12 monthsProgramme duration
39,200 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Engineering - Electrical and Electronic
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
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
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
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.
Tuition fees
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Scholarships
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Value
$21800
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
Value
$525
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
IMechE Scholarships (for Mechanical Engineers)
Value
$218000
Deadline
31 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Heriot-Watt University
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