Computer Science (Data Science)

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University

Course details

Course description

Our four year BSc Computer Science (Data Science) Honours degree is oriented to constructing robust and useable systems. We aim to teach you not just how to deploy cutting edge tools and techniques, but how to build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. This programme aims to give a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff. The Data Science specialism will provide you with the skills needed to be a data scientist. Specifically, you will have the ability to develop and perform large-scale, repeatable data analyses grounded in statistical modelling. Data Science is becoming increasingly important as huge amounts of complex academic, business and government data are being generated from many largely online sources. This swelling lake of data needs increasing numbers of skilled staff with the capacity to analyse and make
sense of it all. That in turn requires staff trained in the latest skills and techniques in data science. That’s where you come in!

Subjects

  • Computer science
  • Statistical computing

Provided by

Heriot-Watt University

admissions@hw.ac.uk

0131 449 5111

Provider website

Riccarton

Edinburgh

EH14 4AS

Entry requirements

Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass

HNC with B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6) with A in graded unit.

Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass

For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units. For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6 and Computing) with AB in graded units.

Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B

including **Mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,B

including Mathematics and Computing plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.

Check if you can join this course with your HNC or HND

Course options

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