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Course summary

Data is recognised as a key asset in any organisation and a means by which to gain information, insight and understanding. As part of this course, you’ll:

  • Study data analysis techniques
  • Learn how to apply your knowledge to investigate social issues, such as crime connections and business insight
  • Cover key themes from data management and data analytics such as machine learning, to statistics and programming
  • Gain an in-depth understanding of core data analysis techniques informed by a deeper knowledge of data principles and practical considerations
  • Use open source data and tools such as python and SQL, tableau and KNIME
  • Learn how to identify data to inform your investigation, ensure quality results, select appropriate analysis techniques for the task and choose methods to convey the message
  • Understand the importance of ethics and data governance in your approach to data science

Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

  • Fundamentals of Computer Science
  • Statistics in Practice
  • Introduction to Data Analytics
  • Fundamentals of Programming
  • Fundamentals of Databases
  • Maths for Data Science
Year 2 Core Modules:
  • Database Systems
  • Applied Data Analytics & Visualisations
  • Machine Learning Techniques
  • Programming for Data Science
  • Information Analysis
  • Team Project
Year 3 Core Modules:
  • Production Project
In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.


How to apply

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please visit our online prospectus for detailed Clearing entry criteria https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/clearing


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £14000 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
International £14000 Year 1

Additional fee information

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Data Science at Leeds Beckett University - UCAS