Data Science with a Year in Industry BSc (Hons)

**Apply powerful computing technology to real-world data science.**<br/><br/>Data Science at Kent combines the expertise of internationally-renowned statisticians, mathematicians and computer scientists to give you the skills and knowledge to excel in a well-paid career. <br/><br/>**Reasons to study BSc (Hons) Data Science at Kent**<br/><br/><br/>* You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practice the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary <br/><br/><br/>* Learn to code in languages like R and Python, which are widely used in industry <br/><br/><br/>* Spend time in our dedicated makerspace, The Shed. You’ll have access to development equipment like Oculus Rift and Raspberry Pi and much more! <br/><br/><br/>* Graduates have gone on to careers at leading companies such as BAE Systems, Cisco and IBM <br/><br/><br/>* You’ll benefit from free membership of the Kent Maths Society and Invicta Actuarial Society <br/><br/><br/>**Course details**<br/><br/>**First and second years:** You’ll gain the skills that will lay the foundation for the rest of your studies including modules in statistics, mathematics, computer science and artificial intelligence. <br/>**Third year:** You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules, so you can focus in areas that you want to explore in more depth for your chosen career path. <br/>**Year in Industry:** This will take place between your second and third year. Students have previously worked in leading companies such as Travelers, Bank of England and Lloyds. <br/><br/>Head over to our website for more details.

It's time to unlock your potential, at the University of Kent. Discover outstanding teaching, stunning campus spaces and a warm community at this top 50 UK university (Times Higher Education (THE) rankings based on REF 2021). <br/><br/>At Kent you’ll be part of the exciting Kent university landscape. This includes on-campus nightclubs, bars, restaurants, high-end sports facilities and even a student cinema! You can enjoy your lunch on Kent's green campus, visit historical sights nearby in Canterbury or Rochester, or head to the beach. You’ll also be a short bus journey from scenic beaches, and a train ride from Central London!<br/><br/>Kent offers a range choice of accommodation options to suit all budgets. You’ll be supported with discounts on transport, meals and other cost-of-living initiatives. All first-year students also get free gym and sports memberships!<br/><br/>Interested? Why not come and see Kent for yourself, on a Clearing campus tour. <br/><br/>Apply to Kent this Clearing and start building your future.