About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Mathematics as a 1-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Mathematics. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £20,456 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 85. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
UK & EU: A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent containing substantial maths and/or statistics content. OS: A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree or non-UK equivalent containing substantial maths and/or statistics content. Applicants must have covered subjects such as: Real Analysis, Multivariable Calculus, Ordinary Differential Equations, Probability and Statistics at 60% or above. Other degrees considered: Electrical / Chemical Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Economics. Applicants that do not meet the entry criteria will be considered for the 2 year MSc Applied Mathematical Sciences programme.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
