Data Science (2 years) MSc

This Data Science (2 years) MSc course offered at Heriot-Watt University can be studied Full-time.

For more detailed information about Data Science (2 years) at Heriot-Watt University, please visit the institution website.

MSc, Postgraduate Diploma Award
September Start
Full-time Study Mode

Entry Requirements For This Course

Admission requires a good honours degree at UK 2:2 level (minimum), with evidence of numeracy and familiarity with a programming language.

This programme is designed for students with a non-Computer Science background who would benefit from a foundational year to help them to make a successful transition into Data Science and therefore students will only be recruited into Year 1 of this programme. There is no direct entry into Year 2 of this programme.

English requirements

Important: If your first language is not English, or your first degree was not taught in English, we'll need to see evidence of your English language ability.

The minimum requirement for English language is IELTS 6.5 (with no component under 5.5), we also accept TOEFL (scores of 79 and higher).

Students, who have an IELTS level of 6.0 will be required to take the two research preparation English courses in Year 1 in order to bring their English up to the normal postgraduate level.

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