BSc Data Science

The BSc Data Science at Coventry University is a 3-year undergraduate course that teaches students how to use data to solve real-world problems. It combines math, statistics, and computer science to help students understand and work with large amounts of information. Students learn how to collect, clean, analyse, and make sense of data. They also learn how to build models and make decisions using tools like Python, R, and SQL. 

This course is ideal for people who enjoy numbers, patterns, and using data to help businesses, health systems, or governments make smart choices. It helps students develop strong technical skills and gives them the chance to work on real projects, making them ready for the workplace or further study. Students can also choose to do a placement year between Year 2 and Year 3. During this time, they work for a company and gain real job experience.

Students learn through a mix of lectures and tutorials, computer lab sessions, hands-on data projects, and group work, while assessment is based on coursework, programming assignments, group projects, presentations, and exams. In the final year, each student completes a major project based on a real-world data science problem.

Coventry University is based in Coventry, UK, and is known for helping students get ready for real careers. The university has strong links with companies and offers practical learning, modern labs, and expert teaching.

The campus is busy and friendly, with students from many countries. There are sports, clubs, and events that help students make friends and enjoy university life.

Coventry’s computing department is known for teaching the latest skills and offering real job opportunities, including internships and placements.

To apply for the BSc Data Science at Coventry University, students must meet the following:

Grade Requirements:

• A-Levels: Usually BBC or above, with maths preferred
  
• BTEC: Extended Diploma with good grades in Computing, IT, or Science
  
• International Students: WAEC, NECO, IB, and other qualifications are accepted. A background in math or computing is required.

English Proficiency:

• If English is not your first language, you must show proof of English skills. Coventry University accepts an IELTS 6.0 with no section below 5.5.

For the 2025/26 academic year, the annual tuition fee to study BSc Data Science at Coventry University is £19,850 for international students per year. 

If students choose to take a placement year, that year has a lower fee. Other costs may include books, printing, or software. But most tools and software are provided for free.

Every year, Coventry University offers scholarships to help support international students. One of which is the Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship. All the Coventry University and Coventry University London international students (excluding EU) can save up to £4,000 off their 3-year bachelor's degree course tuition fee starting in September 2025 with the Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship. The International Pathways Programme (IPP) and Coventry University Online courses are excluded from the list of eligible programmes for this award.

After graduating with a BSc in Data Science from Coventry University, students are ready for many careers in tech and data. Some job roles include:

• Data Analyst
  
• Data Scientist
  
• Business Intelligence Analyst
  
• Machine Learning Engineer
  
• Data Engineer
  
• AI Developer

To apply for the Coventry University BSc Data Science, international applicants can apply through the Coventry University website. If you need help with the application, you can get in touch with our counsellors for detailed guidance.