Data Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Data Science BSc (Hons)
This programme provides a comprehensive training in the statistical basis of data science, along with a solid grounding in the computing skills and algorithmic
reasoning necessary for modern data analysis. As a graduate of the programme, you should be able to proceed directly to a post as a data scientist in industry, commerce or government. The skills you will acquire could also be applied to the founding or management of businesses relating to a broad set of data analytic services. The programme is also designed to provide you with a preparation for postgraduate study in stat...
This programme provides a comprehensive training in the statistical basis of data science, along with a solid grounding in the computing skills and algorithmic<br/>reasoning necessary for modern data analysis. As a graduate of the programme, you should be able to proceed directly to a post as a data scientist in industry, commerce or government. The skills you will acquire could also be applied to the founding or management of businesses relating to a broad set of data analytic services. The programme is also designed to provide you with a preparation for postgraduate study in statistics, machine learning and other specialised fields in applied data science. The programme allows considerable flexibility in terms of application areas through the availability of optional and elective modules across a range of disciplines. The department offers a friendly and supportive atmosphere, where small-group teaching and personal attention are available to all students. Teaching is enhanced by the varied research interests of our academic staff; from the foundations of the subject to applications in science, medicine, industry, economics and finance.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Main Site
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G303
Institution Code
U80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
Not Accepted
Access to HE Diploma
D:36,M:9
Pass in Access to HE Diploma, with a minimum of 36 credits at Distinction and 9 credits at Merit, all from Level 3 units. Please note, where subject specific requirements are stipulated at A level we may review your Access to HE syllabus to ensure you meet the subject specific requirements prior to a final decision being communicated.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
39
A score of 19 points in three higher level subjects including grade 7 in Mathematics, with no score lower than 5. The programme will accept either 'Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches' or 'Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation' at higher level. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DDD
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF - teaching from 2016) with Distinction, Distinction, Distinction to include Distinction in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A1,A,A at Advanced Highers (or A1,A at Advanced Higher and A,A,A at Higher), including A1 in Mathematics at Advanced Higher. Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics preferred.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
D2,D3,D3
Mathematics at D2 required. Further Mathematics is preferred. If you are studying both subjects then D2 can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics.
A level
A*,A,A
A* in Mathematics required. Further Mathematics preferred. If you are studying both then the A* can be in either subject. Other preferred subjects include Chemistry, Economics, Physics and Statistics. Contextual Offers: please visit the course webpage for further details about our Access UCL scheme.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Not Accepted
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Not Accepted
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £39,800 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |





















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