Statistical Data Science BSc (Hons)

Course Overview - Statistical Data Science BSc (Hons)

Statistical data science is at the core of modern data analytics that turn data into intelligence to inform decision-making and solve challenging problems. Applications range from economics and medicine, to social and environmental sciences. This degree covers theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics, and provides training and practical experience in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data required in the economy, industry and research. The early years of the degree cover basic mathematics, probability and statistics. The final years focus on advanced specialist...

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Course Information

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

4 Years

Start Date

09/09/2024

Campus

Edinburgh Campus

Course Address
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS
United Kingdom

Application Details

Course Code

G301

Institution Code

H24

Points of Entry

Year 1, Year 2, Year 3

Entry Requirements

A level

A,A,B

A,A,A

including Mathematics at A for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: AAA including Mathematics.

UCAS Tariff

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,B

including Mathematics at A.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

28

with Higher Level Mathematics at 6 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: A total of 30 points with Higher Level Mathematics at 7.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DDD in a relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics)

GCSE/National 4/National 5

It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)

Scottish Advanced Higher

A,A,B

including Mathematics at A plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.

Scottish HNC

Pass

HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with B in graded unit for entry to Year 1.

Scottish HND

T Level

We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.

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Fees and funding

Scotland £1,820
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland £9,250
EU, International £24,048

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