Course summary

Data Science Data science combines powerful computing technology, sophisticated statistical methods, and expert subject knowledge to analyse and gain practical insights from huge amounts of data produced by modern societies. Our specialist BSc Data Science programme combines the expertise of internationally renowned statisticians and mathematicians from the School of Mathematics, Statistics and Actuarial Science and computer scientists and machine learners from the School of Computing to ensure that you develop the expertise and quantitative skills required for a successful future career in the field. You spend a year in industry between your second and final year, giving you invaluable work experience. You earn a salary and there may be the possibility of a job with the same company after graduation. Your Future You graduate with a solid grounding in the fundamentals of data science and a range of professional skills, including:

• programming

• modelling

• design

• think critically

• communicate your ideas and opinions

• analyse situations and troubleshoot problems

• work independently or as part of a team