BSc

Information Systems with Data Analytics

Learn more about studying Information Systems with Data Analytics as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    51,007GBP
  • Start date
    Jan, Sep
  • University ranking
    #287

Program overview

What Heriot-Watt University says about their program:

Information Systems with Data Analytics is a programme offered at Heriot-Watt University. The programme provides a structured pathway for students who want to study this subject area in a higher education setting.

Delivered as part of the broader academic offering at Heriot-Watt University, Information Systems with Data Analytics is designed to support students through a balanced mix of taught content and applied learning. The programme aims to build subject knowledge alongside transferable skills that students can carry into further study or work.

Students enrolled on Information Systems with Data Analytics benefit from the wider learning environment at Heriot-Watt University, including the academic support and student services available across the institution. The programme is intended to give a clear, supported route through the chosen field of study.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of high school/ secondary education

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • Completion of a bachelor's degree (four or five years) in a suitable subject from a recognised university with a minimum grade of Second Class Honours Lower Division (2

    2) or equivalent.

English proficiency

English proficiency is required; accepted tests include IELTS, TOEFL, or equivalent.

English proficiency waivers

Documents required

  • Passport
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Degree certificate or diploma
  • Proof of English proficiency
  • Statement of purpose or personal statement
  • Recommendation letters
  • Finance proof
  • Translations
  • Credential evaluations
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Scholarships at Heriot-Watt University

  • Americas and Europe (Non-EU) Scholarship

    Official page

    Tuition award for talented students from Europe outside the EU and the Americas, available at undergraduate and postgraduate levels for September 2026 entry.

  • International Merit Scholarship

    Official page

    Heriot-Watt's International Merit Scholarship supports international fee-paying students enrolling in January and September 2026 through partial fee abatements.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Heriot-Watt University provides fee information that can help students understand how study costs may be structured or may vary across options. Heriot-Watt University encourages students to review official funding and financial-support information to confirm what cost guidance or support may be available.

Graduate tuition

  • Postgraduate Taught

    £20,000 to £28,000 per year

  • MBA

    £35,000 to £37,300

Undergraduate tuition

  • £19,000 to £25,000+ per year (depending on whether it is a classroom-based or lab-heavy course).
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What is the cost of living near Heriot-Watt University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,465
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£1,087
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£170
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£43
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£15
Monthly public transport pass£80
Monthly grocery basket£215
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£5
Cinema or cultural event ticket£15
Gym membership£50

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), en.uhomes.com (Editorial estimate), lothianbuses.com (Official statistics) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Heriot-Watt University

Navigating the visa process is a crucial step in your study abroad journey. Make sure to seek guidance and support to ensure you meet all necessary requirements for your time at Heriot-Watt University.

UK student visa requirements