PostgraduateMSc

Applied Data Science

Name: Applied Data Science
Price: 20456 GBP
Availability: InStock

Heriot-Watt University

Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 yearDuration

£20,456Per Year (Intl)

£10,864Home Fee

N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Heriot-Watt University, the MSc Applied Data Science provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. If you have a degree in science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering then this is the programme for you. Unlike many other programmes, university study in mathematics, statistics or computing is not required for entry to this programme. All we require is that students have passed a post-16 qualification in mathematics, our lecturers will support you to develop the necessary skills. International tuition fees are £20,456 per year, home/UK fees are £10,864 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Statistical Foundations for Data Science

Data Mining and Machine Learning

Data Visualisation and Communication

Big Data Technologies and Processing

Predictive Analytics and Modelling

Applied Artificial Intelligence

Research Methods and Project Design

Data Science in Practice

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement

2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	6	6	6	6
PTE Academic	67	—	—	—	—

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£20,456

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£20,456

Home Student Fee

£10,864

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working

40%Studying

10%Work & Study

80%Professional Jobs

Official Data

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