Data Science BSc (Hons)

**You can be at the forefront of the next big advance in computing with our three-year degree in Data Science.** <br/><br/>The world runs on data. From e-commerce to healthcare and finance, data scientists make sense of vast quantities of information, pioneering new products and life-saving drugs, and helping organizations to work smarter.<br/><br/>Data science will transform the next decade - changing businesses, the economy, and how we live our lives. It will continue to be one of the most in-demand career paths for trained professionals. And you can be part of it. <br/><br/>It’s ground-breaking stuff. And it starts here at Northumbria University.<br/><br/>What will I study on the BSc in Data Science?<br/><br/>Starting with computer science essentials in your first year, you’ll become an expert in Big Data, data mining and data visualisation by the time you graduate. Not to mention an understanding of the fundamentals of AI.<br/><br/>Will I get professional experience on the BSc in Data Science?<br/><br/>You’ll have plenty of chances to practice your skills too. You’ll take part in a business consultancy project in your second year, delivering a data science project for a real-life company. This can be here in Newcastle or at our partner campus in London. <br/><br/>Plus you can opt for an optional year in industry or studying abroad.