Pioneer Program Description
The applications of statistical data science range from economics and medicine, to social and environmental sciences. Our BSc in Statistical Data Science provides a blend of both theoretical and applied elements of modern statistics, and aims to give students the training in modelling, analysing and interpreting real data that is required in the economy, industry and research. The first year of the programme cover basic mathematics, probability and statistics. The final two years focus on specialist topics of statistical modelling and advanced courses in mathematics and data science. A variety of statistical computer packages are used.
Duration of Study
3 Years
Course Mode
Full-time
Course Location
Putrajaya
Intakes
Career Prospect
Subjects Offered
Year 1
- Probability and Statistics A & B
- Linear Algebra
- Actuarial and Financial Mathematics A & B
- Multivariable Calculus and Real Analysis A & B
- Algorithmic and Scientific Programming
- Optional and elective courses available for Year 1 include:
- Finance and Financial Reporting
- Database Management Systems
Year 2
- Stochastic Processes
- Statistical Models A
- Statistics for Social Science
- Survival Models
- Statistical Models B
- Bayesian Inference and Computational Methods
Optional courses available in Year 2 may include – Portfolio Theory and Asset Models, Derivative Markets and Discrete-time Finance, Ordinary Differential Equations and Introduction to Interaction Design.
Year 3
- Optimisation
- Statistics Dissertation A
- Statistical Machine Learning
- Time Series
- Statistics Dissertation B
Entry Requirement
ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Science: ABBC – A in Mathematics, B in Physics, B in Chemistry, C in Academic English/Study Skills
- Heriot-Watt University Malaysia Foundation in Business: ABBC – A in Mathematics, B in Accountancy and Finance, B in Business Management, C in Academic English/Study Skills
- A-Level/STPM: ABB including A in Mathematics
- UEC: 8 points or less including A1 in Mathematics and Advanced Mathematics (5 subjects not less than B grade)
- **WACE/SACE: ATAR 90 (WACE: Minimum 80% in Mathematics/SACE: Minimum 17.0 in Mathematics)
- SMA 3 (Indonesia): 8
- IB Diploma: 28 points (Minimum 6 in HL Mathematics: analysis and approaches)
- Diploma with high level of attainment in mathematics recognised by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.
- Any other relevant qualification with high level of attainment in mathematics recognised by the Malaysian Government
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
If English is not your first language, then evidence of proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 is required.
If you do not have IELTS 6.0, we offer a Pre-Sessional English Programme (PSEP) prior to commencing your studies.
