BSc Data Science and Analytics

The BSc Data Science and Analytics at the University of Portsmouth is a programme created to equip students with the skills to analyse and interpret large amounts of available data. Global businesses, social media companies, financial institutions, the healthcare sector and governments all depend on this data and those who analyse it to make informed and critical decisions at the highest level. This course is accredited by the British Computer Society (The Chartered Institute for IT).

Students will learn to use databases, systems and analytical tools, such as the Relational Model and Structured Query Language (SQL), to identify ideas and trends that benefit businesses. Students will discover how the same systems are used to identify patterns in medical data, to predict disease or recovery, or in the fight against climate change through analysing soil data or marine biology.  The teaching of this course involves lectures, seminars, practical classes and workshops, while assessment is through coursework, exams and individual or group project work.

The University of Portsmouth (UoP) is located in Portsmouth, England. It was established in 1870 and has been providing quality education. In 2022, UoP ranked as the 25th-largest higher education institution by student enrolments in the United Kingdom, with around 28,280 students enrolled in undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. 

The university has modern facilities such as labs and testing facilities, teaching and learning spaces, sport and fitness facilities, study resources and the Ravelin Sports Centre. UoP offers a conducive learning environment and adequate student support to ensure academic success.

The university has five faculties and offers programmes in several academic disciplines at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. These programmes are offered in fields such as engineering, business, medicine and the arts.

Applicants are to submit a personal statement explaining their interest in the course and any relevant experience. A reference from an academic or employer is required. A  CV can be uploaded to show any relevant work experience.

Grade Requirements:

• Applicants are required to have  112–120 UCAS tariff points from two or three  A levels or equivalent, which should include a relevant subject.
• Alternatively, A Levels - BBB-BBC, which should include a relevant subject such as mathematics, are accepted.

English Proficiency:

• Applicants who do not speak English as their first language should have an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
• Alternatively, other tests such as PTE or TOEFL are also accepted.

The tuition fee for this programme is £19,200 per year (2025 entry) for international students. Fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

The University of Portsmouth offers scholarships to international students to reduce their tuition costs. The Chancellor’s Global Academic Merit Scholarship offers a £5,000 reduction in fees, and the Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship offers a £2,500 fee reduction applied to the first year of study. Other scholarships are awarded by the university when students meet the eligibility requirements.

Graduates of this course may pursue careers as:

• Data Analyst
• Data Scientist
• Systems Developer
• Systems Analyst
• Information/Data Architect

Interested applicants can apply for the course through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). For guidance, contact AHZ's trained counsellors.