Data Science with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)

<strong>Foundation Year</strong><br/>Our Foundation Year provides an excellent alternative route to Keele, providing a unique opportunity to better prepare for your chosen degree, and with guaranteed entry onto your undergraduate course once you successfully complete your Foundation Year. This extra year of study can improve your academic skills, expand your subject knowledge, give you a better understanding of higher education and, perhaps most importantly of all, build your confidence. On the Keele Foundation Year, youll study on campus, joining our undergraduate community from the outset, with access to all the facilities and support that youd get as an undergraduate student at Keele.<br/><br/><strong>International Students</strong><br/><br/>For International Students, Foundation Years are delivered through our dedicated on-campus provider, Keele University International College. Applications for International Foundation Years are also handled by KUIC; please do not apply via UCAS as the University will not be able to process your application and you may still be charged the UCAS application fee. To find out more and to apply for an International Foundation Year, visit https://kuic.keele.ac.uk/<br/><br/><strong>Data Science</strong> <br/>Unlock the power of data and shape the future with our BSc in Data Science, designed and taught by leading researchers in the field. You will explore AI, machine learning and analytics in real world contexts, developing the skills to turn complex information into meaningful insights. Through practical projects and industry experience, you will build the sought after technical and problem-solving skills to innovate and make an impact across science, business and society.<br/><br/><strong>Why choose this course?</strong> <br/>• No prior programming experience required, build skills from the ground up <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Strong focus on AI, machine learning and real-world data applications <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Develop expertise in data visualisation and storytelling for real impact <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-informed course with guest lectures and careers support <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Gain real-world experience, from an industry-linked research project to an optional work placement <br/><br/><br/><br/>Our industry-informed Data Science BSc equips you with the skills to analyse complex data, uncover insights and communicate findings that shape decisions across a wide range of industries. You will build a strong foundation in maths, statistics and programming, before developing expertise in data analysis, machine learning and artificial intelligence, alongside data visualisation and communication skills. <br/><br/>The programme combines theory with practical experience using real datasets and tools used in industry. You will explore areas such as cloud computing, databases and advanced AI, and learn to design and implement data-led solutions. In your final year, you will complete an independent project, applying your knowledge to a practical problem and showcasing your creativity, technical expertise and ability to deliver impactful insights. <br/><br/><strong>About Keele</strong> <br/><br/>Keele University was established in 1949 by the former Vice-Chancellor of Oxford University. Founded to meet the needs of a changing world, Keele has always had a pioneering vision to be a different kind of university. <br/><br/>We excel in both teaching and research, with some of the most satisfied students in England, and research that is changing lives for the better at a regional, national and global level. <br/><br/>Our beautiful 600-acre campus is one of the biggest in Britain – but all the most important services and facilities are on your doorstep, with accommodation, teaching spaces, facilities including a medical centre, sports centre and pharmacy, and a range of shops, eateries and entertainment venues – including the Students’ Union – clustered around the centre.