Detailed Program Facts

Application Fee

  Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

 CAD 17,090 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Edinburgh Napier University - Sighthill Campus

  CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

• IELTS
  • Minimum Overall Score - 6.0 - 5.5 - With No Band Less Than
• TOEFL
  • Minimum Overall Score - 80.0  Minimum Listening - 17.0  Minimum Reading - 18.0  Minimum Writing - 17.0  Minimum Speaking - 20.0  
• PTE
  • Minimum Overall Score - 56.0  

• Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a Bachelor's degree.

• Minimum CGPA Required: 55.00 %

Additional Information

Careers

Graduates from the MSc in Digital Technologies for Smart Cities program are equipped with a unique set of skills that make them highly desirable in a variety of sectors. Here are some potential career paths:

• Smart City Planner: With a deep understanding of digital technologies and their applications in urban environments, graduates could work with city governments or consulting firms to plan and implement smart city initiatives.
• IoT Solutions Architect: Given the program's focus on the Internet of Things, graduates could design and implement IoT solutions for businesses and cities, improving efficiency and quality of life.
• Cybersecurity Analyst: With modules dedicated to network security, graduates could work to protect the digital infrastructure of smart cities from cyber threats.
• Sustainable Energy Consultant: Graduates could use their knowledge of sustainable energy technologies to advise companies and governments on how to make their operations more environmentally friendly.
• Data Analyst: With skills in digital signal processing and modelling and computation for smart places, graduates could analyze data from smart city technologies to inform decision-making processes.
• Automation and Robotics Engineer: Given the program's focus on automation and robotics, graduates could design and implement automated systems for various industries.
• Researcher: With the program's strong emphasis on research, graduates could continue in academia or private research institutions, contributing to the development of new technologies and strategies for smart cities.
• Project Manager: With experience in managing complex projects, graduates could oversee the implementation of smart city initiatives, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget.
• Policy Advisor: Graduates could work with government agencies or NGOs, using their understanding of smart cities to inform policy decisions.
• Entrepreneur: With a comprehensive understanding of digital technologies for smart cities, graduates could start their own companies, creating innovative solutions to urban challenges.

Scholarships

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK. 
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea. 
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business. 
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK. 
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship. 
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.