University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Data scientists extract valuable insights from big sets of data across many different industries, helping organisations to make informed decisions and gain a competitive advantage. Our Data Science degree will equip you with the statistical and computer science skills you need for a career in this innovative, growing industry. You’ll learn statistics, machine learning, computing, databases and maths and develop technical expertise using specialist software. Individual projects, teamwork and communicating your ideas help you gain professional skills important in the workplace. Why choose Brighton?
- Developed with industry partners with your career in mind.
- Opportunity to take the SAS programming certification exam, highly sought after by employers.
- Option of a paid placement year to build your confidence and gain valuable work and networking experience. Summer internships are also available.
- Specialist software used in industry including SAS, R, SGL, Python and platforms such as AWS.
- Opportunity to work with industry partners on your final year project.
- Staff are active researchers, bringing opportunities to get involved in research projects.
- Based in one of the most important cities in the UK for digital technology businesses offering networking and career opportunities.
Modules
Year 1 Managing Systems and Operations Introduction to Data Analysis with SAS Computing Technologies Fundamentals of Programming Mathematical Foundations Introduction to Statistics Year 2 Linear Algebra and Further Calculus Database Management Systems Programming for Data Science Applied Machine Learning Applied Statistical Modelling Communicating Data Final year Data Science Project Options* Advanced Artificial Intelligence Data Mining Time Series and Forecasting Models Advanced Statistical Modelling Natural Language Understanding Medical Statistics for Data Science *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
T Level - M
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.brighton.ac.uk/courses/study/data-science-bsc-hons.aspx
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 or above overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component. |
Our courses are taught and assessed in English. The UK Visa and Immigration Authority and the university will need you to meet their English language requirements for your chosen course in order to be granted a student visa.
English qualifications that we accept.
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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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 | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT