MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing 12 months Postgraduate Programme By Heriot-Watt University |TopUniversities

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing is a joint MSc between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh. It has been designed for students with a background in science, engineering, or computing. 

This degree will place you at the cutting-edge of science and technology, with skills in computational imaging algorithms and computer vision, as well as in High Performance Computing (HPC) hardware and software technologies. It is a programme of study which, for the first time, brings together the world-leading expertise of Heriot-Watt University in Signal and Image Processing with the University of Edinburgh’s globally respected capability in HPC.

You will graduate simultaneously from both the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.

Programme overview

Main Subject

Engineering - Electrical and Electronic

Degree

MSc

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

The MSc Imaging, Vision and High Performance Computing is a joint MSc between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh. It has been designed for students with a background in science, engineering, or computing. 

This degree will place you at the cutting-edge of science and technology, with skills in computational imaging algorithms and computer vision, as well as in High Performance Computing (HPC) hardware and software technologies. It is a programme of study which, for the first time, brings together the world-leading expertise of Heriot-Watt University in Signal and Image Processing with the University of Edinburgh’s globally respected capability in HPC.

You will graduate simultaneously from both the University of Edinburgh and Heriot-Watt University.

Admission Requirements

79+
59+
169+
6.5+

First or strong upper second-class honours degree (or its overseas equivalent) with strong competence across signal and image processing and programming (C, C++, Fortan, Java, or Python). Suitable candidates are likely to have studied a first degree in electrical engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics.



We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

1 Year
Sep

Tuition fees

Domestic
16,000 GBP
International
39,200 GBP

Scholarships

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Master Bachelors Open

Value

$21800

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary

Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$525

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Heriot-Watt University

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)

IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Bachelors Master Open

Value

$218000

Deadline

31 Aug 2026

Application requirements

QS Event Attendance is NOT required

Entry requirements

Heriot-Watt University

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