Data Science (including foundation year) BSc

**Why study this course**<br/>Our Data Science (including foundation year) BSc route is the perfect opportunity for you to meet the necessary entry requirements to go on to join our traditional three-year degree course. Once you have completed the foundation year for this course, youll join the students from our Data Science BSc and begin your three-year undergraduate study. This means that youll graduate with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.<br/><br/>**More about this course**<br/>This foundation year will put you well on the way to a career in the fascinating field of data science. Your modules will cover mathematics, programming, an introduction to cyber security and more, leaving you ready to begin undergraduate study. <br/><br/>Our Data Science bachelor’s course offers a comprehensive introduction to the most important areas of the discipline, including data programming, statistical modelling, business intelligence, machine learning and data visualisation.<br/><br/>Designed by academics from both Mathematics and Applied Computing backgrounds, this course is made up of fine-tuned modules which are designed with your future in mind. The course will foster your learning development using a range of tools and big data platforms, allowing you to continue to specialise in data engineering, analytics, big data visualisation, statistical modelling and machine learning.<br/><br/>The specialist nature of this course will allow you to explore and experience advanced techniques in data science and data analytics. You’ll acquire practical skills, often first-hand from an external organisation, which will prepare you for your future as a data scientist.