What will I learn?

Overview

The MSc in Network Security teaches the theory, methods and tools of computer network security. It imparts the knowledge and skills needed to keep computer networks safe from attacks and threats by teaching how to formulate security policies, deploy network security solutions and validate their effectiveness. The programme offers as well a detailed understanding of contemporary issues in network security research areas. Computer Science at Heriot-Watt is ranked 6th in Scotland by The Complete University league tables (2021).

Which department am I in?

Computer Science

Study options

Full Time (1 year)

Tuition fees

£24,496.00 (26,68,991) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

Expected August 2025

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Riccarton,

Edinburgh,

Edinburgh, City Of,

EH14 4AS, SCOTLAND, Scotland

Full Time (1 Year)

Tuition fees

£24,496.00 (26,68,991) per year

Living on campus cost (monthly) from £865 to £1,100

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2025

Venue

Edinburgh Campus

Edinburgh,

EH14 4AS, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

Entry requires a good honours degree that includes substantial academic and practical knowledge of Computing and IT. Candidates holding a little less than a good honours degree or its equivalent but with compensating qualifications or experience may be admitted to the Postgraduate Diploma programme. Transfer to the MSc will be possible later on if exam and course work performance are at MSc level. The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 (with no component under 6.0). TOEFL iBT with score of 90 including reading 21, listening 21, speaking 21 and writing 25.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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