Key information
- Level
- Undergraduate
- Delivery type
- Full Time
- Degree qualification
- BSc (Hons)
- Mode of delivery
- On-Campus
- Duration
- 4 years
- Location
- Dubai
- Start date
- September
The actuarial profession is evolving rapidly, with data science playing an increasingly significant role. Looking ahead, the profession will continue to explore key data sources and integrate data science techniques, including machine learning and artificial intelligence, alongside the actuary’s business insights.
The BSc (Hons) Actuarial Data Science programme at Heriot-Watt University offers a diverse range of courses in actuarial science and statistics, equipping students with expertise in the newest areas of data science, particularly artificial intelligence and machine learning.
Graduates of this programme will develop strong quantitative, numerical and computational skills that are highly applicable across industries, particularly in insurance and finance, as well as in exciting emerging fields such as health, technology and climate change. Graduates aspiring to become qualified actuaries may be eligible for exemptions from some of the professional actuarial examinations.
This programme is ideal for students who enjoy working with numbers, particularly in modelling and probability, and who are eager to apply data science tools and techniques to solve real-world challenges.
Your student experience
This programme is applying for re-accreditation by the Royal Statistical Society (RSS).
This programme is accredited by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research in the UAE and the Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) in the United Kingdom.
Go Global
With Go Global, Heriot-Watt's global student programme, you can carry your studies to new places and experience new cultures, expanding your horizons on the way. You'll discover what it means to be a true global citizen and emerge prepared for wherever your career journey will take you.
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Mandatory September
- Calculus A
- Elements of Probability
Optional September
- Software Development 1
- Logic and Proof
Mandatory January
- Calculus B
- Becoming a Professional
- Topics in Statistical Practice
Optional January
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 2
- Web Design and Databases
Teaching staff
Fees and funding
AED 79,100 per year
- All tuition fees inclusive of VAT.
Entry requirements
We have standard entry requirements for all of our courses that you will have to meet.
- GCE A-Level - ABB
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 75% with 75% in Mathematics
- American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% (70% in Math) + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 600 Math)
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points (3 HL – including Maths (HL6), and 3 SL)
- FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 80% with 80% in Math
- Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
- Compulsory subject to include English and Mathematics.
To find out more about the specific entry requirements for your country, please refer to our International Entry Requirements.
To find out about the entry requirements for this programme, please send an email to dubaienquiries@hw.ac.uk
Why Heriot-Watt
As the first British university to set up a campus in Dubai in 2005, we have established ourselves as a pioneer in the higher education market in the UAE. The three consecutive five-star ratings by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) is a testament to our reputation for world-class teaching.
The futuristic Dubai campus is designed to offer interactive and collaborative learning experiences with innovative classroom styles fostering group work and engagement like Collaborative lecture theatres, Digitally Classrooms and Seminar rooms. The campus also has dedicated cutting-edge laboratories and workshops that span various engineering disciplines along with Psychology, IT, Photography, Design and Architecture.
Our practical, leading-edge research combined with strong links to business and industry, have made our graduates highly employable and sought after by the best organisations worldwide, with over 90% in graduate-level jobs or further study within six months of graduation. On top of that, we have beautiful campuses, across the globe, so you'll get a truly international education through our Go Global programme.
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