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PostgraduateMSc

Data Science (Two years)

Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 yearsDuration
£25,480Per Year (Intl)
£12,192Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the MSc Data Science (Two years) at Heriot-Watt University. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The MSc Data Science (2 years) programme equips you with essential technical skills across Programming, Data Engineering, Statistics, Machine Learning, and Data Visualisation—enabling you to extract and communicate meaningful insights from complex datasets. Specifically designed for graduates looking to transition into a career in Data Science from a background outside computing, this two-year pathway provides a rare opportunity to gain the knowledge and capabilities required to succeed in this advanced and evolving domain. Whether your previous studies or experience lie in science, technol... International tuition fees are £25,480 per year, home/UK fees are £12,192 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 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Data Engineering
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:2

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.565.5
PTE Academic63

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£25,480

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£50,960

Home Student Fee

£12,192

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

45%Working
40%Studying
10%Work & Study
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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