Data Science

Our industry-focused, practical BSc(Hons) Data Science degree will give you in-demand skills crucial in this growing field. Benefit from expert lecturers, strong industry links and a professional practice strand throughout your learning.

Why study a data science degree?
Combining expertise in data analytics, machine learning and artificial intelligence, data scientists play a crucial role in modern business, where data-driven decision making is increasingly essential.

Using statistical models to forecast trends and recommend actions, they help organisations unlock valuable insights that can drive competitive advantage and operational efficiency.

This rapidly growing field is predicted to account for at least a quarter of all digital jobs soon. The UK government has identified specialist data science as a significant skills gap, so graduates are in high demand.

Why UWE Bristol?
On our practical, industry-relevant BSc(Hons) Data Science degree, you'll learn from a team of experts who are active in research and are leading the data science landscape. Benefit from their expertise and authority in the field, as well as their professional connections within the renowned tech hub of Bristol.

Through their strong industry links, you'll have the chance to analyse case studies and real-world examples from employers. You'll also engage with live projects from real clients thanks to the professional strand that runs throughout the course.

Where can it take me?
Our data science course is accessible to those from diverse backgrounds. Even if you didn't take A Level Maths, your first year will get you up to speed and give you a strong foundation in statistics.

Focused on employability, the course will prepare you for specific career routes as a data analyst, data scientist or data engineer. You'll graduate with the professional skills to work in a diverse range of organisations, due to the demand of insight and behavioural data in today's working world.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.