Data Science BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Data Science BSc (Hons)
Data Science graduates are in growing demand across a wide range of sectors, including health, finance, business, public services, maritime, marine and environmental science. This degree provides graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in data science. You will gain competence across a broad range of key areas, including programming, data curation and processing, data privacy and ethics, data management, visualisation, analytics, and modelling.
Hands-on learning
Hands-on, industry-linked learning from day one – with practical m...
Data Science graduates are in growing demand across a wide range of sectors, including health, finance, business, public services, maritime, marine and environmental science. This degree provides graduates with industry-relevant knowledge and practical skills in data science. You will gain competence across a broad range of key areas, including programming, data curation and processing, data privacy and ethics, data management, visualisation, analytics, and modelling.<br/><br/><strong>Hands-on learning</strong><br/>Hands-on, industry-linked learning from day one – with practical modules, expert support, and a final showcase project aligned to global topics like AI and renewables.<br/><br/><strong>Strong industry connections</strong><br/>Employers shape the curriculum, attend showcases, offer placements and guide career prep. Past placements include Apple, Red Bull Racing and Schneider Electric.<br/><br/><strong>Cutting-edge facilities</strong><br/>Access specialist computer laboratories tailored for data science, software engineering and AI experimentation and high-performing computing resources.<br/><br/><strong>This course is for you if...</strong><br/>- youre interested in using data to solve real-world problems<br/><br/><br/>- you like to learn through experience, using cutting-edge tools in programming and big data<br/><br/><br/>- you have an analytical, problem-solving mindset<br/><br/><br/>- you are keen to boost your career prospects.<br/>
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
G403
Institution Code
P60
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
112
To preferably include a relevant technical subject, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Physics.
Scottish Higher
Considered in combination
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject (Computing, IT, Science, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
28
To preferably include a relevant technical subject, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Physics.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. This information enables us to process your application quickly and avoid delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, to preferably include a relevant technical subject, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Physics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
112 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 Advanced Highers, to preferably include a relevant technical subject, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Physics.
Extended Project
Considered in combination
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
112 UCAS points. If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. This information enables us to process your application quickly and avoid delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
A level
112 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A-levels, to preferably include a relevant technical subject, such as Computer Science, Mathematics, Statistics, Information Technology, or Physics.
T Level
M
Preferably in a science pathway. Can consider Digital Production, Design and Development, Digital Support Services
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
C
This would be accepted in combination of other level 3 qualifications
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