Cybersecurity is critically important in our digital age, safeguarding sensitive data, personal privacy, and financial assets, while also playing a pivotal role in preserving national security and business continuity. Our esteemed MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security programme at Heriot-Watt University offers you an extraordinary opportunity to cultivate advanced specialised skills and expertise, empowering you to safeguard the digital landscape with confidence. Situated in the capital city of Edinburgh, Heriot-Watt University boasts unrivalled proximity to Scotland's growing technology sector, a hub of digital innovation at the frontline of cyber security. Our MSc Computer Science for Cyber Security programme is thoughtfully structured to grant you access to a rich tapestry of advanced topics within computer science, all with a resolute focus on security. These encompass both theoretical and applied knowledge in software engineering, programming, parallel technology, machine learning, systems programming, cryptography, network security and information security.