Data Science with Artificial Intelligence, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are rapidly expanding fields, with strong demand for graduates in sectors such as information technology, financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, business, environmental science, and energy. This degree equips graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in data science and AI, fostering competence in key areas including programming, data curation and processing, privacy and ethics, management, ethical AI use, visualization, analytics, and modeling.The program features modules in statistics, software engineering, machine learning, operational research, big data, real-world AI applications, and parallel computing. Stage 1 builds foundational knowledge in data science, software engineering, and mathematics. Students benefit from state-of-the-art facilities in a £63 million teaching and research building opened in 2023, including an advanced AI laboratory, within a supportive community offering personalized lecturer guidance. An optional paid placement year provides professional experience, while the final year emphasizes applied modules and an in-depth, supervised data science project to showcase skills to employers. Innovative teaching ensures up-to-date, practical expertise valued by industry.