Statistical Data Science
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)Heriot-Watt University
Course details
Course description
Statistical data science is at the core of modern data analytics that turn data into intelligence to inform decision-making and solve challenging problems. Applications range from economics and medicine, to social and environmental sciences. This degree covers theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics, and provides training and practical experience in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data required in the economy, industry and research. The early years of the degree cover basic mathematics, probability and statistics. The final years focus on advanced specialist topics in statistical modelling, data science, machine learning, probability and stochastic processes.
Subjects
- Statistics
- Mathematics
- Mathematical statistics
- Probability
- Analytical mathematics
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass
HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements:
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,A,B
including Mathematics at A.
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: A,A,B
including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.
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Course details
Full time
9th Sep 2024 to 9th Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Edinburgh Campus
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS