Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons)
Heriot-Watt University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at Heriot-Watt University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Computer Science
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29500 | £32000 | £39500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £28000 - £32000 | £24000 - £38000 | £32000 - £46500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29821 | £26104 | £30658 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24771 - £35770 | £19342 - £34316 | £22615 - £42400 |
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Course Description
If you want to start your career with a year's work experience in hand, then you should consider this programme. 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 which helps you to develop specific work-related skills, giving you the opportunity to apply and build upon the theory you’ve learned.
This programme is oriented to constructing robust and useable systems. We aim to teach you not just how to deploy cutting edge tools and techniques, but how to build the next generation of software tools that other system constructors will use. This programme will give you a well-integrated balance of theoretical underpinnings and practical experience, strongly informed by the research expertise of our academic staff. The Data Science specialism will provide you with the skills needed to be a data scientist. Specifically, you will have the ability to develop and perform large-scale, repeatable data analyses grounded in statistical modelling. Data Science is becoming increasingly important as huge amounts of complex academic, business and government data are being generated from many largely online sources. This swelling lake of data needs increasing numbers of skilled staff with the capacity to analyse and make sense of it all. That in turn requires staff trained in the latest skills and techniques in data science. That’s where you come in!
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons) at Heriot-Watt University
| 75% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 5% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Computer Science
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Costs
Tuition Fees Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
| EU | £24048 | year 1 |
| International | £24048 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
Q3R4
University Rankings
of Heriot-Watt University
among 20 universities in Scotland
based on 31 different rankings
Positions of Heriot-Watt University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Heriot-Watt University in related subject specific rankings.
Computer Science
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- #7
- #42
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- Computer Science
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #5
- #301
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- Computer Science
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 17 January, 2025]
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- #3
- #401
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- Computer Science
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 01 September, 2024]
See all 31 university rankings of Heriot-Watt University
About Heriot-Watt University
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FAQ about Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons) Heriot-Watt University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £29500 15 months after graduation, £32000 3 years after graduation and £39500 after graduation.
- Administrative occupations (75%), Artistic, literary and media occupations (5%), Sales occupations (5%), Managers, directors and senior officials (5%)
- Heriot-Watt University achieved the highest ranking for Computer Science. It is ranked #42 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Computer Science). See all subject rankings for Heriot-Watt University.
- Computer Science (Data Science) and Diploma in Industrial Training BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Heriot-Watt University.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 176 which makes it one of the 12.65% most difficult courses to enter among all Computer Science students in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 17 January, 2025
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 01 September, 2024