Overview

The Statistical Data Science (Hons) BSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai early years of the programme cover basic mathematics, computing, probability and statistics. The final years focus on advanced specialist topics in statistical modelling, data science, machine learning, probability and stochastic processes.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
Statistical Models B

Ordinary Differential Equations
Database Management Systems
Survival Models

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents

Big Data Management
Data Visualisation and Analytics
Statistics Special Topic

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Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-09 00:00:00

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Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

78

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Statistics Data Science & Big Data Machine Learning

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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

IELTS

6

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78

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Other requirements

General requirements

A-levels ABB including an A in Mathematics
Foundation year Progression from the Dubai Entry Programme ABBB including A in Mathematics
IB Diploma 26 points with higher level Mathematics at grade 6
CBSE 75% with grade 12 Mathematics greater than 75%
High School Diploma with a SAT Mathematics score greater than 600
Compulsory subject to include Mathematics

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

76045 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76045 AED per year during 48 months.
National

76045 AED/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 76045 AED per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Dubai

5300 - 9200 AED /month

Living costs

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

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Living costs for Dubai

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