MSc Data Science (2 years)
Data Scientist has been dubbed the 'sexiest job title' (Harvard Business Review, 2012) with IBM predicting a 28% growth of jobs by 2020. The UK government has set out its strategy for the UK to be a world leader in data science to enable the growth of the UK economy. Data Scientists require a combination of statistical analytical skills, the ability to process large volumes of data efficiently, c.f. Big Data, and then to generate visualizations to explain the results.
Campus Information
Edinburgh Campus
Our Edinburgh Campus is truly international. Over 10,500 staff and students are based here, with around a third of them coming from outside the UK. Our international students find a warm and friendly welcome and all the support they might need.
Intakes
- Sep
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Application Process
Minimum English Language Requirements
English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
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Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Employers around the world actively seek out our graduates. This is because they are work ready. All our degrees are career focused and relevant to the needs of business and industry.
We are known for our applied teaching and research, informed and shaped by real world needs. 95% of our graduates are in employment or further study within 6 months of graduation.
The Heriot-Watt factor
At Heriot-Watt you will learn from world leading academics at the forefront of their specialisms. You'll enjoy a distinctive, high quality academic experience focused on developing your skills and knowledge to help you transition smoothly into the world of work at the end of your studies.
Links with business and industry
Heriot-Watt boasts extensive links with business and industry. We are known for our excellent industrial placements and companies often approach us directly seeking students for work placements or employment.
Careers support
The University’s award winning Careers Advisory Service provides one of the most extensive and comprehensive careers education and professional development programmes of any higher education institution in the UK.
Careers service staff are available throughout your studies, ensuring you have the skills you need to successfully market yourself to future employers.
We also host a range of careers fairs, skills development workshops and employer presentations to guide you towards your successful future.
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after the course completing (Bachelors level or above).
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
FOR INDIA
- For most of our Masters level programmes we require a good first degree in a relevant subject. From most Indian Universities, this means an overall score of 55% or above.
- We will consider students whose grades are slightly lower than this (52% or above) Universities of Delhi/ Mumbai/ Calcutta/ Madras/ Pune/ Bangalore/ Rajasthan and this will depend on other factors, such as any relevant work experience, the quality of the references you can provide etc.
FOR PAKISTAN
- A four-year bachelors degree in a relevant subject from an HEC recognised institution in Pakistan with 60% or above, will be considered.
FOR NEPAL
- Students holding a bachelors degree of minimum four years duration in a relevant subject would be eligible for Masters level study.
FOR BANGLADESH
- Students with a masters degree following a 3 or 4 year bachelors degree, are eligible to apply. Previous study should be in a relevant subject area and a score of 60% or above is required.
FOR SRI LANKA
- A Bachelors special degree in a relevant subject with 60% or higher.
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. Therefore students will only be recruited into Year 1 of this programme. There is no direct entry into Year 2 of this programme.
For More Information Please Contact to Our Counselor.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 02 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
40400 GBP
Annual Cost of Living: 9207 GBP
Application Fee: N/A
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