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
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 programme covers theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics, and provides training and practical experience in modelling, analyzing and interpreting real data required in the economy, industry and research. The early years of the programme cover basic mathematics, computing, probability and statistics. The final years focus on advanced specialist topics in statistical modelling, data science, machine learning, probability and stochastic processes.
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: Malaysia
Inter-Campus Transfer: United Kingdom
Course content
September Intake - Dubai
Year 1
Year 1
Calculus; Introduction to Statistical Science, and optional courses including Logic and Proof, Discrete Mathematics and Software Development.
Year 2
Probability and Statistics; Linear Algebra; Actuarial and Financial Mathematics; Real Analysis, and optional courses including Databases and Software Design.
Year 3
Statistical Models; Stochastic Processes; Bayesian Statistics; Survival Models; Statistical Methods for Social Sciences, and optional courses including Artificial Intelligence and Database Management Systems.
Year 4
Time Series; Optimisation; Simulation and Statistical Computing; Further Statistical Methods; Foundations of Statistical Machine Learning; Dissertation and options from a wide choice, including Special Topics in Statistical Modelling (e.g. in Epidemiology, Ecology or Finance), Statistical Computing and Data Visualisation Analytics.
Mandatory September
- Calculus A
- Elements of Probability
Optional September
- Logic and Proof
- Software Development 1
Mandatory January
- Calculus B
- Becoming a Professional
- Topics in Statistical Practice
Optional January
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 2
Year 2
Mandatory September
- Real Analysis
- Linear Algebra
- Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
- Probability and Statistics A
Mandatory January
- Multivariable Calculus
- Data Science Life Cycle
- Actuarial and Financial Mathematics
- Probability and Statistics B
Year 3
Mandatory September
- Statistical Models A
- Further Statistical Methods
- Stochastic Processes
Optional September
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Introduction to Interaction Design
Mandatory January
- Bayesian Inference & Computational Methods
- Statistical Models B
Optional January
- Ordinary Differential Equations
- Database Management Systems
- Survival Models
Year 4
Mandatory September
- Time Series and Machine Learning
- Statistics Dissertation A
Optional September
- Data Assimilation
- Optimisation
Mandatory January
- Statistics Dissertation B
Optional January
- Big Data Management
- Data Visualisation and Analytics
- Statistics Special Topic
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Risk Theory
Disclaimer
The courses mentioned above may change between now and the time that you study. For more information, please view our Terms and Conditions.
Teaching staff
Fees and funding
AEDĀ 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.
Year 1
- 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
Year 2
September Intake Only
- GCE A-Levels – AAB, including A in Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points (3 HL – including Maths (HL6) and 3 SL)
- CBSE/Other Indian Boards - Overall 85%, including 85% in Maths
- Transfer students from other universities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics and English.
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
English language requirements
As our degrees are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability.
The minimum English language requirement for entry to this programme is IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with no score lower than 5.5.
Please see our detailed English language requirements.
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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