The field of data science is often interchanged with terms like big data, data analytics and machine learning. Data science is a powerful field that lets you solve big problems using data. You can work in various industries, make a real impact, and earn well. It's always changing, so there's lots to learn and many different paths you can take in your career.

Our BSc in Computer Science, with a specialisation in Data Science, is dedicated to constructing robust and practical systems. Beyond exploring cutting-edge tools and methodologies, it's tailored to equip you to build the next generation of software tools for other system constructors. This programme aims to offer an integrated balance of theoretical foundations and practical experience, heavily influenced by the research expertise of our esteemed faculty.

As you progress through the later stages of the course, you'll have the opportunity to specialise and develop the skills required for a career in data science. Specifically, you'll gain proficiency in executing large-scale, replicable data analyses rooted in statistical modelling, and developing data-driven systems.

The National Robotarium

The National Robotarium is Located on Heriot-Watt University’s Edinburgh campus, in partnership with The University of Edinburgh, the National Robotarium creates innovative solutions to global challenges, working directly with industry to test and develop robotic, AI and automated technologies and rapidly move pioneering research from lab to market.

The National Robotarium fosters the teaching and development of the next generation of roboticists, producing highly-skilled graduates who are trained to conduct world-leading research with a market focus, and developing programmes to equip the current and future workforce with robotics, data and programming skills.

Study abroad, placement year and more

You can go on an Inter-Campus Transfer to study Computer Science abroad at our Dubai campus for one semester or more through Go Global.

English Language Requirements

If your first language is not English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.

If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a range of English language courses to help you meet the English language requirement for this programme prior to commencing your studies.

Please see our detailed English language requirements.