18Jan
UndergraduateBuckinghamshire New University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Do you want to learn how to work with data and use it to make decisions? Looking for a degree with opportunities to work on real-life scenarios, business challenges and career-relevant problems? BSc (Hons) Data Science teaches you the skills and knowledge to collect, store, analyse, and present data for different purposes and industries. It gives you the opportunity to learn from knowledgeable academics and industry experts. In the Foundation Year of this four-year course, you’ll build essential academic study skills. This year will help you gain confidence in your abilities. You’ll also identify your strengths and areas for development. Together, these will prepare you for progression to the undergraduate degree. Why study this subject? With the modern world increasingly reliant on data-driven decision-making a degree in data science open doors to diverse career opportunities. BSc (Hons) Data Science provides you with in-depth knowledge of statistics, programming languages, and data handling. Equipping you with skills that are in high demand makes you well-positioned to enter the competitive job market. Data Science is at the forefront of current technological advancements, offering a dynamic and intellectually stimulating career, where you can contribute your skills and make an impact. With great emphasis on developing your employability skills, Data Science provides you with the competence and confidence to pursue and succeed in these roles Why study at Buckinghamshire New University? At BNU, we always provide our students with opportunities to work on real-life scenarios, business challenges and work-relevant problems whenever we can which is why your experience as a student with us will be so unique. What facilities can I use? Our computing facilities are regularly upgraded so that you have access to the right hardware, software and technology, to succeed in your studies and to prepare you for employment. What will I study? The BSc(Hons) Data Science course teaches you how to work with data in a variety of different ways. You will learn how to collect, store, analyse, and present data for different purposes and industries. You will also learn how to use different tools and software to handle data. This degree will help you acquire a range of transferable skills that are essential for academic and professional success, such as curiosity, critical thinking, adaptability, and research skills. You will also learn how to solve problems and find insights from data. You will learn elements of data visualisation, storytelling and its ethical use, as well as data automation with AI. This will help you understand the role that data-based computing can have in a range of business and industry contexts. The course gives a balance of theory and practice, with opportunities to apply your knowledge to real or simulated projects and scenarios. You will focus on technical data analysis applications and services for industries that require expertise in data-focused computing sectors, using database development technologies. What are my career prospects? Employability is at the heart of this degree, with the curriculum strongly influenced by, and based upon, industry expectations of the skills, attributes and competencies needed for university graduates to pursue rewarding careers in different roles and sectors. With a data science degree, you could work across a broad range of areas, such as:
- Ecommerce
- Finance
- Government
- Healthcare
- Information technology
- Scientific research.
- Applications Architect
- Data Architect
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Enterprise Architect
- Infrastructure Architect Machine
- Learning Engineer
- Machine Learning Scientist.
Modules
Year one Preparing for Success: Knowledge and Creativity Preparing for Success: Self Development and Responsibility Inquiry Based Learning Digital Media Computing Essentials Year two Computer Architectures Programming Concepts Database Design Web Development Networking Application Programming Data Warehousing Digital Technologies and Professional Practice Year three Web Applications Big Data Information Security Business Intelligence Data Presentation and Visualisation Statistical Methods Software Engineering Intro to Intelligent Systems (Team Project) Year four Project Data Science (optional) Database Development Knowledge-Based Systems in A.I. Cloud Computing (optional) Legal Aspects of IT Database Technologies (optional) Learning Machines and Intelligent Agents (optional) Network Security (optional)
Assessment method
A variety of approaches, and good use of the latest technology, will be blended together to engage students in learning in class and beyond, and to encourage full student participation. Lectures, tutorials, seminars and practical sessions will all be appropriately utilised, with a gradual progression from formal teaching towards more student-centred and independent learning, through the levels of the programme. Your course will be fully supported by the University’s Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), a digitally based platform that offers many features and resources to support and enhance your learning experience. Different strategies will be adopted to provide real-world contextualisation and engagement, for example, guest lecturers, live briefs, work-related projects and external visits. Work and activities within the modules, including the formal assessments, will have a strong focus on real world scenarios. There'll be a variety of assessments across your course, in part to give you exposure to the variety of situations you'll face in your professional life, but also to direct and focus your learning of many interesting, and career-relevant, topics. Assessments are then designed to help you learn and apply relevant knowledge, concepts and skills whilst developing those competencies and characteristics needed to be successful in education and employment. You'll complete different types of coursework like written assignments, practical exercises, presentations and other individual or group tasks alongside some tests or exams. The Project in your final year represents a major piece of independent research focused on some significant problem, which can be linked to some current business challenge or an idea that will support your own career aspirations. Formal and informal feedback on your work will be regularly provided to support and direct your learning and development.. Course assignments reflect real-life problems because we believe that’s the best way to learn – and it’s more fun! We also encourage you to gain work experience whilst studying and actively look for clients for your project work, which provide you with the opportunity to develop your skills in a work-base setting.
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
- Course code:
- DSC4
- Institution code:
- B94
- Campus name:
- High Wycombe Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
International applicants
Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 - 56 points
A level - EE - CD
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks/general-entry-requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent. |
If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.
BNU English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to:
- Text books and supplementary reading materials
- Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses
- Field trips, placements, or external activities
- Printing, photocopying, and binding
- Accommodation, travel, and living expenses
Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies.
For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding
Sponsorship information
There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.
Provider information
Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road
High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ