About Bsc (hons) Computer Science (data Science) in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

Our BSc Computer Science (Data Science) degree focuses on constructing robust and useable systems. As well as looking at cutting edge tools and techniques, it's designed to help you build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. The course aims to give a well integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

In the later years of the course, you'll have the option to specialise and develop the skills needed to be a data scientist. Specifically, you will have the ability to develop and perform large-scale, repeatable data analyses grounded in statistical modelling. The term data science is often used interchangeably with big data or data analytics. It is becoming increasingly important as huge amounts of complex academic, business and government data are being generated from many largely online sources. This swelling lake of data needs increasing numbers of skilled personnel with the capacity to analyse and make sense of it all. That in turn requires that such personnel be trained in the latest skills and techniques in data science.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry 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)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BBB (including Mathematics and Computing plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics and Computing)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6)
• HNC A in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• HND AB in graded units (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

• Those entering at Year 2 are expected to be proficient in a high-level programming language; Java is our preference.

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.