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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G3DS
Data Sciences
Heriot-Watt UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£33,500Avg. Graduate Salary
76%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Data Sciences at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This is an exciting, interdisciplinary programme that will give you broad foundations in Data Sciences. It involves all three main specialism of Heriot-Watt School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, namely Mathematics, Statistics and Computer Science. Data Sciences are at the core of the modern data analytics and engineering revolution, turning data into intelligence and information for decision-making and for solving complex, multi-faceted problems, in a rigorous and defensible way. International tuition fees are £25,808 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Programming for Data Science
Linear Algebra and Matrices
Probability and Statistical Inference
Database Design and Management
Machine Learning Fundamentals
Data Visualisation and Communication
Applied Statistical Modelling
Computational Data Analytics
UCAS Code:G3DS
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | ABB including Mathematics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 30 points with Maths and Computing at Higher Level 6. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 63 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£25,808
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£103,232
Home Student Fee
£1,820
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees and funding
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Heriot-Watt University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £29,000 | £33,500 | £37,500 |
| 3 years | £23,500 | £31,500 | £40,000 |
| 5 years | £29,500 | £41,500 | £59,000 |
UK subject average: £34,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£34,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 22% above UK average salary
This course
£41,500
UK average
£34,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £10,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
73%
Overall
Teaching on my course
76%Learning opportunities
72%Assessment and feedback
63%Academic support
82%Organisation and management
60%Learning resources
89%Student voice
68%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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