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Data Science, BSc (Hons)

University of Sussex, United Kingdom

 
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Subject ranking

Overall
UK / ARWU 2024
25th
Computer Science
UK / Times 2025
26th
Overall
UK / THE 2025
31st

Costs

Course feesS$37.3K / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$16.5K / year
Beer S$8
MacDonalds S$10
Cinema S$21
Coffee S$5
TotalS$53.8K / year

Entry requirements

A Level ABB
Diploma 2.8
International Baccalaureate 32

Scholarships

Sussex International Chancellors Scholarships (postgraduate)
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sussex Chancellor's Masters Scholarship
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
Sussex International Chancellors Scholarships (undergraduate)
£5000 for tuition
More than 50 available
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
G301
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2025
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+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

3 years
Graduate
2028
About the course

Course summary

Our society is built on data. There’s an increasing demand for people with skills in data analysis, programming and statistics. This course is for you if you want to become proficient in handling data, using computational and statistical methods to solve real-world data-intensive problems.Sussex is home to Sussex Artificial Intelligence, one of our Centres of Excellence, and the Data-Intensive Science Centre (DISCUS). You’ll learn from experts:

  • our mathematicians’ research is making world-changing impact – from modelling and controlling infectious diseases, to predicting floods and the behaviour of queues and social networks
  • our computer scientists lead national and international research projects on machine learning, natural language processing and artificial intelligence.
Your teaching is based on our leading research. During your studies, you’ll explore the relationship between modern data science and statistics. You’ll:
  • gain a thorough grounding in theories and techniques
  • develop critical knowledge in programming and statistics, as well as analytical and modelling skills
  • use industry-standard software such as Python and R
  • learn how to handle and analyse large sets of data
  • work with our researchers for your final-year project.
An academic adviser will guide you throughout your degree. You’ll have opportunities to engage with potential employers and to apply for a placement to gain experience working in industry. When you graduate, you’ll have the skills, knowledge and confidence to progress into roles such as data analyst, data engineer, business data analyst, database administrator, data scientist and software engineer.LocationStudy on our beautiful, green campus on the edge of the South Downs National Park and just minutes from the vibrant seaside city of Brighton & Hove. We’re near to Gatwick airport and just over an hour from London. About the University of Sussex Our courses, research, culture and campus aim to stimulate, excite and challenge. From scientific discovery to global policy, from student welfare to career development, Sussex innovates and takes a lead. And today, in every part of society and across the world, you'll find someone from Sussex making an original and valuable contribution.

Modules

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.


What you will learn

See the modules you will study by year by going to the ‘visit our course page’ link at the bottom of the page.

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