DU,
United Arab Emirates
Type
International
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science) [Dubai campus] in United Arab Emirates | Heriot-Watt University Dubai
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
AED
76,045
(c. USD20,703.48)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months
Our Bachelor of Science in Computer Science (Data Science) program emphasizes building reliable and practical systems. Alongside exploring state-of-the-art technologies, it prepares you to create future software tools for other developers. The curriculum offers a balanced blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on learning, enriched by our faculty's research insights.
During advanced coursework, you can specialize in data science, gaining expertise in conducting extensive, reproducible data analyses based on statistical models. While often conflated with big data or analytics, data science grows more crucial as vast amounts of complex information emerge from digital sources. This expanding data landscape demands more professionals skilled in interpretation and analysis, necessitating training in contemporary data science methodologies.
During advanced coursework, you can specialize in data science, gaining expertise in conducting extensive, reproducible data analyses based on statistical models. While often conflated with big data or analytics, data science grows more crucial as vast amounts of complex information emerge from digital sources. This expanding data landscape demands more professionals skilled in interpretation and analysis, necessitating training in contemporary data science methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Qualification Requirements
GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% + EmSAT (English 1400 and 1200 Maths)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL including Maths, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means you have passed one of the following English Language Tests at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL ibt 78 including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 19 and writing 21.
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% + EmSAT (English 1400 and 1200 Maths)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL including Maths, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
As our programmes are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability as part of the application process. This should be shown through one of the following means you have passed one of the following English Language Tests at the levels indicated (we will need to verify the results of the test and as such you will need to upload your original certificate as part of the application process). IELTS Academic 6.0 (with no band below 5.5), TOEFL ibt 78 including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 19 and writing 21.
Tuition
AED
76,045