Undergraduate

Science with Foundation

AwardBSc

Overview

Entry requirements

Careers opportunities

One of the most portable degrees there is, read by finance, technology, government and consultancy as a proof of analytical ability. Adding programming multiplies what it is worth in the market.

Roles graduates go into

  • Data scientist or analyst
  • Quantitative analyst
  • Actuarial analyst
  • Operational research analyst
  • Software engineer
  • Mathematics teacher, with a teaching qualification

Where they work

  • Banks, insurers and asset managers
  • Technology companies
  • Government analytical services and GCHQ
  • Consultancies
  • Schools and universities
After the course

Actuarial exams, the CFA, a PGCE or a doctorate, depending on which of the four main routes you take.

Fees and funding

Where you will study

Heriot-Watt University

We work with 3 other universities in Edinburgh, so settling on the place still leaves a choice inside it.

The region
Scotland
Universities we list in Edinburgh
4 this one among them
Courses there, all told
515 across every university we list in it
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