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Heriot-Watt University Dubai/Programmes/Computer Science (Data Science) BSc (Hons)

Computer Science (Data Science) BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a Data Science specialisation. Shares Years 1-3 core with general CS BSc. Year 4 mandatory data-science focus: Data Mining and Machine Learning (Sep), Research Methods & Requirements Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Big Data Management (Jan), Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation. Year 4 optional: Biologically Inspired Computation, Computer Network Security, Computer Graphics, Information Systems Methodologies, Intelligent Robotics, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Industrial Programming, Applied Text Analytics, Advanced HCI, Advanced Network Security, Data Visualisation and Analytics, e-Commerce Technology, Digital Forensics, Games Programming. Enables specialisation in developing and performing large-scale, repeatable data analyses grounded in statistical modelling. Distinct from BSc Actuarial Data Science (which emphasises actuarial science + IFoA accreditation, 4-year quantitative-finance-focused programme) and from MSc Data Science (1-year postgraduate). Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC (Math mandatory); IB 24 (3 HL inc. Math); CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (Math + CS); IB 27; CBSE 85%; HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%; Scottish Advance Higher BB + BBBB. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT) — total AED 329,056. Accreditations (programme family): BCS (CITP, CEng routes), Euro-Inf, UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. Ranked 6th in Scotland for Computer Science. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Mahmoud Mousa (Assistant Professor).

Programme Details

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 82,264/yr

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