Overview

The Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training (Hons) degree at Heriot-Watt University is gained through successful completion of the work placement. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you’ve learned.

Key Features

This course aims to give a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

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 included

Logic and Proof

Praxis

Software Development

Discrete Mathematics

Web Design and Databases

User-Centred Experimental Design

Programming Languages

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Data Science & Big Data View 933 other Bachelors in Computer Sciences 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

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Standard entry requirements

Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)

A-Levels BBC (Including Maths at B)

Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)

BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)

HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics)

Minimum entry requirements

Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)

A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

25808 GBP / year

≈ 25808 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Scotland: Paid by SAAS

England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,250

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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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Academic requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Additional Details

Living costs

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