BSc (Hons) Data Science

The Data Science BSc degree at the institution offers a comprehensive introduction to the most important areas of the discipline, including data programming, statistical modelling, business intelligence, machine learning and data visualisation. Developed with input from industry experts, this course covers the essential skills and competencies required to excel in this fascinating field. By the end of the degree, students will be prepared for rewarding roles in the data science and big data industries, as well as the many sectors that increasingly require data scientists. Designed by academics from both mathematics and applied computing backgrounds, the course fosters learning development using a range of tools and big data platforms. Students will gain proficiency in technologies such as Spark, Kafka, Hadoop, Oracle, SQL Server, Linux, Python and Tableau. The course is available for full-time study over three years, with part-time options also available. Throughout the programme, students are encouraged to apply maths, statistics and science practice to solve domain-specific problems and build scalable data products.