Data Science, BSc (Hons)

Data scientists and analysts are highly sought after in sectors such as healthcare, finance, marketing, and transport. This course delivers essential training to thrive in this dynamic field, integrating techniques in mathematics, data analysis, and computing. Students will engage with real-world problems from research, business, and industry, while developing transferable skills for careers in industry, business, or education. It emphasizes modern applications, computational methods, and opportunities for industry-relevant experience, including potential UK and international placements, subject to availability and additional costs.The program includes foundational modules in the first year, covering calculus, algebra, programming, and statistics. In the second year, advanced topics like artificial intelligence, linear algebra, and data science are explored. A placement year offers practical experience, followed by final-year studies in data visualization, machine learning, and a dissertation. Assessment methods vary, including exams, essays, presentations, and projects, ensuring students achieve key learning outcomes.