Course Overview - Data Science with a Year in Industry
**Apply powerful computing technology to real-world data science.**
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.
**Reasons to study BSc (Hons) Data Science at Kent**
* You’ll get to work in real-life, business critical roles, putting into practice the skills you have gained whilst earning a salary
* Learn to code in languages like R and Python, which are widely used in industry
**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.