BSc Data Science
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Web Development and Security, covering a broad curriculum across programming, data analysis, artificial intelligence and machine learning. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a group project in the penultimate year and a supervised Honours Project in the final year. The course was developed as part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBB. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths. A level: BCC GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H3, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 28 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 Grade 4 in SL Maths. HNC: In addition, National 5 Maths C European Baccalaureate: Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects Grade 6 in Maths and English.
What students say
Based on about 99 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 79%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 77%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 106 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 17%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Elementary occupations: 7%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 76%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 53%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 390 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 3%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 87%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Modules
- Data Science with Python
- Mathematics for Software Engineering
- Introduction to Human Computer Interaction
- Foundations of Software Design and Development
- Principles of Programming Languages
- Computer Systems
- Artificial Intelligence
- Database Systems
- Object Oriented Software Development
- Web Technologies
- Software Engineering Methods
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Data Analytics
- Scripting for Natural Language Processing
- Computing in Contemporary Society
- Advanced Database Systems
- Advanced Web Technologies
- Group Project
- Advanced Machine Learning
- Data Management and Processing
- Computational Intelligence
- Machine Learning for Conversational AI
- Honours Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £49,500. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Information systems.
What do graduates of BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Data Science at Edinburgh Napier University?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.