About this course
Heriot-Watt University offers MSc Data Science as a 2-year postgraduate Masters Degree (Taught) programme in Computer Science. Based in Edinburgh, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £26,296 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 85. Intakes run across 2 windows (Semester 2 (January), 2027 and Semester 1 (September), 2026).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry 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.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 2 (January), 2027
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
