Data Science, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

95% of our Mathematical Sciences research was rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021). In a data-driven society with growing demand for skills in analysis, programming, and statistics, this course equips you to handle data 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 experts whose research impacts infectious disease modelling, flood prediction, queues, social networks, machine learning, NLP, and AI. Based on leading research, you'll gain grounding in data science and statistics; develop programming, analytical, and modelling skills using Python and R; analyse large datasets; and collaborate on a final-year project. Supported by an academic adviser, with employer engagement and placement opportunities, graduates advance to roles like data analyst, engineer, scientist, or software engineer. Study on our green campus near the South Downs, Brighton & Hove, Gatwick, and London. Sussex innovates across discovery, policy, welfare, and careers, with alumni contributing globally.