BSc (Hons) Data Science
University of PlymouthPlymouth, United Kingdom
Course overview
This Data Science degree equips you to turn complex data into insight and informed decisions. Build strong foundations in maths and computing and gain expertise in AI, machine learning, statistics and big data.
Key highlights
- Turns complex data into insight for informed decision-making
- Strong foundations in both mathematics and computing
- Builds expertise in AI and machine learning
- Covers statistics and big data techniques
- Optional placement year available
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Our typical offer 112 UCAS points You may be eligible for a contextual offer Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff .
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- BTEC: DMM — preferably studying a technical subject such as Compute
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; in a relevant subject (Computing, IT, Science, Engineering) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit/Distinction
- International Baccalaureate: 28 — overall preferably studying a techni
- T-level: Merit — to Distinction depending on the M
Scholarships
Early Payment Discount
In addition to any scholarship students may be eligible for, we are offering students a £500 discount off the first year’s tuition fees.
Up to £500International Undergraduate Welcome to Plymouth Scholarship
Students will receive £4,000 off tuition fees in their first year of study, £1,000 off tuition fees in the second year and £1,000 off in the final year of study
Careers this course leads to
- Data Scientist
- Data Analyst
- Machine Learning Engineer
- Business Intelligence Analyst
- Statistician
- Data Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £19,200 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 Plymouth, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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