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HomeHeriot-Watt UniversityBSc Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Training

BSc Mathematical, Statistical and Actuarial Sciences and Diploma in Industrial Training

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time5 YearsSubject: Mathematical Sciences
Course Score
B /77
Graduate Salary£33,000
SatisfactionN/A
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Mathematical Sciences graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2032
First job
~2033
£33,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£37,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Mathematical Sciences graduates nationally earn £23,000£70,000 (463 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
55%
02
Teaching Professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
10%
06
Administrative occupations
5%
07
Elementary occupations
5%
08
Quality and Regulatory Professionals
★ Professional
5%
09
Sales occupations
5%
10
Skilled trades occupations
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (08602)
08602
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

Data not provided

This provider hasn't submitted student satisfaction survey data to HESA for this course.

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Average Weekly Rent
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Est. Annual Total£13,680
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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

112-127
5%
128-143
5%
144-159
10%
160-175
20%
176-191
10%
192-207
15%
208-223
5%
224-239
15%
240+
25%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
85%
Other HE
10%
Degree
5%

Accreditations

Recognised Professional Body (08602)

08602

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

48%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
90%
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