If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
Our Data Science and Analytics BSc will give you the combination of analytical, technical and presentation skills to convert data into valuable insights.
In a constantly changing global environment, the massive use of social networks and the Internet of Things are generating a huge and fast-growing amount of data. Data processing is carried out through increasingly complex and sophisticated computer capabilities and algorithmic models, and involves advanced storage technologies such as cloud computing.
As a result, there is currently a great need for professionals who can process, understand and present this data in an appropriate and effective way. These skills are much needed by businesses, which collect data from customers, partners and from the market in which they operate to support evidence-based decision making. Governments rely on data to improve their policies and deliver better services as well.
Studying our course, you'll develop knowledge of the fundamental principles and technologies that underpin the disciplines of maths, statistics and computing with an emphasis on the skills and theories required in data science and analytics. You'll learn how to apply cutting-edge maths, statistics and computer science techniques and tools to collect, store, prepare, analyse and visualise data, while analysing and understanding organisations’ operations, environment and related issues.
Our course offers a short-term work-based learning experience that will give you the opportunity to work on a real-life problem, which is normally set by an external organisation as a small-scale project. This experience will allow you to put theory into practice by applying your knowledge and skills gained from various modules to address a real-life situation, usually within the context of a business-related problem.
In addition, you'll have the opportunity to complete a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and enhance your employability after you graduate. You'll be offered help and support to find and secure placement opportunities through various workshops and events organised by the Careers and Employability Service and the course team. Typically, you'll be assigned into roles involving tasks related to data science and analytics.
At the end of your studies, you'll be ready to make a valuable contribution to the workforce. Should you wish to continue your studies at the University, there are opportunities to study for a Master's degree in Business Intelligence or Big Data Technologies.
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Year 1
Subjects of study include:
Applied Mathematics
Database design and implementation
Requirements modelling
Software development
Statistical modelling and analysis
Credit Level 4
Year 2
Subjects of study include:
Agile Project management and professional experience
Algorithms: Theory Design and Implementation
Business Analytics
Database Systems
Information Technology Security
Machine Learning and Data Mining
Object-oriented programming
Service Operations management
Credit Level 5
Placement year
Our course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and increase your chances of employability after you graduate.
You'll be offered help and support to find and secure placement opportunities through various workshops and events organised by the Careers and Employability Service and the course team.
Typically, you'll be assigned into roles involving tasks related to data science and analytics.
Year 3
Subjects of study include:
Advanced Analytics
Applied Artificial Intelligence
Big Data Analytics
CRM & CM with Business Intelligence
Data visualisation and dash boarding
Digital Marketing, Social Media and Web Analytics
Final year project
Information Driven Entrepreneurship and Enterprise
Credit Level 6
Job roles
Graduates of the Data Science and Analytics BSc will seek roles including but not limited to:
Business intelligence analyst/manager
Data analyst/manager
Data engineer
Data scientist
Operational research analyst/manager
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
