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Data Sciences

BSc · Heriot-Watt University · 4 years

Data Sciences

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Heriot-Watt University

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MOnot published
SATISFACTION91%
CONTINUATION90%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS83%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 48% of the work its graduates go into (High).

About this course

Data science is the discipline that turns raw information into understanding. In a world where organisations collect data at unprecedented scale, the ability to process, analyse, and interpret that data has become one of the most sought-after capabilities across every sector of the economy. Data science draws on statistics, computer science, and domain knowledge to extract patterns, build predictive models, and communicate findings in ways that drive real decisions. At Heriot-Watt University you will study across four years on a full-time programme, with a year abroad that gives you international academic and professional exposure. The degree positions you at the leading edge of data analytics and engineering, covering the mathematical and statistical foundations that underlie the field alongside the programming skills, data engineering techniques, and machine learning methods that prac

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 128% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 58% of graduatescards →
  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).