University of Sussex

Data Science (with an industrial placement year) BSc (Hons)

University of SussexOn campus - in person, United Kingdom

Course overview

Build in-demand data skills for a digital society that depends on them – from industry-standard software to real-world data analysis. Gain industry experience.

Key highlights

  • Develops in-demand data skills for a data-dependent digital society
  • Training in industry-standard software
  • Hands-on analysis of real-world data
  • Industrial placement year provides professional industry experience

Entry requirements

  • A-level: ABB — to include including grade B in Mathematics; A-levels must include Mathematics, see individual offers for grades needed
  • GCSE: 4/C — GCSEs: You should have a broad range of GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*-C), including good grades in relevant subjects.
  • Other qualification — Extended Project Qualification: We take the EPQ into account when considering your application and it can be useful in the summer when your results are released if you have narrowly missed the conditions of your offer. We do not routinely include the EPQ in the conditions of your offer but we sometimes offer alternative conditions that include the EPQ. If you wish to discuss this further please c…

Scholarships

  • Chancellor's International Scholarships

    £5,000 in the first year of full-time study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Gazelle Twin Scholarship for Women in Music Technology

    £500 each year of study. The opportunity to organise an annual student music event.

    Up to £500

  • Professor Colin Eaborn Chemistry Scholarship

    Up to £2,000 for BSc students, up to £3,000 for MChem students.

  • Sanctuary Scholarship (Undergraduate)

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Scientist
  • Data Analyst
  • Business Intelligence Analyst
  • Machine Learning Engineer
  • Statistician
  • Data Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £23,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Sussex, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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