Overview

The Computer Science - Data Science (Hons) course at Heriot-Watt University aims to give a well integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

Key Features

In the later years of the course, you’ll have the option to specialise and develop the skills needed to be a data scientist. Specifically, you will have the ability to develop and perform large-scale, repeatable data analyses grounded in statistical modelling.

The term data science is often used interchangeably with big data or data analytics. It is becoming increasingly important as huge amounts of complex academic, business and government data are being generated from many largely online sources.

Accreditation

Our Computer Science (G400) degree is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council, fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Logic and Proof

Software Development

Discrete Mathematics

Software Development

Web Design and Databases

User-Centred Experimental Design

Programming Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-28 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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79

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4

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 161 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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120

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79

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4

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Highers BBBC (over two sittings). Must include Maths achieved at B.
A-Levels BCC. Must include Maths achieved at B.
International Baccalaureate 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5.
BTEC Extended Diploma DDM. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths.
HNC B in graded unit. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.
HND BB in graded units. Must be in a relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths at SCQF Level 6.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25808 GBP / year

≈ 25808 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

Free

Additional Details

Scotland - Paid by SAAS
England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland - £9,790/ year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

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

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Overview

Key Features

Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

Edinburgh

Funding

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