Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Our society relies on data, with growing demand for expertise in data analysis, programming, and statistics. This course equips you to handle data proficiently using computational and statistical methods for real-world problems. At Sussex—home to the Sussex Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence and Data-Intensive Science Centre (DISCUS)—you'll learn from leading experts: mathematicians advancing infectious disease modelling, flood prediction, and network behaviour; computer scientists pioneering machine learning, natural language processing, and AI.Your research-led teaching explores data science and statistics, providing grounding in theories, programming (Python, R), analytics, and big data handling, culminating in a researcher-led project. Supported by an academic adviser, you'll access employer engagement and placements. Graduates are prepared for roles like data analyst, data engineer, data scientist, and software engineer. Study on our green campus near the South Downs and Brighton, close to Gatwick and London. Sussex innovates across discovery, policy, and careers, with alumni contributing globally.