Overview

The actuarial profession is evolving rapidly, with data science playing an increasingly significant role. Looking ahead, the profession will continue to explore key data sources and integrate data science techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, alongside the actuary’s business insights.

Key Facts

Graduates of this programme will develop strong quantitative, numerical and computational skills that are highly applicable across industries, particularly in insurance and finance, as well as in exciting emerging fields such as health, technology and climate change. Graduates aspiring to become qualified actuaries may be eligible for exemptions from some of the professional actuarial examinations.

This Actuarial Data Science (Hons) programme at Heriot-Watt University Dubai is ideal for students who enjoy working with numbers, particularly in modelling and probability, and who are eager to apply data science tools and techniques to solve real-world challenges.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Calculus

Elements of Probability

Software Development

Logic and Proof

Discrete Mathematics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

The Dubai Campus operates a rolling year-round admissions process. They accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Data Science & Big Data Actuarial Science View 11 other Bachelors in Data Science & Big Data in United Arab Emirates

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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

PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

GCE A-Level - ABB

CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 75% with 75% in Mathematics
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% (70% in Math) + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 600 Math)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points (3 HL – including Maths (HL6), and 3 SL)
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 80% with 80% in Math
Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
Compulsory subject to include English and Mathematics.

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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

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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