London South Bank University

Computer Science (Data Engineering) BSc (Hons)

London South Bank UniversitySouthwark Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Build the pipelines that power innovation Shape the future with data. Data Engineering combines technology, logic, and creativity to turn raw information into powerful insights. On this course, you’ll design data pipelines, build hands-on experience with real-world projects, and explore the tools driving innovation in AI, healthcare, finance, and beyond.

You’ll graduate with in-demand skills that open doors to exciting careers across industries powered by Big Data. Meet the needs of the ever-growing tech market and become the kind of Computer Scientist employers are looking for. Study a curriculum that is always evolving, changing and adapting to keep up with advances in the industry, and build the advanced skills and practical, real-world experience employers demand.

Discover real-world learning with industry-standard tools in high-performance computer labs, equipped with Intel Core i7 and i9 machines, NVIDIA GPUs and 16GB-32GB RAM. You’ll get hands-on with industry tools and platforms, from SAS, Tableau, and Power BI to AWS, Red Hat OpenShift, Python, and R. You’ll develop skills in data mining, management, visualisation, cloud, virtualisation, and statistical modelling to tackle real-world challenges and build predictive insights.

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Key highlights

  • Design data pipelines through hands-on, real-world projects
  • High-performance labs with Intel Core i7/i9 machines and NVIDIA GPUs
  • Hands-on with SAS, Tableau, Power BI, AWS and Red Hat OpenShift
  • Programming and analysis using Python and R
  • Skills in data mining, visualisation, cloud, virtualisation and statistical modelling
  • Curriculum regularly updated to keep pace with industry advances

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — 112 UCAS points.
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Data Engineer
  • Big Data Engineer
  • Data Analyst
  • Cloud Data Engineer
  • Business Intelligence Developer
  • Machine Learning Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,880 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 London South Bank University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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