Course summary
Course information Dealing with data is one of the biggest challenges that society faces – but it also offers huge opportunities. From autonomous vehicles to medical systems, data science and AI is penetrating nearly every industry. And with the demand for AI skills and data science continuing to grow, now is perfect time to study this area and set yourself up for a successful career. KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE: EMPLOYABILITY: Be a graduate that’s sought after by an industry offering attractive salaries and significant progression right from the start of your career WORKING WITH INDUSTRY: Take advantage of our connections with employers on work placements and projects NO EXAMS!: We’ll assess you via other methods throughout your degree instead OPTIONAL PLACEMENT YEAR: Gain valuable experience in industry by taking an optional placement year between years two and three FLEXIBILITY: Benefit from the option to transfer to another degree in our Computing portfolio after your first year HOW YOU’LL LEARN You’ll learn in a variety of ways – lectures, seminars and tutorials will give you the opportunity to develop understanding. Practical sessions will give you the chance to develop your skills in both equipment use and the evaluation of experimental procedures and data. In your third year you’ll take an Individual Project module where you’ll be encouraged to use and apply research and innovation tools and approached in a practical context. Team working will also allow you to develop interpersonal and communication skills – an important skill for the workplace. YOUR CAREER Data Science jobs are becoming increasingly in demand across all sectors including engineering, technology, society, commerce and healthcare. You could move into roles such as:
- Data scientist
- Data analyst
- Data engineer
- Data architect
- Machine learning engineer
- Business intelligence engineer
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I202
- Institution code:
- D39
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 128 points
A level - ABB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 24 credits P: 6 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
English language requirements
IELTS overall score at a minimum of 6.0; with at least IELTS 5.5 in each band (Reading, Listening, Speaking, Writing) or another Secure English Language Test(SELT)at CEFR level B2 or above.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
EU | £16900 | Year 1 |
International | £16900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Derby
Kedleston Road
Derby
DE22 1GB