MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
at Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
at
Heriot Watt University
Overview

The Heriot Watt University offers a really good MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment program at the UG level, which lasts for 4 years. To get admission to the program, students must meet the requirements for the course which include having a valid score on tests like IELTS, TOEFL and PTE. The Heriot Watt University tuition fee for the first year of the MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment is Pound 20,536 (INR 2,655,305). Also, the students should budget well for living expenses, which has:

Accommodation (rent or hostel)
Food
Books
Other important utilities

The mentioned factors can make up a total of around Pound 7,280 (INR 941,304).

Duration	4 years
Tuition & Fees	₹25.83 Lakh Get Fees details
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Course Level	UG Degree

MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment

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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
at
Heriot Watt University
Fees

When planning for the MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment, applicants should consider the financial aspects involved. Every student must pay the first-year tuition fee of Pound 20,536 (INR 2,655,305). Additionally, it is also important to account for living expenses such as accommodation, food, and utility costs. Such expenses may vary according to living styles and other fees added by the Heriot Watt University. However, accordingly to the official website the average cost of living that international students have to bear is Pound 7,280 (INR 941,304), annually. To know about the complete breakdown of the Heriot Watt University MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment fee structure and all other cost-element-wise expenditures for an elaborate cost overview, please check the table below.

1st year tuition fees

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Tuition & fees	INR 25,83,075
Application Fee	INR 3,522

Other expenses in 1st Year

Fees components	Amount (for 1 year)
Hostel & Meals	INR 9,15,698
Insurance	INR 97,607

Calculated at the exchange rate of 1 Pound = INR 125.78276 | Tuition & expenses were last updated on 22ⁿᵈ May 2025

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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
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Heriot Watt University
Entry Requirements

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70%
Applicants must have 70% overall in year 12 high school examinations

TOEFL

No specific cutoff mentioned

PTE

Marks - 65/90
minimum 59

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IELTS

Marks - 6/9
with no score lower than 5.5

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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
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Heriot Watt University
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#66	Art and Design The Complete University Guide, 2027

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MA (Hons) Geography, Society and Environment
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Heriot Watt University
Placements

Particulars	Statistics (2022)
Average earning after 1 year	Pound 26,500
Average earning after 3 years	Pound 29,000
Average earning after 5 years	Pound 32,500

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Heriot Watt University
Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5

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Student Views (Based on Reviews)

67% students never faced discrimination in this university

Vibe of Campus

Friendly

Academically oriented

Multi-dimensional

Easy going

Internships3.5

Part time work4

Post study jobs3.8

Quality of faculty4.5

Student Life5

Value for money3.8

Public transportation4.5

Safety5

Indian Food4.5

Permanent Immigration3.8

Jagatheesh P Verified Icon

MSc in Data Science - Batch of 2024

3.8

Great faculty and highly engaging student life.

Tips: Students should be prepared to work hard since they'll be on their own a lot. The cultural shift was noticeable but manageable. The university has good faculty, but it's really up to you how you use it. Don't slack. Do lots of personal projects, go to career fairs, and network like crazy. Above all, though, if you're in IT, build a portfolio website. The country is safe and offers a warm welcome, and there are no other issues based on gender, sex or colour.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 950

Prepping time for classes15 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 10 Apr 2025Read more

Vaishnav Vijayakumar Sasikala Verified Icon

MSc Commercial Management and Quantity Surveying - Batch of 2023

4.5

Heriot-Watt university where safety, peace and future lies ahead

Tips: First of all life and the thought process change after coming to a different country. Britain is a place where most people are open-minded hence coming from a religious background makes us think as normal human beings. I got a scholarship of 1500 pounds from my university for an interview that they conducted before providing CAS. University life was so good that never made me regret it during my entire course. United Kingdom is a place where nature is touched with development so the feel while living in Edinburgh is perfect. The course and the study structure are so good that enable us to get a deep understanding of the course as well as prepares us for the current engineering situation.

Likes (Student Life): I study at Heriot-Watt University at Edinburgh, the university is situated towards the countryside which has a nice view. This provides the peaceful experience that I and other students have at the university. Each day we would go to the university for our daily classes and is most enjoyable when we are friends with the professor. Our university conducts different events. The most fun is the beer festival which of course is one good experience. Participation in the events depends on our classes and the timing of the events. There are different student clubs that are active all throughout the year.

Dislikes (Post study jobs): There are wide variety of jobs here in UK which can obviously be found in the largest job-serving platform called "indeed". No matter what the job is the candidate must go through the interview process. The hiring people look into the candidate's capability of doing the work and the ability to adapt to their environment. The minimum wage in UK is 10.42 pounds so usually the starting salary range is around 21000 pounds. As we all know each job has its own value and the pay of the job lies in parallel to the nature of the work done. One thing I like to point out is about visa sponsorship, many companies offer work visa sponsorship and the number of companies that offer Tier-2 work visas is growing day by day. All the details of it can be found on the official website of UK Visa and Immigration. The chance of getting an offer for visa sponsorship depends on the candidate's performance in the company.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 947

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 10 May 2023Read more

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MSc in Construction Project Management - Batch of 2023

4.2

One of the best experience

Tips: There are scholarships provided at the start of the admission. You need to ask about those. The university is very particular about the assignments. Lots of skills are polished. Personality is developed overall. The country and university are really safe for students.

Likes (Student Life): There are lots of activities present in the student union. The library has an immense collection of books. The student union weekly has some other activities for students to keep them engaged. Games night, movies are also planned to make you feel less homesick.

Dislikes (Internships): The university helps in the preparation of CV and cover letter for applications. It helps you in interview preparation. They do not give interview opportunities. There are no on-campus placement options. The student has to take their own efforts to grab any internship.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 745

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound 27367

Reviewed on 9 May 2023Read more

Gurwinder Singh Verified Icon

BBA (Hons) in Bachelor of Business Administration - Batch of 2015

4.4

Helpful teachers at Heriot Watt University.

Tips: Students can expect a great time studying here. The campus is amazing, classrooms are upbeat and equipped with modern technology. Faculty is up to the mark. Just hunt out for cheaper accommodation if you can near the campus to save on traveling cost.

Likes (Quality of faculty): The teachers are great here. Very helpful when it comes to taking special classes and attending student queries. They have a great sync-up with students and encourage doubts even after classes. Every professor is highly acclaimed and qualified to deliver great learning.

Dislikes (Value for money): The university is quite expensive when it comes to transportation and living. I am living with my relatives but still due to lack of time for pursuing part time opportunities, the cost goes way higher for students with a tight monthly budget. Fee is high as well.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 319

Prepping time for classes30 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 17 Aug 2022Read more

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KRANTHI KUMAR SHOLINGAPURAM

BSc (Hons) Data Sciences - Batch of 2023

4.3

Best campus experience. Good opportunities at HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY.

Tips: With the number of international students here, it's a very easy transition just the weather is a little cold so be prepared for that. Other than that, feel right at home! Scholarships are available if you apply for them early on in the process. Overall, quite happy with my choice of course and the HERIOT WATT University is a beautiful place to live, would definitely consider studying here. Likes;- The university has a job board through which students can apply for part-time jobs and internships. However, they should also check LinkedIn regularly for any new openings. Often, professors and university staff post vacancies on LinkedIn as well as emails, so keep a tab on your emails as well. Dislikes;-Hostel may improve the taste of food.

Total Monthly ExpensePound 0

Prepping time for classes20 hours/Week

Expected Annual SalaryPound

Reviewed on 27 Nov 2023Read more

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