Statistical Data Science

Heriot-Watt University
Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Mathematics and statistics

A-Level Entry

AAB - AAA

Avg. Graduate Salary

£33,000

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

A-Level Grades AAB - AAA
Scottish Higher AAAB
Scottish Advanced Higher AAB
BTEC DDD

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2433 Actuaries, economists and statisticians
2434 Business and related research professionals
2422 Finance and investment analysts and advisers

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