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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science (Data Science)
Heriot-Watt University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science (Data Science) course at Heriot-Watt University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,C
including **Mathematics at B for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: BBB including Mathematics and either Computer Science or Software Systems Development
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Heriot-Watt University. These students are taking Computer Science (Data Science) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | B |
| Computer Science | A |
| Physics | B |
| Further Mathematics | C |
| Economics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: G450
Here's what Heriot-Watt University says about its Computer Science (Data Science) course.
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!
Please visit our website for further information on our 3 year honours degrees
Source: Heriot-Watt University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computer Science
Location
Edinburgh Campus | Edinburgh
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
14 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £1,820 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £25,808 per year |
| International | £25,808 per year |
Heriot-Watt University student reviews
Showing 15 reviews
2nd year student
3 years ago
Pretty good Student Union, whether its giving out free stuff or helping you with something, theres always good people there.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Edinburghs got some decent clubs. Having lived here my whole life, its the kind of city you dont want to escape. Its beautiful, many work opportunities especially for students.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Financially the accomodation isnt worth it, the courses are free to Scottish students but for International students its terrible (this is the same for all Scottish Universities). Cost of living in Edinburgh can be high, but for the most part its okay.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Very supportive, if youre not feeling the best, have had certain bad circumstances arise they are very helpful in aiding you.
2nd year student
3 years ago
Over priced, bad quality, small. Its on the outskirts of Edinburgh and yet its cheaper to rent a flat closer to the middle.
2nd year student
3 years ago
The core lecturers of this course are good, although there is one or two I wish had been different on certain modules. The lectureres communicate well with students whenever they need it. The quality of teaching is also very good, and it is very easy to ask things if you dont understand.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Heriot-Watt University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Heriot-Watt University students who took the Computer Science (Data Science) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
76%
low
Teaching on my course
76%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
61%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
71%
low
Learning opportunities
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
71%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
71%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
73%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
68%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
med
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
Assessment and feedback
62%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
75%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
75%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
51%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
48%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
60%
low
Academic support
80%
low
Academic support
80%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
80%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
Organisation and management
64%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
53%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
91%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
49%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
67%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
82%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
65%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at Heriot-Watt University. These students are taking Computer Science (Data Science) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Heriot-Watt University graduates who took Computer Science (Data Science) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Information Technology Professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Heriot-Watt University graduates who took Computer Science (Data Science) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£30.3k
First year after graduation
£37.6k
Third year after graduation
£44.5k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science (Data Science).
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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