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Master's degree, Sciences. Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Master of Science - Actuarial Science is a master's degree program in sciences at Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh, a public institution in City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom, founded in 1821.
First-year tuition is listed at 24,952 GBP and the application fee at Free. The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027.
Applications to Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh typically receive a decision in 15 days and 21 hours, based on recent applications.
Plan for about 38,296 GBP for the first year before travel, insurance and visa fees. UKVI sets a monthly maintenance amount that differs for London and the rest of the UK, plus the tuition fee for the first year, up to a cap. You must also pay the visa fee and the Immigration Health Surcharge. Amounts are updated by the UK government, so read the money section of the official guidance before you apply.
Figures are as listed in October 2026. Schools revise tuition every year, so confirm the current amount with the school before you pay a deposit.
| Item | Amount (GBP) |
|---|---|
| Tuition, first year | 24,952 GBP |
| Living costs, first year (school estimate) | 13,344 GBP |
| Application fee (one time) | Free |
| Estimated first-year total | 38,296 GBP |
Our directory lists 571 master's degree programs in sciences at 70 schools in the United Kingdom. Their median first-year tuition is 22,100 GBP, and the middle half cost between 18,360 GBP and 28,750 GBP.
At 24,952 GBP, Master of Science - Actuarial Science is 13% above the median, in the middle of the range. The full range runs from 9,025 GBP to 40,900 GBP.
If budget matters, these master's degree programs in sciences have some of the lowest listed first-year tuition in the United Kingdom.
| Program | School | Tuition (1st year) |
|---|---|---|
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters (IIM) - Continue to Master of Science - Archaeological Sciences | University of Bradford International College, Bradford | 9,025 GBP |
| Master of Science - Food Science and Biotechnology (with Advanced Practice) | Teesside University, Middlesbrough | 10,000 GBP |
| 1-Term International Incorporated Masters (IIM) - Transfer to Master of Science - Psychology | Bangor University International College, Bangor | 11,755 GBP |
| Master of Science - Psychology by Research | University of Buckingham - Main Campus, Buckingham | 14,500 GBP |
| Integrated Masters - Master of Physics - Astrophysics - Space Science | University of Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire | 14,750 GBP |
| Master of Arts - Performance and Environment | University of Chichester - Bishop Otter, Chichester | 15,460 GBP |
Working back from a Sept 2027 start, this is a realistic plan. Popular programs can fill early, so the earlier end of each window is safer. September or October is the main intake for most courses, with a January or February intake for some. Visa applications can be made within a set window before the course start date.
| By | Step |
|---|---|
| November 2026 | Shortlist programs, check entry requirements and book your English test. |
| January 2027 | Prepare your statement of purpose, references and transcripts, then apply. |
| March 2027 | Receive offers, compare total costs and accept one. |
| May 2027 | Pay the deposit, gather funds evidence and apply for the student visa. |
| August 2027 | Book travel and accommodation once the visa is approved. |
Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh sets the exact entry requirements for Master of Science - Actuarial Science. For a master's degree, applicants usually need the following.
Universities accept a range of tests and some accept alternative evidence. For the visa itself you may need an approved English test result or confirmation from the sponsor. Check what your sponsor will accept before booking a test.
Students from India need a Student visa (Student route) to study in the United Kingdom. UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) decides the application.
The UK Student visa is sponsored by a licensed university or college through a Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS). The route is points based and document heavy: funds, English language and sponsor details must all match the rules in force on the day you apply.
Eligible graduates may apply for the Graduate route, which allows time in the UK to work or look for work. The length of stay and conditions have been under review, so use the current GOV.UK page and not older figures.
First-year tuition is listed at 24,952 GBP. Living costs are extra; Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh estimates 13,344 GBP a year. Confirm the current fee with the school.
This program lists no application fee.
The earliest intake currently open is Sept 2027. Start your application about eight months before that.
It is listed as a master's degree. The school awards the degree on completion.
You need a Student visa (Student route), decided by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI). Apply after you accept an offer and can show the required funds.
Yes. We check your profile, prepare your documents and submit your application to Heriot-Watt University - Edinburgh, then help with the visa. The first call is free.
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