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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G3N3

Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Training

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

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the BSc (Hons) Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Training provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in mathematics and statistics. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 5-year full-time structure. If you want to start your career with a year’s work experience in hand, then you should consider this programme. It combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) in Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences with a year-long work placement in level 4. Good performance means 12 months’ experience of working in an organisation in the financial sector. 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

Probability Theory and Distribution
Mathematical Foundations for Actuarial Science
Statistical Methods and Inference
Financial Mathematics and Time Value of Money
Life Contingencies and Survival Analysis
Actuarial Risk Management
Workplace Professional Development
Industrial Placement Project
UCAS Code:G3N3
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 (5 years)£129,040

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

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