BSc (Hons) Data Science and AI at Arden University

Programme overview

On the BSc (Hons) Data Science and AI you’ll develop the technical and analytical skills you need to turn data into useful insights and support better decision-making. Developed with Google Cloud, this programme combines Google's technical expertise with Arden's academic experience. You will build strong foundations in data science alongside practical AI skills, learning how AI works and how to use it effectively in your studies and future career. The course is subject to validation. Study locations: Birmingham, Leeds, London (Ealing, Holborn and Stratford), Manchester, Newcastle, Nottingham, Online.

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online) | Study mode: full-time, part-time, online | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Level 4: Programming for Digital Professionals, Networking, Data Foundations, Professional Digital Practice. Level 5: Applied Professional Skills (Automated Workflows), Advanced Programming, Information Security (InfoSec/GRAC), UX/UI Design (HCI), Database Systems and SQL, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Applied Data Intelligence. Level 6: AI / LLMs, Machine Learning / Deep Learning, Capstone Project, Secure System Design, Tech Entrepreneurship for Sustainability, App Development, Big Data Computing

Career pathways

The degree will give you the technical skills to help organisations make better use of their data. Roles graduates may consider include Data Analyst, Data Engineer, Database Administrator, Data Scientist, Business Intelligence Analyst, Data Governance Specialist, Cloud Data Engineer, AI Engineer, Machine Learning Engineer, Information Security Analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To be able to study this course, we need to see that you have: Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent, plus passes at grade C or above in three subjects at GCSE level or equivalent We’re happy to consider an application from you if you can show us that you have the motivation and at least two years of work relevant experience to study this degree. We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course, along with references and evidence of your previous work experience. If you don’t meet the entry requirements an additional Foundation Year might be right for you: A minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 completed within the last 3 years, or equivalent. Applicants may be considered based on a minimum of 2 years of appropriate professional work experience evidenced with a CV and Reference if they do not meet the qualification requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in any element); or TOEFL iBT 80; or equivalent We’ll ask you for a personal statement that demonstrates your ability to study the course. We may also want references and evidence…

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,525 a year. Fee per year, UK campus (blended learning), UK (England) students; standard fee before any offers or scholarships. Source

International applicants: GBP 5,500 a year. Fee per level (Levels 4/5/6 each charged at this amount), online learning, international students (fee shown for applicants from Ghana; Arden sets online fees by country); part-time online students may take more than one year per level. Source

Duration: Full-time: 3 years (Blended); Part-time: 3 years+ (Online)

Apply through the official page: https://arden.ac.uk/studying-with-us/how-to-apply

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