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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GGD3

Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£25,808Per Year (Intl)
£32,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in mathematics and statistics with the BSc (Hons) Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial 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 degree combines aspects of Mathematics and Actuarial Science to provide specialist actuarial and statistical skills as well as a wide-ranging approach to other areas of advanced mathematics. Year 1 comprises core topics in algebra, calculus, statistics etc. In Year 2 topics in actuarial science are introduced. 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 £30,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Calculus and Real Analysis
Linear Algebra and Matrix Theory
Probability and Statistics
Financial Mathematics
Life Contingencies and Insurance
Actuarial Models and Methods
Numerical Methods and Scientific Computing
Advanced Statistical Inference
UCAS Code:GGD3
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

including Mathematics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: ABB including Mathematics at A.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

with Mathematics at Higher Level 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic63————

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 GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£32,000£35,000
3 years£23,500£30,500£37,000
5 years£29,500£37,500£52,000

UK subject average: £31,000 — 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
£30,500
UK average
£31,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 21% above UK average salary
This course
£37,500
UK average
£31,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH09-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
65%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-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
85%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
89%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Heriot-Watt University

Heriot-Watt University offers Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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