MSc Data Science
Heriot-Watt University
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OverviewOur Data Science masters teaches the theory and skills for managing and analysing large, complex data sets – sometimes called Big Data. Youll learn how to model, store and process these data sets using the latest algorithms and techniques. Modern methods and tools for visually exploring the data will also be covered. The MSc course offers the key skill set of a data scientist. Optional courses provide an opportunity to explore closely-related areas based on the internationally leading ...Read more

Overview

Our Data Science masters teaches the theory and skills for managing and analysing large, complex data sets – sometimes called Big Data. You'll learn how to model, store and process these data sets using the latest algorithms and techniques. Modern methods and tools for visually exploring the data will also be covered. The MSc course offers the key skill set of a data scientist. Optional courses provide an opportunity to explore closely-related areas based on the internationally leading research work of our academics. Computer Science at Heriot-Watt is ranked 6th in Scotland by The Complete University league tables (2021).

The skills you learn through the Data Science masters will be applicable to industrial applications, as well as to scientific data exploration. In some cases, the MSc project can also be carried out in collaboration with an outside industrial or academic organisation

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WUSCA ranking:
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90/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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42nd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
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08 Feb 24

its an amazing university with lushious green everywhere which helps the brain to refresh and concentrate to study well.The professors and all the facilities and..Read more

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Yunus
06 Feb 24

It a very good because its has so many students from different parts of the world. I think to improve they need to also be organizing physical orientation for New students..Read more

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Entry requirements

Admission requires a good honours degree with a substantial academic component of Computing or IT that includes study of databases and programming.

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£10,600 per year

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£24,496 per year

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£24,496 per year

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DES I NEHA
08 Feb 24
MSc Data Science
its an amazing university with lushious green everywhere which helps the brain to refresh and concentrate to study well.The professors and all the facilities and...
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Yunus
06 Feb 24
MSc Data Science
It a very good because its has so many students from different parts of the world. I think to improve they need to also be organizing physical orientation for New students...
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Heriot-Watt University
Heriot-Watt University , Edinburgh

Heriot-Watt University has a 200-year history, and over that time has cultivated an outstanding reputation for its quality of teaching...

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