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Data Science
BSc (Hons) · 4 Years · Full-time · 07/09/2026 · UndergraduateMerchiston Campus
Course summary
Data Science is a new and rapidly expanding discipline that uses scientific approaches, business understanding, data and artificial intelligence to extract knowledge and understanding from the vast quantities of data sources that exist.
Data scientists work with data, including datasets relating to climate change, health and social media to enhance insight, to innovate and to enable data driven decision-making.
This course aims to teach you the theory and practical elements of data science: manipulating and analysing big data sets to draw meaning and understanding that affect our everyday lives.
From vast unstructured data to data organised as a warehouse, data is considered of strategic importance to governments, global organisations, health service providers, financial organisations, sporting organisations, educational institutions, the charity and voluntary sector and businesses in general.
Furthermore, career opportunities in the field of data are expanding, companies are looking at ways to develop technology through machine learning and data-driven analytics and require fresh talent to deliver ground-breaking results. The advantages of learning data science from undergraduate level is that you can master the fundamentals and gain that reward in the job market.
You will study a wide range of modules including data management, coding, statistical methods, data analytics, machine learning, artificial intelligence, data visualisation and data engineering.
Specialist courses are taught by expert staff who actively research applications of data science and you have an opportunity to undertake a data science research project in a topic that interests you.
Please visit our website for full course and module details.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- G445
- Institution code:
- E59
- Campus name:
- Merchiston Campus
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - BCC
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit)
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
Access to HE Diploma - D: 12 credits M: 33 credits
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 33 Credits at Merit & 12 Distinction including Maths or Physics at Level 3.
Maths at Level 2 or equivalent.
Scottish Higher - BBBB
National 5 C in Maths, OR Applications of Maths
If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D*
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction*Distinction*) or DM (Distinction, Merit) and A Level grade C.
GCSE grade C/4 Maths.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4
4 points in SL Maths
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3
Grades H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level
Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths
Scottish HNC - Pass
HNC with C in the graded unit in any subject
In addition have National 5 C in Maths
T Level - M
T Level must be in: Maths or Physics OR additional A Level in one of these subjects at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 Maths is also required.
Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements
HNC – Pass HNC with A in the graded unit in Computing, Computer Games Development, Software Development, Data Science AND Higher Maths at Grade B for year 2 entry
Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements
HND – Pass HND Data Science with B in the graded unit and Higher Maths at grade B (or equivalent units – Calculus and Matrices) for year 3 entry.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher - BBCC
National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths also required.
The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
International - Year 1 £18,220 - £21,120 (See course page for details)
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Course contact details
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Email:studentrecruitment@napier.ac.uk
Phone:+44 (0)333 900 60 40
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