Statistical Data Science
Heriot-Watt UniversityStatistical Data Science BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Heriot-Watt University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 89% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £33,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is AAB - AAA.
A-Level Entry
AAB - AAA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
88.9%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£33,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
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.
Entry Requirements
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Mathematics and statistics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £33,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ