BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science)
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
Our BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science), beyond exploring cutting-edge tools and methodologies, is tailored to equip you to build the next generation of software tools for other system constructors.
Key highlights
- Explores cutting-edge data science tools and methodologies
- Prepares you to build next-generation software tools for system constructors
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Levels BBC.
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — International Baccalaureate 28 points.
- Scottish Highers: BBBC — minimum (widening access) offer; over two sittings
- A-level: BCC — minimum (widening access) offer
- HNC / HND: B — minimum (widening access) offer; B in graded unit
- HNC / HND: BB — minimum (widening access) offer; BB in graded units
- Scottish Advanced Highers: BBB — to include including Maths and Computer Science, plus; year 2 entry
- Scottish Highers: ABBB — year 2 entry
- A-level: BBB — to include to include Maths and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development; year 2 entry
- International Baccalaureate: 30 — year 2 entry
- BTEC: DDM — year 2 entry; BTEC Extended Diploma
- HNC / HND: A — year 2 entry; A in graded unit
Scholarships
Heriot-Watt Sports Scholarships
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Heriot-Watt University Expenses Bursary
We are offering up to £525 from the access to learning funding to students to help cover costs. This could be to purchase a laptop, pay for WiFi access or travel expenses.
Up to £525International Merit Scholarship
Award value: Varies by region
Careers this course leads to
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Software Developer
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Data Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: Scotland: Paid by SAAS; England / Wales / N Ireland / Rep of Ireland: £9,790 | International: International: £25,808
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Heriot-Watt University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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