Discover postgraduate Engineering

Find out more about postgraduate study at the School of Engineering

Are you thinking about graduate study?

If you want to expand your skill set, studying for a Masters degree could be the perfect next step. Build on the knowledge of your undergraduate studies by engaging in a more specialised engineering field of your choice.

If you are interested, please speak to the Programme Director and your Student Advisor for further advice and support on whether one of our MSc programmes could be right for you. 

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Why continue at Edinburgh?

  • Tuition fee scholarship schemes available for alumni of the University (information below)
  • Engage with academics, researchers and PhD students across our four disciplines and seven research institutes  
  • The quality and breadth of our combined engineering research ranked 3rd in the UK according to Times Higher Education, in our joint submission with Heriot-Watt University. Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021)  
  • We are consistently ranked in the UK's top 10 universities for engineering (THE and QS 2025) 
  • The University of Edinburgh is ranked 7th in the world and 2nd in the UK for sustainability, recognising our leadership in creating a more sustainable world (2025 QS World University Rankings).

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What you can study?

We offer a range of specialised taught masters programmes. Find out more about what you can study and how to apply, on our Degree Finder:

 We also offer programmes jointly run with other institutions, allowing you to benefit from our combined resources and staff expertise: 

Events

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Our online information sessions are a great way for you to find out more about postgraduate study and your preferred degree programme.

Our next live online event will take place on 20th November at 12pm.

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As a graduate of The University of Edinburgh, you will be eligible for a 10% scholarship on postgraduate tuition fees of eligible programmes.

You will be immersed in a research-intensive, multidisciplinary environment.

Hear from our students what it’s like to be a postgraduate taught student here!

You will benefit from a number of services which will help you fulfil your ambitions.

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