of scholarships to help you achieve your highest academic potential. Find out more about fees and funding or browse our postgraduate scholarships.
Support
We strive for excellence in our support to all students studying with us and our staff are committed to providing educational and professional support that is fair, friendly and timely.
The wellbeing of our students is our upmost priority. We offer a wide range of services:
Postgraduate events at Heriot-Watt
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If you would like to speak to an academic about a specific taught postgraduate programme, you can request an online chat with an academic.
Have a question?
Get in touch with us: studywithus@hw.ac.uk
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