

M.A. Courses at Heriot Watt University
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Heriot Watt University M.A. Highlights 2026
The Heriot Watt University offers a 12 months to 1 year of M.A. program to its students. It is a good choice for students interested in studies that are in line with industry demands. Students can choose from around 11 M.A. programs. The M.A. program can be pursued in specializations such as Game Design, Fashion Design and Textile Design. The Heriot Watt University M.A. first-year tuition fees for international students is GBP 10,596 - 24,496. Apart from tuition costs, students also need to keep a budget in place for expenses related to living in UK. This includes rent, groceries, transportation, etc.
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Heriot Watt University M.A. Rankings
The M.A. course at the university is ranked among various ranking bodies. As per the Shiksha World Ranking, M.A. ranked #553 in 2025. International students can check the Heriot Watt University rankings below:
| Shiksha Popularity Ranking | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|
| World Ranking | #433 | #482 | #553 |
| Country Ranking | #74 | #79 | #80 |
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Answered 5 days ago
Scholarship deadlines at HWU Scotland vary for different financial aids. Deadline for most merit scholarships at Heriot Watt Uni is generally between May 31 and Jun 20 for the Sep intake.
Check the HWU Scholarship page on Shiksha Study Abroad for scholarship-specific deadlines.
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Yes, Heriot Watt UK offers both mandatory and optional industry placements to Indian students as part of its courses. The course structure and duration of the work placement vary as per the chosen degree, campus, and programme level.
Several UG and PG degree courses come with a mandatory placement y
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HWU grads are working in top companies across sectors like Finance, Energy, IT, and Real Estate. Check the table below for the top companies by sector that hire from Heriot-Watt Uni UK:
| Sector | Top Companies Hiring HWU Graduates |
|---|---|
| Energy and Engineering | Siemens Energy, SLB, and TotalEnergies |
| Finance and Banking | Llyods Banking Group, HSBC, Royal Bank of Scotland, and KPMG |
| Technology & IT | IBM, Microsoft, Qualcomm. Wipro, and Capgemini |
| Real Estate | CBRE, Arup, and JLL |
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Yes, Heriot-Watt Uni offers extensive career support to its Indian students to help prepare them for the job market. Listed below are some key career services the university offers to help students find their dream job:
- Specialist career consultants offering counseling, CV reviews, and mock intervie
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Indian students don't need to submit a separate scholarship application for most financial aid programs at HWU Scotland. The university asseses students as per their admission application.
However, scholarships such as the Sports Scholarship and external scholarships (like Chevening or Commonwealth)
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