Overview

The Applied Data Science programme offered by Heriot-Watt University is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry with a background of science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering and are interested in developing data science skills, enabling career enhancement in data science or pursue further data science specialisation.

Key Facts

Reasons to study:

Open to multi-displinary backgrounds: Unlike many other programmes, university study in mathematics, statistics or computing is not required for entry to this programme. If you have a degree in science, the social sciences, biological sciences, or engineering then this is the programme for you.
Expert faculty: Learning informed by the expertise of our research-active data science and artificial intelligence academics, passionate in their fields and provide you with insight into emerging topics in data science by relating taught material to their own research.
Mastery of Essential Tools: In today's competitive job market, proficiency in key software tools like Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation is essential for data scientists. Our programme will equip you with mastery of these indispensable tools.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

Probability and Statistics for Data Science
Mathematical Tools for Data Science
Modelling and Tools
Databases and Information Systems

Project Management
Data Mining

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-03 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

More details

International students must apply at least 6 weeks before teaching is due to begin. National: 2 weeks before the start of teaching.

Language

English

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

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General requirements

A minimum of a 2:2 honours degree or non-UK equivalent in any academic subject.
This programme is designed for students who do not hold a degree in mathematics or computer science. However, students will need to have evidence of studying mathematics at A Level grade C or above, or international equivalent.
They welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

20456 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

10864 GBP / year

≈ 10864 GBP / year

Living costs

Edinburgh

United Kingdom

725 - 1167 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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