12 monthsProgramme duration
26,296 GBPTuition Fee/year
3Scholarships
Sep, JanStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc in Data Science provides you with the expertise to extract, analyse, and communicate meaningful insights from vast and complex datasets, making students invaluable across a wide range of industries.
This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry with a background in computing or related disciplines, the programme blends rigorous theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on skills essential for managing and analysing large-scale data.
Heriot-Watt University is home to four world-leading Global Research Institutes (GRIs) with over 50 years of research, specialising in robotics, AI, healthcare and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and earth and marine science, designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.
Reasons to study:
- Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland and 6th in the UK, according to Daily Mail University League Table 2025.
- Industry-Driven Employability: To ensure your success, we've actively collaborated with industry experts to understand precisely what employers are seeking in data scientists. We've meticulously integrated these insights into our programme, giving you a competitive edge during job interviews and setting you up for success from day one.
- Mastery of Essential Tools: In today's competitive job market, proficiency in key software tools like Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation is essential for data scientists. Our programme will equip you with mastery of these indispensable tools.
- State-of-the-Art Labs: To facilitate hands-on learning, we have created state-of-the-art labs based in the Robotarium as well as at the GRID; including the Games & Design studio and the universities first VR labs. These resources are instrumental in providing students with a practical, real-world experience when working with authentic datasets and AI models.
- Cutting-Edge Research: The university is actively involved in data science research, contributing to the development of new techniques, tools, and strategies to combat emerging threats. This research informs the curriculum and keeps it up to date.
- Professional accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meeting the academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Data Science and Artificial Intelligence
Degree
MSc
Study Level
Masters
Study Mode
On Campus
Our MSc in Data Science provides you with the expertise to extract, analyse, and communicate meaningful insights from vast and complex datasets, making students invaluable across a wide range of industries.
This programme is aimed at graduates or those already in the industry with a background in computing or related disciplines, the programme blends rigorous theoretical foundations with practical, hands-on skills essential for managing and analysing large-scale data.
Heriot-Watt University is home to four world-leading Global Research Institutes (GRIs) with over 50 years of research, specialising in robotics, AI, healthcare and wellbeing, environmental sustainability, and earth and marine science, designed to foster interdisciplinary collaboration and tackle some of the most pressing global challenges of our time.
Reasons to study:
- Excellence in Rankings: We take pride in our ranking as the 1st in Scotland and 6th in the UK, according to Daily Mail University League Table 2025.
- Industry-Driven Employability: To ensure your success, we've actively collaborated with industry experts to understand precisely what employers are seeking in data scientists. We've meticulously integrated these insights into our programme, giving you a competitive edge during job interviews and setting you up for success from day one.
- Mastery of Essential Tools: In today's competitive job market, proficiency in key software tools like Python, R, SQL, and data visualisation is essential for data scientists. Our programme will equip you with mastery of these indispensable tools.
- State-of-the-Art Labs: To facilitate hands-on learning, we have created state-of-the-art labs based in the Robotarium as well as at the GRID; including the Games & Design studio and the universities first VR labs. These resources are instrumental in providing students with a practical, real-world experience when working with authentic datasets and AI models.
- Cutting-Edge Research: The university is actively involved in data science research, contributing to the development of new techniques, tools, and strategies to combat emerging threats. This research informs the curriculum and keeps it up to date.
- Professional accreditation: Accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), meeting the academic requirements for Chartered IT Professional (CITP) status.
Admission Requirements
Admission requires a second class honours degree or non-UK equivalent that includes substantial components of computer science and programming.
Applicants that do not meet the computer science or programming requirements for the one year programme may be eligible for entry onto the 2 year programme. Please note: entry onto the 2 year programme is only available for the September intake.
We welcome applications from international students and accept qualifications from around the world. Please refer to the entry requirements for your country for more details.
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