Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science) in Edinburgh United Kingdom | Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University
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Edinburgh United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
24,048
(c. USD32,179.83)
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 system developers. The curriculum offers a balanced blend of theoretical foundations and hands-on learning, enriched by our faculty's research insights.
During advanced stages, 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 data emerge from academic, corporate, and governmental digital sources. This expanding data landscape demands more professionals skilled in interpreting and extracting meaning from information, necessitating training in cutting-edge data science methodologies.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)
A-Levels BBC ABB (including Mathematics 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)
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 are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). You have successfully completed a degree from a UK University within the last two academic years where all study has taken place in the UK or at an overseas campus in a non-majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI, then we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Our decision will be made on a variety of factors including length of study, level of study, subject relevance, nature of degree and time since completion (no longer than two academic years). You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years 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 score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
A-Levels BBC ABB (including Mathematics 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)
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 are from a majority English speaking country or have completed a qualification equivalent to a UK degree from a majority English speaking country as defined by UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI). You have successfully completed a degree from a UK University within the last two academic years where all study has taken place in the UK or at an overseas campus in a non-majority English speaking country as defined by the UKVI, then we will consider this on a case-by-case basis. Our decision will be made on a variety of factors including length of study, level of study, subject relevance, nature of degree and time since completion (no longer than two academic years). You have passed one of the following English Language Tests within the last 2 years 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 score lower than 5.5. TOEFL iBT 79 (including reading 18, listening 17, speaking 20, and writing 21).
Tuition
GBP
24,048