Computer Science courses

About Bsc (hons) Computer Science (data Science) And Diploma In Industrial Training in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

If you want to start your career with a year's work experience in hand, then you should consider this course. It combines the rigorous studies of the BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Data Science) with a year of work placement in level 4. Good performance means 12 months experience of working in an organisation in the computing sector. The Diploma in Industrial Training is gained through successful completion of the work placement. The work placement helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you’ve learned. This course aims to give a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements 

• Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)
• A-Levels BBC – ABB (including Mathematics at B)
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)
• HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

• * Minimum: under our Fair Access Policy, we will relax our standard entry requirements for some Scottish students depending on their circumstances. Our minimum requirements will apply if you:

• live in an area within the Scottish Index of Multiple Deprivation lowest 20% (SIMD20), or
• are care experienced.

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

• Advanced Highers BBB (including Mathematics and Computing plus excellent Highers)
• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics and Computing)
• Int. Baccalaureate 30 points (with Mathematics and Computing at Higher Level 6)
• HNC A in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• HND AB in graded units (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

• Those entering at Year 2 are expected to be proficient in a high-level programming language; Java is our preference.

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.

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